Granite City Warriors Fall to Staunton Bulldogs

Warriors struggle in loss, Bulldogs extend winning streak

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Granite City Warriors lost to the Staunton Bulldogs 61-52 on Thursday, marking their third loss in their last four games. Staunton has now won four games in a row, bringing their record to 24-3 on the season. Granite City will look to bounce back quickly as they take on Gibault Catholic on Friday night, while Staunton faces off against Litchfield.

Why it matters

This loss puts a dent in Granite City's 16-11 record this season, as they continue to struggle in recent games. Meanwhile, Staunton has been on a roll, winning four straight to improve their impressive overall record.

The details

Granite City previously lost to Staunton back in January 2025, and unfortunately suffered the same result in Thursday's matchup. The Warriors have now lost three of their last four contests, putting a noticeable dent in their season record.

  • Granite City lost to Staunton in January 2025.
  • Granite City played Staunton on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Granite City plays Gibault Catholic on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Staunton plays Litchfield on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The players

Granite City Warriors

The high school basketball team from Granite City, Illinois that lost to Staunton on Thursday.

Staunton Bulldogs

The high school basketball team from Staunton, Illinois that defeated Granite City, extending their winning streak to four games.

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What’s next

Granite City will look to bounce back quickly as they take on Gibault Catholic on Friday night, while Staunton faces off against Litchfield.

The takeaway

This loss puts a dent in Granite City's season, as they continue to struggle in recent games. Meanwhile, Staunton has been on a roll, winning four straight to improve their impressive overall record.