Silverdale Baptist Captured District Volleyball Title
The team defeated Notre Dame in a straight-set victory to claim the TSSAA Division II-A East District 2 championship.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Volleyball
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Silverdale Baptist secured the TSSAA Division II-A East District 2 championship on October 5, 2026, by defeating Notre Dame in three sets. The victory improved Silverdale's season record to 27-8.
Why it matters
The win marks a dominant performance in the district tournament and positions Silverdale Baptist favorably as both teams move into the next phase of postseason competition.
Silverdale finished the match with 14 service aces, highlighted by a dominant performance from MacKenzie Lambert. Kayla Meyer anchored the offense with 21 assists, while Olivia Harness recorded over 20 digs.
The players
Silverdale Baptist
This team is a Chattanooga-area high school volleyball program competing in the TSSAA Division II-A.
Notre Dame
This is a competitive high school volleyball program based in the Chattanooga region.
Kayla Meyer
She is a key player for Silverdale Baptist who contributed 21 assists and six kills in the championship victory.
Olivia Harness
She is a defensive standout for Silverdale Baptist who recorded over 20 digs during the championship match.
MacKenzie Lambert
She is a player for Silverdale Baptist who recorded five service aces during a critical 13-0 scoring run.
The details
Silverdale Baptist took the championship with set scores of 25-16, 25-18, and 25-8. A key moment occurred in the third set, when MacKenzie Lambert served five aces during a 13-0 run to pull away from Notre Dame.
Timeline
Silverdale Baptist won the district championship on October 5, 2026.
The first round of the region tournament is scheduled for October 8, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This district title win establishes Silverdale Baptist as a frontrunner within the TSSAA Division II-A East District 2 framework. The victory significantly alters the region tournament outlook as teams fight to advance toward the state level.
The victory ensures Silverdale Baptist moves into the region tournament with a higher seed and momentum. Notre Dame must regroup for their upcoming region opener on October 8 to keep their postseason hopes alive.
The takeaway
Maintaining service pressure and defensive depth proved decisive in capturing the district title. Teams that minimize errors during high-stakes scoring runs often secure the advantage in championship play.
What happens next
Both teams are set to compete in the first round of the region tournament on October 8, 2026.
Further reading
For more local high school updates, see the Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Timesfreepress.
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