Lincoln-Way Central boys basketball earned a 38-37 victory over Stagg in conference play, surviving a defensive battle with a late push to secure the one-point win at home.
The game was played Feb. 13 at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, where the Knights and Chargers traded momentum throughout a tightly contested matchup.
Both teams struggled to generate consistent offense early as defensive pressure dictated the pace of play. Lincoln-Way Central stayed composed despite the low-scoring nature of the contest, relying on disciplined possessions and strong rebounding efforts to remain within striking distance. The Knights found timely scoring late in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on key defensive stops to gain separation in the closing moments. Stagg attempted to answer down the stretch, but Central’s ability to manage possessions and finish defensive sequences proved decisive in securing the narrow victory.
Senior Drew Woodburn helped guide Lincoln-Way Central with veteran leadership, supported by fellow seniors Alex Panos, Nolan Morrill, Nate Gehrke, Micah Evans, Andrew McIntyre, Cooper Riedl and Elwood Chesta. Their experience played a key role in navigating the pressure of a one-possession finish.
Up next, Lincoln-Way Central continued conference play as the Knights looked to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The win highlighted Central’s defensive resilience and composure, as the Knights closed out another tight contest in front of their home crowd.
