Carlsbad High School’s No. 7 Cavemen host No. 10 Hobbs in the opening round of the 6A state football playoffs Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. Carlsbad enters 7-3 after edging Hobbs 41-40 in the regular-season finale, while seeking revenge for last year’s quarterfinal loss. The winner advances to face undefeated Volcano Vista.