While Lake Zurich didn't have the best season last year (they finished 14-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They won by a set and slipped past the Lake Park Lancers 2-1. For the Bears, this counts as revenge for the 2-1 victory the Lancers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Ella Elsen
| 09/05/25 vs Lake Park | 18 |
| 09/05/25 vs Joliet West | 12 |
| 09/05/25 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 12 |
| 08/30/25 vs Deerfield | 14 |
| 08/30/25 vs Grayslake Central | 9 |
| + 5 more games |
Leading Lake Zurich to victory were Ella Elsen and Malia McManus. Elsen had five digs and two aces, while McManus had nine digs. What's more, Elsen racked up 18 assists, the most she's had over her last ten games.
Lake Zurich is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Lake Park, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Lake Zurich and Lake Park will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Bears are set to square off against their familiar foe Waukegan at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lake Park will face off against rival Wheaton North at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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