Holcomb entered their game against Kennett on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Holcomb Hornets fell just short of the Kennett Indians by a score of 3-2. It was the first time this season that the Hornets let down their fans at home.
Holcomb took Kennett into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-21, 24-26, 23-25, 15-12.
Holcomb lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Ayla Lawrence, who had 18 digs.
Holcomb's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-4-1. As for Kennett, the victory got them back to even at 6-6-1.
Holcomb will face off against New Madrid County Central at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. New Madrid County Central will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Holcomb surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kennett, they will head out on the road to take on Poplar Bluff at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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