Lady Huskies open season with stiff competition

Aurora battles preseason ranked Wahoo, Norris

Rachel Hunter fights for control at the net during second set action against Wahoo Thursday. The Lady Huskies lost in three to the Class C-1 preseason No. 1 team. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
Rachel Hunter fights for control at the net during second set action against Wahoo Thursday. The Lady Huskies lost in three to the Class C-1 preseason No. 1 team. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Aurora’s 2020 season began with a tough slate, hosting preseason ranked foes Wahoo and Norris Thursday night.

The Lady Huskies pushed Class C-1 No. 1 Wahoo to the limit, but the Warriors hung on to win in three sets, 21-25, 25-20 and 25-15. Rounding out the night, Aurora fell in straight sets to Class B No. 3 Norris 25-18 and 25-16.

Aurora coach Lois Hixson pointed out how exciting it was just to ta…