Baylor is bringing home hardware from the TSSAA volleyball state tournament once again.
Even if it’s not quite the type the Lady Red Raiders wanted.
For the ninth time in program history, Baylor finished as state runner-up, with the Lady Red Raiders getting swept by Lipscomb Academy, 25-14, 25-23, 25-18, in Thursday afternoon’s Division II-AA final at Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro.
Since winning its fourth and most recent title in 2017, Baylor has proceeded to finish second in the state in 2018, 2020, 2022 and now 2024. Coach Sarah Lail’s program has finished second in its classification every other year since 2016.
“This was a fantastic season led by an amazing group of seniors who truly left their legacy on our program,” Lail said. “I told our team today doesn’t define our season. What we need to remember are the good times and friendships we have formed that will last forever. They have been one of the best Baylor volleyball teams to take the court, and I was blessed and honored to coach them.”