Signal Mountain will be making its fourth consecutive trip to the TSSAA Class AA volleyball state tournament after defeating Hixson 3-0 at Signal Mountain in one of Thursday’s state sectionals.
Red Bank’s Lady Lions also are advancing to the Class AA state event after defeating visiting Upperman 3-2.
The state tournament is next Wednesday through Friday at various locations in the Murfreesboro area.
The Lady Eagles scored the first six points of their match on the way to winning the first set 25-11.
“I thought that helped,” Signal Mountain coach Jennifer Redman said. “We wanted to set a precedent that we came ready to play. I think we put them on their heels a little bit.”