Elgin unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 57-31 to the Fairbanks Panthers on Friday. The Comets were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.

Maycee Muselin
| 11/21/25 vs Fairbanks | 22 |
| 02/18/25 @ Cardington-Lincoln | 21 |
| 02/06/25 vs Upper Scioto Valley | 32 |
| 02/03/25 @ Cory-Rawson | 27 |
| 02/01/25 @ Mt. Gilead | 20 |
| + 7 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Elgin lost, don't look at Maycee Muselin. Despite the final result, she posted 22 points and six boards. Muselin's evening made it 12 games in a row in which she has scored at least 20 points.
Fairbanks was led to victory by Mara Vicari and Claire Meihls. Vicari shot 70% from the field to rack up 19 points and four steals, while Meihls went 5-for-11 en route to 14 points and seven steals. That's the most points Vicari has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Boyer, who had seven points and five steals.
Elgin has already played their next matchup, a 61-22 victory against Vanlue on the 1st. As for Fairbanks, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 54-47 win against Mechanicsburg on the 29th.
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