Lady Bulldogs' Season Ends in Semifinal Loss

Staunton High School girls basketball team falls short in regional tournament

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

The Staunton High School girls basketball team's season came to an end on February 16 with a 44-34 loss to Hillsboro in the semifinals of the Litchfield Regional. The Lady Bulldogs led 24-14 at halftime but were outscored 30-10 in the second half as Hillsboro rallied for the victory.

Why it matters

The Lady Bulldogs had a strong season, winning 17 straight games and finishing with a 24-7 record, their fifth straight year with 20 or more wins. Despite the tough loss, the team is poised for continued success next season with five of their six top scorers returning.

The details

Staunton jumped out to a 12-5 lead in the first quarter, with Jenna Staggs scoring 7 points. The Lady Bulldogs extended their lead to 24-14 at halftime, but Hillsboro stormed back in the second half, going on a 19-0 run to take control of the game. Staunton was unable to recover, falling by a final score of 44-34.

  • The game took place on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Staunton led 24-14 at halftime.

The players

Jenna Staggs

Led Staunton with 15 points in the game.

Kadyn Legendre

Sophomore who scored 10 points for Staunton, including two 3-pointers in the second quarter.

Kaliana Buehler

Scored 3 points for Staunton.

Mallory Lucykow

Scored 3 points for Staunton.

Lainey Weller

Scored 2 points for Staunton.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This game highlights the Lady Bulldogs' strong season, which included 17 straight wins and a 24-7 record, their fifth straight year with 20 or more wins. Despite the tough loss, the team is poised for continued success next season with five of their six top scorers returning.