Lincoln-Way West High School used a balanced attack and strong defensive play to secure a 3–1 road victory over Minooka High School.
The victory marks an early highlight for Lincoln-Way West’s season and demonstrates the team’s balanced attack and defensive strength. The game was played at Minooka Community High School, according to MaxPreps.
The Warriors put together one of their most complete performances of the young season, striking early and maintaining pressure throughout extra time to secure the road win. Lucy Sheriff delivered a standout effort with two goals and an assist, impacting the match from start to finish. Grace Kinsella added a goal and an assist of her own, while Abby German contributed another assist as West’s attack consistently broke through Minooka’s back line. The Warriors’ defensive unit held firm after conceding once in the first half, limiting Minooka’s chances and allowing West to control the match’s final stretches. The victory pushed the Warriors to 4–1 on the season and showcased their growing cohesion in all phases of play.
Looking ahead, Lincoln-Way West will face Lincoln-Way East on April 7 at 6:15 p.m., marking its first conference matchup of the spring. This meeting provides an early gauge of where West stands within the league and offers an opportunity to carry momentum into a key stretch of April fixtures.
Last season, Lincoln-Way East won all three meetings between the teams—including a playoff game—setting up this year’s rematch as a significant test for Lincoln-Way West as it seeks different results in 2026. Their last match was on May 27, 2025.
Lincoln Way West serves grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 1,941 students during the 2019-2020 school year. It is located in New Lenox and Will County. According to the Illinois Report Card, grade 10 had the highest concentration of students at 39.4 percent; grade 9 accounted for 36.3 percent; grade 11 made up 36.1 percent; and grade 12 comprised 37 percent of enrollment during that period. The student body was composed of approximately 81.8 percent white students, 12.7 percent Hispanic students, 1.8 percent black students, and one percent Asian students.
