High school football teams from the Gardner area began their quest for a state championship as the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) playoffs got underway on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Multiple local squads took the field in the opening round of the postseason tournament, with games scheduled across the region.
The MIAA playoffs determine state champions in several divisions, and Gardner-area programs have a history of competitive runs in the tournament.
