Linn triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Kiana Hostetler

By Team Reports Feb 23, 2024, 9:14am

Recap: Linn Wildcats vs. Russellville Indians

The Linn Wildcats came tearing into Wednesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24 points) and they left with even more momentum. They secured a 43-38 W over Russellville. This was payback for Linn, who suffered a 61-56 defeat the last time these two teams met.

It was another big night for Kiana Hostetler, who scored 22 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. Paige Senevey was another key contributor, scoring three points along with five rebounds.

Linn is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. As for Russellville, their loss dropped their record down to 18-12.

Linn's road trip will continue as they head out to face Tipton at 6:00 p.m. on February 23rd. The timing is sure in Tipton's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Linn has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. Russellville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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