The Avery Lady Vikings will host the opening round of the NCHSAA 1A West state basketball playoffs on Monday night. The Lady Braves of Cherokee will roll into Viking Gym for a 7 p.m. tipoff.
Avery (17-7) hopes to build on the momentum of their thrilling overtime victory over Mitchell in the finals of the Western Highlands Conference Tournament. Cherokee (11-14) enters the tournament with a wild card berth. The winner of Monday's contest will play the winner of the Swain County/Nantahala contest. Avery will host Wednesday's contest with a win over Cherokee.
