CLAFLIN, Kan. – The Victoria Knights have advanced to sub-state after a runner-up finish at the 1A regional volleyball tournament in Claflin Tuesday.

The Knights beat La Crosse 25-9, 25-6 in the first round then beat Otis-Bison in the semifinals before losing to the host Central Plains Oilers in the finals.

Both the Knights and Oilers advance to Saturday’s Ransom-Western Plains Sub-State.