Boys Basketball: No Fitting Knights into Glass Slipper

The Hot Read: Lockport did not allow Lincoln-Way Central many second-chance opportunities in a 45-22 boys basketball victory in the Class 4A Stagg Regional on Tuesday night. The Porters methodically  built a 12-6 halftime advantage. Brad Foster scored four of the six Central points. The Knights did make the game a defensive battle for a while, but Richaun Holmes and Karrington Ward eventually were able to score at will for the Porters. With under 1 minute to play, Ward’s flying slam put the Porters up 36-18. Josh Hager put the final dager in the Knights as he drilled a three-pointer.

Patch’s MVP: The honor goes to Lockport's Richaun Holmes. He scored a game-high 15 points, and his defensive pressure was a nightmare to the offensive game of Lincoln-Way Central.

Key Stats: The Porters outscored the Knights 32-16 in the second half.

Lincoln-Way Central Leaders: Brad Foster (12 points), Evan Branyik (6 points).

Lockports Leaders: Richaun Holmes (15 points), Karrington Wards (13 points).

Quotable I: “They limited us to one shot all game," Lincoln-Way Central coach Bob Curran said. "We played good defense, but they were getting more shots and making the most out of them."

Quotable II: “We picked it up were we left off last time we played them," Lincoln-Way Central's Brad Foster said. "They were determined not to give us any extra shots and that strategy worked. We gave it our best, but fell short."

Team Records: Lincoln Way-Central finishes 12-19.

What’s Next: Lockport will face Andrew at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the championship game of the Class 4A Stagg Regional.