Lady Eagles Stay Perfect, Sweep Russell in Home Opener
April 2, 2026
The Colby Lady Eagles continued their strong start to the 2026 season in front of a home crowd on April 2, sweeping Russell in their home opener at Young Memorial Park. Already unbeaten entering the day, Colby showcased both offensive firepower and steady pitching to move to 6-0 on the season.
Game one opened with early adversity, as Russell capitalized on a Colby error to take a 2-0 lead in the first inning. The Lady Eagles quickly settled in, however, responding in the bottom of the second with a three-run frame sparked by timely situational hitting. Kenly Moss and Ellie McCarty delivered key hits, while productive outs from Madi Hull, Landrie McKee, and Emily Flanagin helped flip the scoreboard in Colby’s favor.
From there, Colby steadily pulled away. A four-run fourth inning broke the game open, highlighted by RBI swings from Myka Nolan, Ryler Carter, and Moss. Nolan’s two-RBI single and Carter’s extra-base hit were pivotal in extending the lead.
Nolan led the way in game one with two runs scored and two RBI, while Moss added two hits and an RBI. Carter contributed both at the plate and in the circle, finishing with two hits while also earning the win. After Landrie McKee started the game, Carter took over and delivered 5.2 strong innings, allowing just four hits and striking out six to shut down Russell’s offense.
Game two followed a similar script early, with Colby jumping out in front behind consistent offensive pressure. Ellie McCarty drove in the first run of the game, and the Lady Eagles never trailed after taking the early lead.
The second inning proved decisive, as Colby strung together a series of hits to plate four runs. Nolan, Carter, and Sadie Cheney each delivered RBI singles in the inning, showcasing the depth of the lineup.
Russell responded with a four-run third inning to briefly tie the game, but Colby answered immediately. Nolan and Cheney again came through in the clutch, combining for two more RBIs to reclaim the lead. From there, the Lady Eagles pulled away for good.
Game two belonged to Nolan, who turned in a dominant performance at the plate with four hits, four runs scored, and four RBI. Cheney was equally impactful, recording three hits and driving in four runs of her own. Fia Tubbs added a strong showing with four hits, three runs scored, and two RBI, giving Colby three hitters with four-hit performances in the game.
Carter once again handled pitching duties, throwing a complete game while working through traffic on the bases. She allowed five runs but limited further damage and kept Russell from mounting a comeback.
Across both games, Colby’s offensive balance stood out. Nolan led the offense with 6 runs, 5 hits, and 6 RBIs. Moss continued to be a steady presence with multiple hits, while Flanagin contributed runs and RBI in key moments. McCarty and Hull also played important roles in advancing runners and producing situational offense.
The Lady Eagles’ ability to respond to adversity, particularly in game two after Russell tied the score, highlighted a team that is playing with confidence and composure early in the season.
With the sweep, Colby not only defended its home field but reinforced its status as one of the top teams in the area, combining disciplined pitching with a lineup capable of producing runs throughout the order.