There's no place like home for Fuquay - Varina, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They skirted past the Clayton Comets 3-2. For the Bengals, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 defeat the Comets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September.
The match was exciting from start to finish, as three sets needed extra rallies to gain a two-point lead. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 27-25, 24-26, 29-27, 15-7.
Fuquay - Varina was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clayton only served six.
Despite the loss, Clayton saw an underclassman step up: Emily Hornbeck had ten digs.
Fuquay - Varina's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Clayton, they dropped their record down to 8-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Fuquay - Varina will challenge Middle Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Clayton, they will be playing at home against Corinth Holders at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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