Watauga unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 3-1 to the Hickory Red Tornadoes on Monday. The Pioneers haven't had much luck with the Red Tornadoes recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
While Watauga ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 19 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 20-25, 25-19, 25-22.
Caroline Childers
| 08/11/25 vs Hickory | 26 |
| 10/24/24 vs Lake Norman | 24 |
| 10/22/24 vs Mooresville | 18 |
| 10/17/24 vs Ashe County | 12 |
| 10/15/24 vs Alexander Central | 20 |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the loss, Watauga saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Caroline Childers had 26 digs and two aces. Childers has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last seven times she's played.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watauga will host West Wilkes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hickory, they will take on Bunker Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give the Red Tornadoes their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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