Three area volleyball teams begin their quest for state titles today at the SCISA State Championships in Myrtle Beach.
The double-elimination tournament gets underway at noon Friday and continues through Saturday.
In the Class 2A bracket, Hilton Head Christian Academy earned a No. 1 seed in its pod and will face Carolina Academy at noon. The Eagles will play again at 3:30 p.m. against either Pee Dee Academy or Oakbrook Prep.
On the other side of the Class 2A bracket, Hilton Head Prep is a No. 2 seed and will face Northside Christian at noon and either Spartanburg Christian or Marlboro Academy at 3:30 p.m.
In the Class 1A bracket, defending champion Beaufort Academy is a No. 2 seed and takes on Holly Hill Academy at 1:30 p.m. The Eagles will play either Laurens Academy or Conway Christian in their second match at 3:30 p.m. (elimination game) or 5 p.m. (winner’s bracket).