Clayton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 3-1 to the West Johnston Wildcats on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Comets of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
While Clayton ultimately came up short, they really made West Johnston work, particularly in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 19-25, 25-13, 25-16.
Among those leading the charge was Landis Williams, who had ten digs and two aces. She has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last three times she's played.
Looking ahead, Clayton will head out on the road to take on Corinth Holders at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. West Johnston will be paying especially close attention to the Comets' matchup: after the Comets face off against the Pirates, they'll take on West Johnston again at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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