Herscher and Clifton Central battled through a close first set Monday, one in which neither team managed to pull too far ahead until Central seemed to seize control and go up 24-21.

But the host Tigers (5-16) responded by stringing together a 27-7 run bridging the first and second set, a 5-0 run to close out the opener with a 26-24 win and a 22-7 run to open the second set.

The Comets (6-15) managed to battle back and cut Herscher’s lead to 23-17, but the Tigers shut the door to pick up a nonconference win, and their first win on their home floor in seven tries this season.

Senior middle blocker Lexi Crawford, who led the team with five kills and 10 digs, said she thought the team did a good job responding when their backs were against the wall in the opening set.

“I feel like we al

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