The Elgin Lady Wildcats varsity volleyball team completed its 2026 season on Friday, Oct. 23, with a 24-20 overall record and a 5-9 district record. The team placed fifth in district rankings, behind the Hendrickson Lady Hawks, and did not clinch a playoff position. The report said this was an improvement from last season, when Elgin finished sixth with a 2-10 district record.
The team had a varied pre-season, with a six-game win streak, a five-loss streak and a nine-game win streak. Elgin opened the season on the road against Georgetown on Sept. 8 and lost 3-0. It lost 3-0 to Georgetown again at home later in the season.
To end the season, Elgin beat Manor 3-1. Manor took the first set 25-23, and Elgin won the next three, 25-18, 25-20 and 25-23. The report said it was Elgin's second win over Manor this season. Across the season, the Lady Wildcats won 64 sets and lost 60. In district play, they won 17 sets and allowed 31.