The Cedar Ridge volleyball team easily defeated Union Pines in the opening round of the 3A State Playoffs at Red Wolves Gymnasium on Tuesday night. Sophomore Cameron Lanier finished with seven kills, two aces, five blocks and two digs. Cedar Ridge improved to 9-0 after winning its first nonconference game of the season. In an abbreviated season, Lanier has compiled an impressive stat line of 60 kills, a team-high 19 blocks and ten aces. Lanier is one of three sophomore starters, along with Cameron Lloyd and Julie Altieri, who have helped Cedar Ridge win the Big 8 Championship for the first time since 2015. On Thursday night, Cedar Ridge will travel to Greenville to face D.H. Conley in the round of 16 in the 3A State Playoffs.