La Mirada~The CIF-SS high school playoffs begin this week with contests scheduled to take place at La Mirada High.

Tonight, boys basketball, led by third year head coach Bryce Jones, will take on La Puente after earning a first round home game.

The Mats are competing in Division 3-AA as a number five seed.

The Matadores (18-9, 10-2) finished in second place in the Suburban League, its only league losses coming at the hands of first place Mayfair.

The Warriors (13-12, 10-4) finished in third place in the Montview League. Game time is 7:00

Thursday, La Mirada boys soccer earned a first round home game and are competing in Division 4. They host Bishop Amat beginning at 3 p.m.

Friday, La Mirada girls soccer competes in Division 4 as the number one seed after finishing 12-0 in the Suburban League. They will host the winner of today's Don Lugo/Saddleback contest. Fridays game at La Mirada High starts at 5 p.m.