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Source: The Elgin Courier

Sports 11/09/2026 06:00 AM Candice Gilmore candice.gilmore @granitemediapartners.com Coach says team is in rebuilding, growth phaseThe Elgin Wildcat varsity girls’ basketball team opened the 202627 season on a sour note, falling 53-17 at home to the Bastrop Lady Bears on Saturday, Nov. 7.Last season, the Elgin varsity girls finished 11-23 overall last season and went 3-9 in district, landing at sixth and missing the playoffs for the 16th consecutive season.According to second-year head coach Mark Belford, the Lady Wildcats are still in a period of rebuilding and growth, learning how they want to establish themselves on the court.“One of the things we’ve learned is we need to be more physical,” said Belford.

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