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PCA Qualified for TSSAA State Volleyball Tournament

The defending state champion secured a tournament spot following recent district and regional playoff competition.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Volleyball

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PCA volleyball secured their spot in the TSSAA state tournament after successful runs in district and regional playoffs in Murfreesboro. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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PCA has earned a spot in the TSSAA state tournament after navigating through district and regional play. The team remains in contention as they prepare for the opening round of the state bracket.

Why it matters

As the defending state champion, PCA enters the tournament with high expectations after proving their competitive consistency throughout the postseason.

PCA advanced with a 3-2 victory over USN and a 3-0 district finals win against FRA, despite a 3-0 loss in the region finals to Goodpasture. The team concluded those matches with set scores of 25-23, 25-23, and 27-25 in the regional round.

The players

PCA

PCA is a high school volleyball program based in Murfreesboro that currently holds the title of defending state champion.

Goodpasture

Goodpasture is a competitive high school volleyball team that defeated PCA in the recent region finals.

USJ

USJ is the upcoming opponent for PCA in the first round of the state tournament.

FRA

FRA is a high school volleyball program that PCA defeated during the district tournament finals.

USN

USN is a high school volleyball team that PCA defeated to earn their initial spot in the state tournament.

The details

PCA secured their state tournament berth by defeating USN 3-2 and overcoming FRA in a 3-0 sweep during the district finals. The team now turns its attention to the state tournament opener after their narrow region finals defeat.

Timeline

  1. Monday, Oct. 5: PCA defeated USN.

  2. Tuesday, Oct. 6: PCA defeated FRA.

  3. Thursday, Oct. 8: PCA lost to Goodpasture.

  4. Tuesday, Oct. 13: PCA hosts USJ.

The Big Picture

PCA is currently attempting to defend the title they earned during the 2025 TSSAA state volleyball championship. This qualification ensures their continued presence in the state's elite high school volleyball circuit.

PCA secured home-court advantage for their upcoming match against USJ this Tuesday. The team must now rebound from their 3-0 region final loss to keep their repeat championship hopes alive in the state tournament bracket.

The takeaway

Maintaining momentum after a loss is critical for any defending champion entering a high-stakes bracket. PCA will need to adjust quickly to secure a victory in the first round of the state tournament.

What happens next

PCA will host USJ on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the first round of the state tournament.

Further reading

For more information on the current high school postseason standings, visit the Volleyball section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Main Street Media of Tennessee -.

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