Elgin volleyball sweeps Ridgedale following 12-day break from competition

Elgin returned to the court on September 10, 2026, to defeat Ridgedale in three sets. The Comets, who entered the Northwest Central Conference match following a 12-day layoff, won by scores of 25-19, 25-13, and 25-21. Coach Caitlin Gracely noted the break resulted from a scheduling quirk rather than intent, prompting the team to focus on conditioning and weight room sessions during the absence. Despite trailing early in the first and third sets, Elgin recovered to secure the victory in its opening league match of the season. Ridgedale head coach Tyler Clark cited defensive effort from the Rockets but noted the team struggled to maintain offensive momentum and confidence. The Comets move to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while the Rockets fall to 3-6 and 1-1 in the Northwest Central Conference.

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