Lincoln-Way Central is set to commence its 2025-26 boys basketball season with an away game at the Chicago Heights Classic. This tournament will provide the Knights with an early opportunity to test their roster and build momentum for the winter schedule.
The game is scheduled for November 24, 2025.
According to the team, Lincoln-Way Central enters the season with a core of returning contributors and new varsity talent. The focus will be on pace, defensive discipline, and improved late-game execution. The tournament setting offers valuable early-season competition, allowing the Knights to evaluate rotations and adjust strategies against unfamiliar opponents before settling into their regular schedule. The opener also marks the first look at what is expected to be a more balanced scoring attack, which is a key objective for a program aiming to improve in the SouthWest Suburban Conference standings.
Following this initial game, Lincoln-Way Central will continue participating in the Chicago Heights Classic throughout Thanksgiving week. They are expected to return home for their first regular-season game in early December once the full bracket and dates are finalized.
