Lincoln‑Way West battled but they were handed a tough 83–32 loss in a girls varsity non‑conference matchup against the Nazareth Roadrunners.
Played Feb. 12 on the Warriors’ home court at Lincoln‑Way West High School, the contest saw the hosts struggle to generate offense as Nazareth controlled every phase.
Lincoln‑Way West High School fell behind quickly as the Roadrunners raced to a 30–6 lead after the first quarter and extended the margin to 50–18 by halftime. The Warriors struggled to find consistency, shooting just 27% from the field and 23% from beyond the arc, though they did connect on threes from Mackenzie Roesner (#25, PG), Molly Fin (#10, SG), Ava Tisch (#5, PG), and Kacie Sheriff (#24, PG).
Despite those highlights, LW West was overpowered on the glass, losing the rebounding battle 39–17, and out‑assisted 24–7, which stifled their offensive flow. Defensive flashes included 4 steals and 3 blocks, but Nazareth’s balanced scoring and efficiency proved overwhelming, sealing a one‑sided outcome on the Warriors’ home floor.
Up next, Oak Lawn’s Spartans face Lincoln‑Way West in a neutral‑site playoff matchup Monday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
The Warriors took the last meeting on Nov. 20, 2025, rolling to a 60–32 win in a neutral‑site tournament game.
