Stagg earned a 36-27 victory over Richards in a nonconference girls basketball matchup, using a strong second-half surge to pull away and secure the home win.
The game was played Jan. 17, at Stagg High School, where the Chargers turned a two-point halftime edge into a comfortable margin with a decisive third quarter.
After a back-and-forth opening half that ended with Stagg leading 18-16, the Chargers took control by outscoring Richards 15-7 in the third quarter. Stagg knocked down a pair of 3-pointers during the run and tightened defensively, holding the Bulldogs to just seven points in the period. The Chargers extended the lead to double digits before closing out the game by limiting Richards to four points in the fourth quarter.
Stagg’s balanced effort featured contributions across the lineup, with seniors Lina Baker, Abby Ellsworth, Viktoria Dziemian, Abbey Hobart, Victoria Bedziechowski and Jada Griffin providing leadership and steady play on both ends of the floor. Junior guards and post players complemented the senior core by pushing the tempo and controlling the boards.
Up next, Stagg will host Joliet Central on Feb. 7 before traveling to Joliet Central on Feb. 8.
The last time the Chargers faced Joliet Central, Stagg dropped a 63-33 decision in their previous meeting.
