Momence was the 2-0 winner over Clifton Central when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Momence Athletics fell just short of the Comets by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. While the Momence Athletics didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Comets 25-19 in the first set.
Momence started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-19, 25-15.
Adyki Gunn paced Momence's offense, picking up seven kills. Gunn were helped by Marissa Lambert and Aden Garcia, who contributed five assists each. Maryah Crite controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Momence's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Clifton Central, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-9.
Looking ahead, Momence will take on Donovan in a tournament on Saturday. As for Clifton Central, they will challenge Cissna Park at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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