The 14th Region champions, Knott County Central Lady Patriots, opened play in the Volleyball State Tournament last night in Hindman.
The Lady Patriots took care of 16th region winner, Ashland Blazer, 3-1 in the opening round.
The Knott Central team will advance to the state volleyball quarterfinals Friday night at George Rogers Clark HS in Winchester.
They will play Notre Dame High School at 7:30pm.
The volleyball state semifinals and championship game will be played Saturday at GRC in Winchester.