Lincoln-Way Central’s girls basketball season concluded with a 58-33 loss to Marist in the IHSA Regional Final.
The playoff matchup took place Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at a neutral site as part of the IHSA postseason tournament. The Knights battled through the regional bracket to reach the championship game before Marist secured the victory.
Lincoln-Way Central’s run to the regional final highlighted the team’s resilience and effort throughout the 2025-26 season. The Knights competed in a challenging Southwest Suburban Conference schedule and continued to build momentum late in the year to advance into postseason play.
The roster featured a mix of veteran leadership and emerging underclassmen. Lincoln-Way Central’s lineup included Katie Barrett, Christina Galka, Olivia Gehrke, Molly Ryan, Aubrey Birmingham, Brooke Katzmann, Jordan Cradduck, Scarlett Abramowicz, Gianna Young and Nicole Demma, all of whom contributed during the season.
Several seniors helped lead the Knights throughout the year, setting the tone for the program both on and off the court while guiding the team into the regional championship game.
Although the season ended in the regional final, Lincoln-Way Central’s postseason appearance capped a competitive campaign and provided valuable experience for the returning players as the program looks ahead to the future.
