Area Volleyball Teams Arrive in Murfreesboro

Five local high school volleyball teams have gathered to compete in the state championship tournament.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Volleyball

Area Volleyball Teams Arrive in Murfreesboro

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Five area high school volleyball teams have arrived in Murfreesboro to begin competition in the state championship tournament. The squads secured their spots in the tournament by navigating their respective class competitions.

Why it matters

The state championship tournament represents the culmination of the high school volleyball season for these qualifying schools. Each team is now competing for a chance to claim the state title in their classification.

South Greene marks its 18th consecutive state tournament appearance, while Dobyns-Bennett returns for its 13th trip overall. Sullivan East enters the Class 2A bracket for the second year in a row, featuring two junior players on its roster.

The players

South Greene

This high school volleyball program is currently making its 18th consecutive state tournament appearance.

Dobyns-Bennett

This school holds a history of championship success, having last claimed a state title in 2009.

Sullivan East

This team is participating in the Class 2A state tournament for the second consecutive year.

Elizabethton

This high school is marking its first-ever state tournament appearance.

Science Hill

This program is returning to the state tournament for the second year in a row.

The details

Participating schools include South Greene, Sullivan East, Elizabethton, Science Hill, and Dobyns-Bennett. While some teams are seasoned veterans in the state tournament, Elizabethton is making its program debut at the event.

South Greene won its last state volleyball title in 2021.
Dobyns-Bennett won its last state championship in 2009.

Season Trajectory

The arrival of these five teams in Murfreesboro sets the stage for a critical shift in the state title picture. Programs are looking to build on their historical tournament success while challengers attempt to disrupt the existing competitive balance.

For teams like South Greene and Dobyns-Bennett, tournament performance dictates their standing relative to historic franchise benchmarks. The results of these matches will determine which school moves on to compete for the state championship title.

The takeaway

This state championship event serves as the season-ending test for these high school programs. Participating teams must now rely on the preparation and team experience they have cultivated throughout their respective class seasons.