Three local teams earned their place at the TSSAA state volleyball tournament, which begins Wednesday in Murfreesboro.

Bartlett and Houston will represent the area in AAA. Playing in front of its raucous student section, the Panthers eliminated White Station 25-11, 24-26, 25-14, 25-23. The Mustangs were also at home and downed Arlington 25-16, 25-13, 25-16.