When Wetumpka takes centerstage for its first round playoff matchup Thursday night, the Indians will face one of the state’s best defenses in the Helena Huskies.

Helena plays host to Wetumpka in the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs. The Huskies (8-2) finished as the No. 2 seed in Region 3 after their undefeated season came to an end to Benjamin Russell in their final region game.