Softball Dominates Pratt in Away Conference Doubleheader

PRATT, Kan. – The Colby Trojans softball delivered an offensive showcase Wednesday (March 11), sweeping the Pratt Beavers softball in convincing fashion 11–2 and 17–2 in a conference doubleheader in Pratt, KS. Colby combined for 28 runs on 30 hits across the two games, using big innings in both contests to pull away from the Beavers and improve to 10–8 (5–1 KJCCC) while Pratt dropped to 3–17 (0–6 KJCCC).

Game 1

The Trojans used a seven-run fourth inning to break open a close game and secure the run-rule victory in the opener.

Colby struck first in the top of the first inning when Olivia Wirth scored on a wild pitch to give the Trojans a 1–0 lead. Pratt responded in the bottom half of the inning as Alyssa Montez launched a two-run homer to briefly put the Beavers ahead 2–1.

Colby answered in the second inning when Kylan Sorenson doubled to right center to score Brooklynn Ekker, tying the game at 2–2.

The Trojans then exploded in the fourth. Ava Pezely started the rally with a two-run single before Briley Christensen followed with an RBI single. After an error allowed another run to score, Dayana Miller capped the inning with a three-run home run, pushing Colby's lead to 9–2.

Colby added two more runs in the fifth inning as Wirth doubled and later scored during the rally, while Christensen drove in another run to make it 11–2.

Christensen led the Trojans at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs, while Wirth recorded two doubles and two runs scored. Sorenson also added two hits, and Miller's three-run homer highlighted the big inning.

In the circle, Cheyenne Cramer earned the win, allowing two runs on six hits with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

Game 2

The Trojans continued their offensive surge in game two, erupting for 17 runs on 17 hits to complete the doubleheader sweep.

After three scoreless innings, Colby broke through in the fourth inning. Sorenson tripled to drive in the first run before Ekker doubled to extend the lead. The Trojans kept the pressure on with RBI hits from Lucy Davis and Wirth before Christensen blasted a three-run home run to cap an eight-run inning and give Colby an 8–0 advantage.

Pratt pushed across two runs in the fifth, but the Trojans responded with another massive inning in the sixth.

Colby plated nine runs in the frame, highlighted by Christensen's second home run of the game, a two-run shot. Katelyn Zukewich added a two-run double, while Bailey Jackson delivered a two-run double as part of the rally.

Christensen led the offense with a huge performance, finishing 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs. Zukewich went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, while Davis had a perfect 3-for-3 day with three runs scored. Sorenson, Ekker, and Pavlov each added two hits in the win.

In the circle, Alison Nikolaus picked up the victory, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out five across six innings.

Including both games, Briley Christensen continued her incredible run at the plate, delivering a dominant performance in the doubleheader. Christensen went 6-for-7 with two home runs and seven RBIs across the two games. Just last week, Christensen earned both KJCCC Player of the Week and NJCAA Player of the Week honors after an outstanding week at the plate. Her continued offensive surge has been a major catalyst for the Trojans as they push through conference play.

With the sweep, the Colby Trojans softball will carry strong momentum into a key conference matchup this weekend at home against Hutchinson. The Blue Dragons enters the series 16–6 (5–1 KJCCC) matching Colby's conference record and setting up an important early-season battle near the top of the standings. While the Blue Dragons have been strong overall this season, they have struggled more away from home, giving the Trojans an opportunity to capitalize with the doubleheader being played in Colby. With both teams currently tied for second place in the conference standings, the upcoming matchup could play a significant role in shaping the early KJCCC race.