The Minden Lady Tiders and North Webster Lady Knights hit the road Thursday in the first round of the LHSAA playoffs.
Minden (14-11), the No. 24 seed, travels to Opelousas to face No. 8 Northwest (20-6) I. A non-select Division III first-round game at 6 p.m.
North Webster (14-13), the is No. 17 seed, travels to Moreauville to play No. 16 Avoyelles (10-15) a non-select Division III first round game at 6.
Minden was the No. 18 seed last year and fell to No. 15 Leesville in the first round.
Brooklyn Jefferson has been a double-double machine for the Lady Tiders this season. Travesti Byrd and Shelby Glenn have also helped carry the scoring load.
North Webster reached the second round last season as the No. 16 seed. The Lady Knights lost to No. 1 seed and eventual champion Rosepine.
Nazaria Caldwell has been a scoring leader this season. Shakyra Hawkins has also been a key contributor.