Aurora VB Advances to state semis with victory over Pierce

Huskies celebrate 3-1 in state quarters. (Photo by Josh Salmon)

The Aurora Volleyball rallied from behind late in the first and fourth sets to earn a 3-1 win over Pierce in the quarterfinals of the C1 State tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena. It was the first victory for the Huskies at state since 2008.  

Aurora trailed in the opening set 17-11 before closing on a 14-3 run. The Huskies took an eight point lead in the second and held on for the win. Pierce dominated the third set.

Aurora trailed 10-4 early in the fourth before rallying to lead 19-17. The Bluejays grabbed a 22-19 advantage before the Huskies scored the final six. 

Coach Michaela Perry spoke after the match on 97.3 the Wolf. 

Elizabeth Luebbe led Aurora with 12 kills. Grace Wieseler had 11.

#6 Aurora (27-10) 25  25 12  25
#3 Pierce (30-4)    20  20  25  22

Box Score

Aurora battles Bishop Neumann in the semifinals at 3pm Friday. Pre-match coverage begins at 2:45 on www.thewolf973fm.com.

C1 Bracket

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