Feature Athlete /// Aushara Hostetler, Stephens College


Hostetler Owes it All to Linn


Story By: Grace Gilles Photography By: Stephens College Athletics


Well, at least the town of Linn, Missouri.


 ing a Wildcat uniform, and their hugs and words of support keep me smiling through it all,” Hostetler said. “They are my backbone and  Before joining the women’s basketball team at Stephens College, Hostetler spent most of her time in the Linn community. The oldest of seven siblings, she was able to absorb countless life lessons growing up—many of which took place on the basketball court. Her parents, Monica and Keith, were there for it all.  parents at every basketball game,” Hostetler said. “They travelled with me and my team in college to Montana and Arizona, and my entire family was at almost every single home game.” By watching her parents compete on the volleyball court and


 means to be a true competitor.  better athlete,” Hostetler said. “They challenge me daily to set goals for myself to achieve.”  time for Hostetler to pick a new home, the choice was simple.


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 being close to home to be around for my siblings’ events, especially Kiana’s senior year this year.” As a Star, it didn’t take long for her to assimilate to college life,


        


“My hometown has been my greatest supporter since I was wearing a Wildcat uniform and their hugs and words of support keep me smiling through it all.”


But her success wasn’t purely academic. Hostetler broke the Ste- phens single-season three-point record as a freshman, logging 60  sophomore season, ending the year with 110 makes. Her shooting  National Tournament appearance. Hostetler makes it look easy on the court, but her achievements


haven’t come without some adversity. An injury plagued her at the        


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