Eight local teams embarked on hopes of winning a state title. After the first round of state tournament action, only 3 survived to the next round. Jefferson, Tallulah Falls, and Union remain alive in postseason play.

#3 BANKS COUNTY 0, #2 ARMUCHEE 3

The Lady Leopards (18-16) fell at Lamar County 3-0, ending Banks County’s season.

#3 HABERSHAM CENTRAL 0, #2 KENNESAW MTN 3

The Lady Raiders (25-15) dropped a 3-0 match at Kennesaw Mountain. This ends Hab Central’s season.

#1 JEFFERSON 3, #4 STEPHENSON 0

The Lady Dragons (19-11) earned a Sweet 16 spot with a 3-0 win over Stephenson at home. Jefferson advances to play Shaw at home on Saturday.

#3 LUMPKIN COUNTY 1, #2 SANDY CREEK 3

The Lady Indians (17-20) fell 3-1 against Sandy Creek, ending Lumpkin’s 2021 run.

#4 STEPHENS COUNTY 0, #1 LAFAYETTE 3

The Lady Indians (6-18) dropped a 3-0 decision to end Stephens County’s season.

#2 TALLULAH FALLS 3, #3 FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN 0

The Lady Indians (23-11) secured a second straight Sweet 16 spot with a 3-0 win over Fellowship Christian. Tallulah Falls will now take on overall #1-ranked Eagles Landing Christian.

#1 UNION COUNTY 3, #4 PEPPERELL 0

Union County (16-7) advanced to the Sweet 16 win an easy 3-0 win over Pepperell. The Lady Panthers will take on Johnson, Augusta in the Sweet 16.

#4 WHITE COUNTY 0, #1 GAC 3

The Lady Warriors (16-16) fell at GAC 3-0 to end White County’s season.