If Clayton was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Southeast Raleigh last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Clayton Comets fell just short of the Fuquay - Varina Bengals by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bengals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September.
Clayton couldn't get the W, but boy did they fight for it: two sets took extra rallies. The final score came out to 22-25, 27-25, 24-26, 29-27, 15-7.
Despite the defeat, Clayton saw an underclassman step up: Emily Hornbeck had ten digs.
Clayton's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Fuquay - Varina, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 8-10.
Clayton will challenge Corinth Holders at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fuquay - Varina, they will head out to challenge Middle Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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