FAIRHOPE, Alabama - Baldwin County's high school volleyball teams will begin their search for a state championship on Thursday as area tournaments kick off statewide.

Baldwin County's Class 6A teams will square off in the Area 3 tournament at Robertsdale High School. Baldwin County's Lady Tigers will face the Fairhope Lady Pirates at 4 p.m., followed by Daphne against Foley at 5 p.m. The host Lady Bears, who won the regular season area title and thus host the tournament, will face the winner of the BCHS-Fairhope match at 6 p.m. The Area 3 final is set for 7 p.m.

In Class 5A the Spanish Fort Lady Toros will host the Area 2 tournament at 5:30 p.m. Gulf Shores will face B.C. Rain at 5:30, followed by the Lady Toros against the winner of that match at 7 p.m. in the finals.

In Class 3A top-ranked Bayside Academy will host the Area 1 tournament starting at 2:30 p.m. The Lady Admirals will play T.R. Miller at 2:30, followed by W.S. Neal against Cottage Hill at 3:30 p.m. The winners will square off at 4:30 for the area championship.

The top two teams from each area tournament will advance to the South Super Regional Oct. 26-27 at the Multiplex at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.