Stagg dropped a Southwest Suburban Conference game to Lincoln‑Way East with a final score of 42‑34.
The game took place on February 17, 2026, at Stagg High School
Stagg showed toughness against Lincoln‑Way East, holding its own on the boards with 28 rebounds to East’s 29 and matching the Griffins in rim protection with three blocks apiece. Defensively, the Chargers forced four steals, but East countered with six and moved the ball more effectively, finishing with seven assists compared to Stagg’s lone helper.
Shooting was a challenge for both sides. Stagg converted 36 percent from the field, while East managed 23 percent. The Chargers struggled from long range, going scoreless from beyond the arc, while East connected on 23 percent of its attempts. At the free‑throw line, Stagg hit 53 percent, trailing East’s 61 percent.
Senior guard Omar Barakat led Stagg with 14 points and drew a charge. Petar Zoko added 7 points and 5 rebounds, while Dovydas Zuperka chipped in 6 points and 4 boards. Luke Kruszynski contributed defensively by taking a charge. The Chargers remain in the lower half of the SWSC standings with two conference games left.
Stagg heads to Lincoln‑Way Central for a playoff matchup on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m.
The Chargers look to flip the script after dropping the Jan. 16 conference game, 46‑29, to the Knights.
