The Glenbard East girls volleyball team began its 2026 season with an Aug. 25 home match against Metea Valley. The visiting Mustangs defeated the Rams 25-19, 17-25, 25-18. The Rams won a point to tie the decisive third game at 14-14. Metea Valley won the next seven points to take a 21-14 lead. Senior Belle McDermott bashed nine kills and made six digs for Glenbard East in the season opener. Sophomore Olivia Stieve handed out eight assists for the Rams. Junior Abby Michelon contributed seven assists and seven digs. Senior Laila Hoffmann, sophomore Madison Schmidt and sophomore Eileen Urbina supplied four digs each.
