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The high school football playoffs are (gasp!) four weeks away, which means crunch time is here. But today, we're not interested in wins and losses. The Star selected its five favorite helmets from Southern Arizona teams based on looks alone. Check them out and then vote online for the one you like best. We'll unveil the winner Oct. 19.

– Tyler Hansen, Arizona Daily Star

School opened: 1948

Helmet debuted: 2006

Looks Like: University of Tulsa

The history: Until Tigers coach Willie Dudley switched to this sleek design last year, the team's previous helmet was a bland blue color with a block 'M' inside a yellow paw.

DISTINCTIVENESS: Most helmets have a black faceguard, or one that matches the base color. The contrast here between blue and gold adds to the helmet's sharp look.

School opened: 1956

Helmet debuted: 2005

Looks Like: Nobody else

The history: Sunnyside's logo in years past was a replica of Arizona State's Sparky the Sun Devil. Then ASU's trademark and licensing office — after spotting the likeness at a Sunnyside game in Tempe — told the Blue Devils it had to go. ASU offered to pay for a new design.

DISTINCTIVENESS: The logo now has nothing to do with Arizona State.

School opened: 1908

Helmet debuted: 2007

Looks Like: Jacksonville Jaguars original prototype

The history: Douglas coach John Necas came across the logo while flipping through a decal catalog in the off-season. "We always had the gold stripe, and then we saw this high-definition logo, and we said, 'This'll look pretty neat.' "

DISTINCTIVENESS: Throughout the black paint are gold speckles that shine in light.

School opened: 1963

Helmet debuted: 2000

Looks Like: USC

The history: After CDO went 0-10 in 1999, first-year coach Pat Nugent did more than just makeover the team on the field. He implemented the first green helmets in school history after years with an all-gold Notre Dame look. The Dorados are 55-27 since then. It's gotta be the helmet.

DISTINCTIVENESS: The dorado logo is as cool and original as they come.

School opened: 1956

Helmet debuted: 2004

Looks Like: Tennessee Titans

The history: Former UA football player Scott McKee became Pueblo's coach in 2004 and swapped an all-blue helmet for this one, which is the Titans logo with a 'P' instead of a 'T.'

DISTINCTIVENESS: A warning sticker on the back wards against brain and neck injuries and reads: "To avoid these risks, do not engage in the sport of football."