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Lincoln-Way Central girls upset T-F South to reach regional final
Lockport, Bolingbrook, and Lincoln-Way East also earn wins in Tuesday's high school sports action.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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In girls basketball, the No. 10-seeded Lincoln-Way Central Knights upset the host Thornton-Fractional South Rebels to advance to the Class 4A regional final. Bolingbrook, Lockport, and Lincoln-Way East also won their regional semifinal games and will meet in the finals on Thursday. In boys basketball, Plainfield East, Lemont, Wilmington, and Bolingbrook all picked up wins, while Lincoln-Way East and Sandburg earned victories in conference play.
Why it matters
The regional finals represent a crucial step towards a state championship for the winning teams. These games showcase the top talent in the area and determine which squads will advance to the sectional round of the IHSA state tournament.
The details
In the Class 4A girls basketball regional semifinals, No. 10 seed Lincoln-Way Central upset No. 2 seed Thornton-Fractional South 47-43 to reach the regional final. Bolingbrook defeated Plainfield Central 63-30, Lockport beat Yorkville 60-51, and Lincoln-Way East topped Stagg 44-34 to also advance to the regional finals. On the boys side, Plainfield East defeated Plainfield Central 66-29, Lemont routed Tinley Park 74-32, Wilmington cruised past Manteno 60-35, and Bolingbrook handled Yorkville 84-44.
- The Class 4A regional finals will be played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- The games took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The players
Lincoln-Way Central
The No. 10 seed in the Class 4A girls basketball regional tournament who upset the No. 2 seed Thornton-Fractional South to advance to the regional final.
Bolingbrook
The girls basketball team that defeated Plainfield Central 63-30 to reach the Class 4A regional final.
Lockport
The girls basketball team that beat Yorkville 60-51 to advance to the Class 4A regional final.
Lincoln-Way East
The girls basketball team that topped Stagg 44-34 to reach the Class 4A regional final.
Plainfield East
The boys basketball team that defeated Plainfield Central 66-29.
What’s next
The Class 4A regional final games will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2026. Lincoln-Way Central will face Marist, Bolingbrook will play Lockport, and Lincoln-Way East will take on the host Bloom Blazers.
The takeaway
The regional tournament has provided some exciting upsets and competitive matchups, showcasing the depth of talent in the local high school basketball scene. Fans will be eager to see which teams can advance to the sectional round and continue their quest for a state championship.
