Barr-Reeve unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Linton-Stockton Miners by a score of 41-39 on Tuesday. The Vikings have struggled against the Miners recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Barr-Reeve still got an impressive performance from Josie Knepp, who shot 40% from the field on her way to 15 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Lilly Lottes, who posted five points.
Linton-Stockton now has a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Barr-Reeve will welcome Evansville Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Linton-Stockton, they will challenge North Daviess at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Cougars' defense has only allowed 28 points per game this season, so the Miners' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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