Clarkton entered their tilt with Risco on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Risco Tigers. That's more bragging rights for the Reindeer, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Clarkton never let Risco on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-19, 25-23.
Clarkton was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 12 aces in three consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Risco saw an underclassman step up: Leighton Calvert had eight digs and two aces. That's the most aces Calvert has posted in her last 12 matches.
Clarkton's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-2-1. As for Risco, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-8-1.
Clarkton will face off against Bernie at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Clarkton is facing Bernie at the right time seeing as Bernie is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Risco, they will host Senath-Hornersville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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