JONESVILLE — Depending on who you ask, Block High School’s record is either 6-5 or 8-3 this season.

On the field, Block is 8-3, but officially, the Bears are 6-5 due to having to forfeit two games because of an ineligible player.

However, only one record matters to Bears head coach Benny Vault Jr.: 1-0, Block’s record in the postseason after last week’s 20-14 win over Southern Lab last Friday.

“The kids came out and played hard,” Vault said. “Hopefully that will carry over into this Friday.”

Friday will mark regional play in the Class 1A state playoffs. Block is set to host West St. John High School at 7 that evening.

“They’re a fast team,” Vault said. “They have a big quarterback with a big arm who’s very accurate. They’re not very big, but they can run well. They like to spread you out and use a lot of misdirection.”

Although West St. John usually runs a 4-3 as its base defense, Vault said he doesn’t expect to see that Friday night.

“We don’t ever see the defenses we look at on film. We’re a Double Wing team (on offense), so you’ll sometimes see teams stack nine in the box.”

Vault said the two main keys to the game would be his offense not turning the ball over, and his defense putting pressure on West St. John’s quarterback.

“Quarterback pressure will probably be the determining factor,” Vault said. “(Their quarterback is) not a real big scrambler, but he makes good, accurate throws. In the three films I’ve seen he’s been a real key to their victories.”

Defense and special teams have been the focal point for practices this week, Vault said.

“We’re working on different coverages and trying to make sure our kids understand what’s being asked of them, so they don’t have to think as much and just play.”

For a coach that’s trying to build a solid football program, the more playoff victories, the better things are for the school.

“Our goal at the beginning of the season was to win the state championship,” Vault said. “We’re trying to grow our program and keep the kids interested. The further we can advance, the better it is for our program. We want to be respected in the state of Louisiana.”