Scripps Ranch was the 3-2 winner over Clairemont when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Falcons fell just short of the Chieftains by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday.
Scripps Ranch took Clairemont into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking five-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 18-25, 19-25, 25-21, 15-10.
Clairemont's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Makoa Miner, who had 15 kills and four blocks. Miner is crushing it when it comes to kills: he's had at least five every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Tocco, who had ten kills and seven blocks.
Scripps Ranch has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-9 record this season. As for Clairemont, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 17-6.
When Scripps Ranch and Clairemont next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. The Falcons will try to stop St. Augustine's four-game winning streak when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Clairemont will challenge Cathedral Catholic and their five-game winning streak at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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