Girls basketball season ends with narrow defeat vs. Stevenson

Kath Haidvogel, Staff Writer|February 15, 2018

Junior forward Maddie Spaulding (30) reaches for the jump ball at the beginning of the game, which Libertyville received possession of. Spaulding was the highest scorer for Libertyville, with a total of 10 points.

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Libertyville varsity girls basketball team played Stevenson at Highland Park High School in the Class 4A regional semifinals. Libertyville lost 39-35, meaning Stevenson advanced to the regional finals on Thursday, Feb. 15, to play Palatine. This game marked the end of Libertyville’s season.

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