The AAA and AAAA playoffs began Thursday as Winnipeg high school football players compete for the city’s biggest trophies.

There were four quarterfinal games in AAA, starting with the Fort Frances Muskies beating the Portage Trojans 38-16.

The Tec Voc Hornets cruised their way to a 30-7 victory over the St. Norbert Celtics.

The John Taylor Pipers tamed the Beaver Brae Broncos 19-10.

Finally, the Dryden Eagles continued to fly high after posting a 15-7 victory over the Churchill Bulldogs.

Moving up to AAAA, there were two ANAVETS quarterfinal games: the St. Paul Crusaders cruised their way to a 35-3 victory over the Springfield Sabres. Meanwhile, the Grant Park Pirates defeated the Elmwood Giants 42-6.

In the Bramewell semi-final, the Kildonan East Reivers slipped past the River East Kodiaks 20-18.

In the Gustafson semifinals, the Miles Mac Buckeyes defeated the Garden City Gophers 26-8.

Six matches will close the week on Friday.