The Lady Eagles are headed back to state.
Summertown defeated Harpeth 3-0 in Thursday’s substate matchup, winning 25-17, 25-16 and 25-13 to secure the program’s third consecutive state tournament appearance and 23rd overall.
First-year head coach Madison Dinwiddie will make the trip with the Lady Eagles in her debut season at the helm, continuing Summertown’s strong volleyball tradition.
Izzy Garland led the Lady Eagles with 19 kills, while Zoei Bonner finished with 29 assists. El-Lee Lu Mason added seven kills, and Macy Pettus contributed five kills and three blocks.
Defensively, Maddi Gilliam recorded 13 digs and served four aces. Mae Ricks added nine digs as Summertown finished the night with a straight-set sweep.
The Lady Eagles will open state tournament play Tuesday, October 20, in Murfreesboro. Their first-round opponent has not yet been determined.
Follow the [TSSAA state tournament bracket]() for updated matchups and game times.
LADY EAGLES SWEEP HARPETH, EARN THIRD STRAIGHT STATE TOURNAMENT APPEARANCE
