If Clayton was feeling good off their 3-0 takedown of Fuquay - Varina last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Clayton Comets fell just short of the Corinth Holders Pirates by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Clayton took Corinth Holders into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-27, 15-8.
Despite the loss, Clayton saw an underclassman step up: Emily Hornbeck had 12 digs. Those 12 digs set a new season-high mark for her.
Clayton's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-7. As for Corinth Holders, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-8 record this season.
Clayton will host Cleveland at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Corinth Holders, they are taking a road trip to take on Garner at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Corinth Holders is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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