Lancaster boys' basketball overcomes early deficit for crucial win against St. Charles

The Golden Gales secure a 55-47 nonconference victory, fueled by Davis Call's 17 points and a strong defensive effort.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Lancaster boys' basketball team, known for heartbreaking losses this season, secured a crucial 55-47 nonconference victory over St. Charles. The Gales overcame an early deficit, thanks to a huge second-quarter run, and after the Cardinals tied it early in the third quarter, Lancaster dug in and made key plays down the stretch to come away with the win.

Why it matters

The victory is a much-needed boost for the Lancaster boys' basketball team, which has struggled with close losses this season. The Gales' ability to overcome an early deficit and secure a win against a strong opponent shows their resilience and potential to finish the season strong.

The details

After St. Charles took an 18-9 lead late in the first quarter, Lancaster went on an 18-3 run in the second quarter to take a 31-27 halftime lead. The Cardinals tied the game at 31-31 early in the third quarter, but the Gales responded with back-to-back 3-pointers from Cam Eaton and never trailed again. Lancaster's defense was outstanding, forcing 16 turnovers, including six during their big second-quarter run.

  • On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Lancaster boys' basketball team faced St. Charles.
  • Lancaster overcame an early deficit in the second quarter with an 18-3 run.
  • The Cardinals tied the game at 31-31 early in the third quarter, but Lancaster regained the lead and never trailed again.

The players

Davis Call

A senior guard for the Lancaster boys' basketball team who scored 17 points, including 15 in the first half, to spark the Gales' comeback.

Kent Riggs

The head coach of the Lancaster boys' basketball team, who praised his team's defensive effort and ability to score off their defense in the win.

Cam Eaton

A Lancaster player who scored seven points during the Gales' 18-3 run in the second quarter and hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the third quarter to help Lancaster regain the lead.

Shawn Willis

A Lancaster player who scored six crucial points in the fourth quarter to help the Gales maintain their lead.

Carson Rhymer

A Lancaster player who did a great job battling inside against the taller St. Charles players.

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What they’re saying

“This was a really good win for us. To come up here on a Tuesday night with short preparation, we played about as well as we can play. We are playing better, and guys are gaining confidence. I thought we guarded them well, and we were able to get some steals off our press, and we play better when we can score off our defense.”

— Kent Riggs, Lancaster head coach (lancastereaglegazette.com)

“Going from Reynoldsburg, they are a great team, and we played so well against them and were able to play physical, and we just wanted to keep that momentum going, and continue to play physical in this game. That game gave us a lot of confidence. We played together and played great defense. It has been a struggle for me, shooting-wise, recently, but I felt good coming into this game. I just knew I was going to have a good game, and I was able to come out and perform. I played hard on defense, and that led to my offense.”

— Davis Call, Lancaster senior guard (lancastereaglegazette.com)

What’s next

Lancaster returns to action against Canal Winchester at home on Feb. 13.

The takeaway

This victory shows the Lancaster boys' basketball team's resilience and potential to finish the season strong, despite their early struggles. The Gales' ability to overcome an early deficit and secure a crucial win against a strong opponent demonstrates their growth and the team's belief that they can compete with the best teams down the stretch.