The 2026 Indiana high school football playoffs are officially underway, and the first Friday night of the postseason produced everything from one-point thrillers to some staggering offensive performances.

Classes 1A through 4A played the opening round of sectional action Friday, Oct. 23, while Classes 5A and 6A each had a play-in game ahead of the full sectional semifinal round on Oct. 30.

Among the eye-catching performances, Bedford North Lawrence erupted for 74 points, Northview scored 77, Eastern Hancock put up 77 and Salem reached 80. Knightstown topped them all with an 84-point performance in Class 1A.

There were plenty of nail-biters, too.…