Eagles Snap Skid with Dominant Rivalry Win Over Goodland
February 10, 2026
Colby High School’s boys basketball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Tuesday night, defeating rival Goodland High School 67-43 at the Colby Event Center on February 10.
After a challenging stretch of games, the Eagles responded with energy, defensive discipline, and balanced scoring, building a double-digit lead early and never allowing the Cowboys to seriously threaten.
Colby set the tone in the opening quarter. The Eagles jumped out to a 16-8 advantage midway through the first and carried an 18-8 lead into the second period. Jordan Jones and Josiah Hoppe each scored five points in the first quarter, while the defense limited Goodland to just a handful of clean looks.
The second quarter saw Colby stretch the margin further. Even after Colbin Curry exited with a lower right leg injury midway through the period and remained on the bench icing it for the rest of the night, the Eagles did not lose momentum. Cody Wright sparked a scoring surge, finishing strong at the rim and converting from the perimeter as Colby built a 38-23 halftime lead.
At the break, the numbers reflected Colby’s control. Wright had 12 first-half points, Jones added 10, and Hoppe was already making his presence felt on the glass. Defensively, the Eagles had held Goodland to just six field goals and forced multiple contested possessions.
Colby opened the half on an 8-0 run, highlighted by back-to-back threes from Jones and Hoppe. The Eagles pushed the lead to 46-23 and continued to apply pressure on both ends. Hoppe dominated the boards, repeatedly converting second-chance opportunities. His relentless offensive rebounding led to multiple put-backs, and he finished the night with 14 points.
Jones, meanwhile, found his rhythm from everywhere on the floor. He scored 25 points overall, mixing mid-range pull-ups, drives to the basket, and timely three-pointers. Wright complemented him with 12 points, attacking closeouts and knocking down outside shots.
By the end of the third quarter, Colby led 62-34, and the running clock was triggered early in the fourth after the Eagles extended the margin to 30.
With the outcome secured, Colby turned to its junior varsity unit. Corbin Sherman wasted little time making an impact, knocking down a three-pointer, while younger players gained valuable varsity minutes in the closing stretch.
Perhaps more important than the offensive production was the defensive response. Colby limited Goodland to just 11 made field goals in the game, with several coming after the outcome had already been decided. Rebounding was markedly improved, particularly on the offensive end, where Hoppe consistently created extra possessions.
For a team looking to halt a losing streak and regain confidence, Tuesday night provided exactly what was needed. The Eagles played with urgency, shared the scoring load, and defended at a high level from start to finish.
Colby improves to 10-10 on the season with the rivalry win and will look to carry that momentum forward into Friday as they will be traveling to Cimarron for another league game.