The Clayton Comets will take on the Cleveland Rams at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Thursday, Clayton didn't have quite enough to beat Corinth Holders and fell 3-2.
Clayton took Corinth Holders into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-27, 15-8.
Despite the defeat, Clayton saw an underclassman step up: Emily Hornbeck had 12 digs. Those 12 digs set a new season-high mark for her.
Meanwhile, Cleveland didn't have quite enough to beat D.H. Conley on Wednesday and fell 3-2.
Cleveland started the match hot and won the firsttwo sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. After all that action, the final score was 20-25, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-13.
Despite their loss, Cleveland saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sadie Johnston, who had 44 digs and four aces, was perhaps the best of all. Johnston is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jolene L Oddo, who had 22 blocks, 21 kills, and three digs.
Clayton's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-7. As for Cleveland, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-4.
Clayton suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Cleveland in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Clayton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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