East Bladen qualified for the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A volleyball playoffs that were announced Sunday. West Bladen just missed on a bid for the 2A playoffs. The Knights finished 9-11 overall and third in the Southeastern Athletic Conference with a 5-5 record. West Bladen had a 0.44966 Rating Percentage Index (RPI), which was 33rd among 2A East schools. The top 32 teams qualified for the playoffs.