Aurora Huskies (Aurora, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Gering Bulldogs (Gering, NE), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Huskies now own a 2-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan for a non-league contest on Monday, August 24. Aurora will play a team coming off a 11-9 non-league loss to Centennial (Utica, NE). The record now stands at 1-1.

In their next game, the Bulldogs play the Crete Cardinals (Crete, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, August 21. Gering will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 19-0 non-league win over Central City (Central City, NE).