Colby Community College Trojans Open Home Slate with Doubleheader Sweep Over Lamar
February 12, 2026
The Colby Community College Trojans christened their home schedule February 12 in emphatic fashion, sweeping a doubleheader from Lamar at Casey Quagliano Field inside Young Memorial Park. In front of a home crowd eager for spring baseball, the Trojans showcased timely hitting, opportunistic base running, and enough pitching to secure a pair of statement wins to open the 2026 home campaign.
Game 1 unfolded as a back-and-forth battle that required late-game execution. Colby struck first in the opening inning, manufacturing three runs behind aggressive swings and disciplined at-bats. Jacob Mraz ignited the offense with a double and later added to his day with a four-hit performance, driving in a run and scoring twice. Turner Zdunich contributed two hits and two RBIs, consistently barreling baseballs to the gaps and up the middle.
Lamar responded with pressure in the middle innings, capitalizing on walks and defensive miscues to climb back into the contest. The Lopes briefly seized momentum in the sixth, but Colby answered immediately. Anthany Deblois delivered the swing of the afternoon in that frame, launching a home run to center field to pull the Trojans within striking distance. The long ball shifted the energy in the dugout and set the stage for a decisive push.
Colby’s resilience surfaced again in the bottom of the sixth and eighth innings. After leveling the score at 7-7 on an error-induced rally in the sixth, the Trojans executed in the eighth. With traffic on the bases, clutch singles from Clifford and Mraz applied sustained pressure to Lamar’s defense. Colby ultimately secured the go-ahead run and closed the door in the top half, highlighted by strong defensive work and a caught stealing that erased a potential threat. The Trojans escaped with an 8-7 victory, outlasting Lamar in a contest defined by momentum swings.
Game 2 presented a different narrative. Colby’s pitching staff established early command, recording multiple strikeouts in the opening frames and limiting Lamar’s offensive rhythm. The Trojans built a multi-run cushion in the second inning, capitalizing on defensive errors and delivering RBI singles in high-leverage spots.
Chase Kessler provided an early spark with a two-RBI single, while Caden Clifford continued his steady production with two hits. Matthew Murray delivered the decisive blow in the fourth inning, crushing a home run to left field that plated two and extended the advantage. Murray finished with two runs scored and two RBIs, anchoring a lineup that demonstrated depth from top to bottom.
Defensively, Colby tightened execution in the latter innings. Clean infield play and controlled pitching sequences limited Lamar to scattered base runners, while the Trojans added insurance in the sixth, benefiting from aggressive base running and pressure on wild pitches. The result was an 8-2 victory that sealed the sweep.
Across the twin bill, Colby displayed encouraging offensive trends: consistent contact through the middle of the order, situational hitting with runners in scoring position, and production from multiple lineup spots. The Trojans combined power with opportunism, homering twice on the day while also manufacturing runs via walks, hit-by-pitches, and defensive miscues.
Opening day at Casey Quagliano Field offered more than two wins; it provided a blueprint. If Colby continues to blend timely power, disciplined at-bats, and opportunistic defense, the Trojans position themselves as a formidable presence on their home diamond throughout the spring.