HIGH SCHOOL: Volleyball set to begin Sept. 7

Floyd Central is set to open defense of its 15th Region volleyball championship when area schools return to action on Sept. 7.

The Lady Jaguars will open at Betsy Layne on Sept. 8.

Floyd Central was 30-8 one year ago, beating Pike County Central in the finals at East Ridge.

Here is a look at the opening matches for the week of Sept. 7:

Monday, Sept. 7

Lawrence County at Johnson Central

Tuesday, Sept. 8

Floyd Central at Betsy Layne

Pikeville at East Ridge

Martin County at Johnson Central

Breathitt County at Letcher Central

Wednesday, Sept. 9

Belfry at Betsy Layne

Martin County at Tug Valley

Thursday, Sept. 10

Jenkins at East Ridge

Betsy Layne at Martin County

Shelby Valley at Paintsville

Mingo Central at Phelps

Magoffin County at Piarist School

Belfry at Pike County Central

Friday, Sept. 11

No matches

Saturday, Sept. 12

Paintsville vs. TBA, Lady Lions Invitational at Boyd County.