Linn girls get first win over Tigers in 12 years

WASHINGTON - Linn built a 22-13 lead at halftime of their game on Feb. 2 at Washington County. While the Bulldogs had a strong third quarter, behind Kendra Damman’s eight points in the quarter, Washington County couldn’t miss. WCHS senior Alyssa Kern hit three 3-pointers in the quarter and Camryn Boykin had two for the Tigers, including one as the buzzer went off at the end of the third, making the score a 37-37 tie.

Washington County pulled ahead in the fourth, but a 3-pointer by Linn’s Sophia Bott with 2:07 left in the game gave the Bulldogs a 46-44 lead. Camryn Boykin made a long 2-pointer to make the score 48-46 in favor of Linn with 5.6 seconds left. A quick Linn turnover gave the ball back to Washington County. They got a couple shots off but couldn’t convert, giving Linn the two-point win.

This was Linn’s first win against Washington County since Feb. 17, 2009.

Linn 10 12 15 11 48

WashCo 7 6 24 9 46

Points - (WC) A. Kern 17, C. Boykin 10, Cardenas 8, A. Boykin 6, Hoover 3, Ouellette 2; (L) Bott 15, Damman 10, Peters 7, F. Beikman 7, Thalmann 4, Hansen 3, Beier 2.

Rebounds - (WC) Cardenas, N. Kern 5, A. Kern 5, Ouellette 4, C. Boykin 3, A. Boykin 2, Hoover 2, B. Boykin 1; (L) F. Beikman 7, Thalmann 7, Beier 4, C. Beikmann 2, Hansen 2, Damman 2, Peters 1, Bot 1, Mueller 1.

Assists - (L) Peters 5, Bott 4, Hansen 3, Beier 3, Thalmann 1, Mueller 1.

Steals - (WC) A. Boykin 2, C. Boykin 1, Ouellette; (L) Peters 3, Hansen 2, Thalmann 2, F. Beikman 1.

Blocks - (L) F. Beikman 3, Thalmann 1, Bott 1.