The Linn-Mar Lions will challenge the Hempstead Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Linn-Mar has given up an average of 58.6 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Linn-Mar was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 56-51 to Dubuque Senior.
Meanwhile, Hempstead was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were dealt an 85-42 loss at the hands of Cedar Falls. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-25.
Hempstead's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Linn-Mar, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.
Everything came up roses for Linn-Mar against Hempstead in their previous meeting back in February of 2025, as the team secured a 96-60 win. Will the Lions repeat their success, or do the Mustangs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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