Butler Community College vs. Colby Community College

April 12, 2025

Colby, KAN - The Colby Community College softball team had a thrilling game against Butler Community College. The Trojans began with a 4-2 loss and finished off the day with a close battle of 6-5 loss. Colby is now 27-20 overall and 8-16 in the KJCCC conference and will be taking on Hutchinson Community College on Wednesday, April 16th at 2PM CDT.

Game 1 Recap: Colby vs Butler

Butler took control in the first inning, scoring three runs. However, the Trojans responded with resilience. In the third inning, Colby managed to get on the scoreboard when Tess Polad hit a home run, narrowing the deficit to 3-1.

The Trojans continued to fight back in the fifth inning. Brooklyn Jackson doubled, driving in Tess Polad and cutting Butler's lead to 3-2. Unfortunately for Colby, Butler added 2 in the seventh inning, sealing the 4-2 victory for Butler.

Key Performers in Game 1 

-Tess Polad was instrumental in keeping Colby in the game, scoring both of the team's runs. Her solo home run in the third inning was the highlight of the game 

-Brooklyn Jackson contributed significantly with an RBI double in the fifth inning, driving in Polad and bringing Colby within one run of Butler.

Despite the loss, the Colby Trojans showed grit and determination against a strong team.. The Trojans will aim to build on these performances as they prepare for their next challenge.

Game 2 Recap: Colby vs Butler

 Butler scored first in the third inning. However, Colby responded in the fourth inning with a two-run effort. M. Rauzi's double was instrumental in bringing in a run, followed by T. Polad's contribution to tie the game at 2-2.

The game remained tightly contested, with both teams exchanging runs in the sixth inning. Colby managed to level the score again, thanks to a timely RBI from S. Valenti, making it 4-4. The Trojans' defense held strong, keeping Butler from pulling away.

As the game extended into extra innings, the Trojans showed resilience. In the 10th inning, P. Pierce delivered a crucial two-RBI single that brought the game back to a tie, 5-5, after Butler had briefly taken the lead.

Despite their efforts, Colby was unable to capitalize on opportunities in the 11th inning, and Butler managed to score the decisive run.

Key Performers:

- M. Rauzi was a standout, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI, providing a crucial hit that helped keep Colby in the game.
-T. Polad** contributed significantly with two hits and an RBI, playing a pivotal role in Colby's offensive efforts.
- P. Pierce came up big in extra innings with a two-RBI single, demonstrating clutch performance under pressure.
- S. Valenti  added an important RBI in the sixth inning, helping to maintain the Trojans' competitive edge.

Despite the loss, the Trojans displayed commendable grit and determination. They will look to bounce back in their next home game in Colby, Kansas, against Hutchinson Community College on Wednesday, April 16th at 2 PM CDT. Support our Trojans at another home game!