Trojans Respond with 15-Run Outburst to Close Tough Road Stretch
April 24, 2026
The Colby Community College baseball team endured a challenging road stretch before closing the week with a decisive bounce-back victory, offering a clear snapshot of both the growing pains and potential within the Trojans’ lineup.
Colby entered the April 24–27 stretch sitting at 18-34 overall and opened with a four-game series on the road against Kansas City Community College. While the final scores reflected a tough outing — 7-2, 4-2, 2-0, and 7-0 — the underlying performances revealed a team that continued to compete inning-by-inning against a strong opponent.
In the series opener, the Trojans showed early offensive life. Charlie Langford delivered one of the highlights of the weekend with a two-run home run that briefly tied the game, finishing with two hits and two RBIs. Caden Clifford and Jake Brooks also contributed hits as Colby found ways to get runners on base. On the mound, Rory MacDonald logged four innings with three strikeouts, battling through a lineup that capitalized on timely extra-base hits.
Game two followed a similar script, with Colby staying within striking distance. Ty Shapton paced the offense with two hits and an RBI, while Clifford and Brooks each crossed the plate. The Trojans manufactured runs through small-ball execution, including a sacrifice fly from Jacob Mraz, but a three-run homer by Kansas City proved to be the difference.
The third game of the set may have been the most telling in terms of competitiveness. Despite a 2-0 loss, Colby’s pitching staff delivered one of its stronger outings of the series. Anthony Deblois struck out five batters over three innings, and the Trojans held Kansas City to just two runs. Offensively, Turner Zdunich and Matthew Murray each recorded multi-hit efforts, while the team consistently put pressure on the basepaths but was unable to convert in key moments.
In the finale, Colby again created early scoring opportunities, loading the bases in the first inning. Matthew Kesting and Isaiah Sadorus each collected multiple hits, continuing a trend of steady contact at the top and middle of the lineup. However, Kansas City used the long ball to pull away, and the Trojans were unable to break through offensively.
Despite the four-game sweep, several patterns emerged for Colby. The Trojans showed improved consistency at the plate, with multiple players stringing together hits across games. Langford, Brooks, Kesting, and Sadorus were among those who repeatedly found ways to contribute offensively. Additionally, the pitching staff flashed the ability to limit damage in stretches, particularly in the lower-scoring contests.
That persistence paid off on April 27 when Colby returned home to face McCook. The Trojans erupted offensively in a 15-5 victory, putting together their most complete performance of the stretch.
After falling behind early, Colby responded with a massive third inning, stringing together hits up and down the lineup. Karson Cassidy, Jayden Scotty, and Charlie Langford all delivered key extra-base hits, while Chris Luke and Carter Graham added RBIs to extend the lead.
Jake Brooks provided the exclamation point with a three-run home run later in the game, finishing with three hits and three RBIs. Langford continued his strong stretch with three hits and four RBIs, while Cassidy added two runs, two hits, and two RBIs in a balanced offensive attack.
On the mound, Tyson Mosenteen set the tone early, working three innings with three strikeouts to stabilize the game before the offense took over.
The win over McCook not only snapped the losing streak but also highlighted the offensive ceiling for this Colby squad. After a difficult series on the road, the Trojans showed resilience, depth, and the ability to respond — key traits as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.