Lincoln-Way West girls basketball saw its postseason run come to an end with a 55-41 loss to Homewood-Flossmoor in IHSA regional championship action.
The matchup was played on Feb. 19 at a neutral site in Flossmoor, where the Warriors faced a strong Vikings squad aiming to advance in postseason play. Lincoln-Way West stayed close early, trailing 12-9 after the first quarter and then outscoring Homewood-Flossmoor 12-8 in the second quarter, taking momentum into halftime with the game tightly contested, as reported by the school.
Both teams traded baskets in the third quarter, each scoring 15 points as the physical pace of postseason play intensified. Homewood-Flossmoor created separation in the fourth quarter with a late scoring surge to secure the victory. The Warriors competed throughout with defensive effort and composure, continuing to fight for scoring opportunities despite falling behind late, according to <a href="https://www.lw210.org/o/west”>the same source.
Lincoln-Way West’s regional appearance followed a semifinal victory earlier in the week and marked the conclusion of its 2025-26 campaign after another competitive season against one of the area’s strongest schedules.
