Basketball Game Preview: Ridgedale Rockets vs. Elgin Comets

Ridgedale and Elgin are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2018, but not for long. The Ridgedale Rockets will be playing at home against the Elgin Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Last Thursday, Ridgedale came up short against Upper Scioto Valley and fell 45-38.

Meanwhile, Elgin came tearing into Monday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Thunderbirds 55-19. The Comets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 21 points or more this season.

Ridgedale better keep an eye on Maycee Muselin. She was instrumental in Elgin's win, going 10 for 24 on her way to 25 points and seven rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Muselin has scored at least a third of Elgin's points. Jordan Wall was another key player, shooting 4-for-6 from long range and dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.

Elgin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.

Elgin's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-4. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.7 points per game. As for Ridgedale, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.

Ridgedale suffered a grim 45-24 defeat to Elgin when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Ridgedale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.