Softball Keeps Rolling, Runs Record to 22-5
The Colby College Softball team picked up three more wins this week, and from formidable opponents. Middlebury and Williams entered the weekend with a combined 14-2 record in conference games, and after the dust settled the Mules found themselves alone atop the NESCAC standings.
Colby nearly made it a pair of sweeps, taking the opener against Middlebury on Friday to extra innings. The Panthers broke the tie in the top of the ninth to hand the Mules their only setback of the week. Colby evened the series in the nightcap behind a brilliant pitching performance from Sharlotte Stazinski. The first-year led the Mules to a 2-1 victory, and their fourth win over a ranked opponent this season. Carissa Cassidy collected two hits in each game as Colby tallied 17 hits across the set.
In Saturday's twin bill sweep over Williams, Colby once again rode its stellar pitching staff to a sweep of the Ephs. The wins went to Sophia Meade in game one and Stazinski in game two, as the duo combined for just one earned run over 14 innings. Cassidy paced the Mules at the plate with four hits and currently sits in third place in the conference in batting average, hits, and runs scored.
Colby is currently 22-5 and will head across town Thursday for a solo match against Thomas before embarking on their final road trip of the season this weekend. The Mules will take on Wesleyan Saturday and Trinity Sunday in Connecticut.
Track & Field 2nd at Maine's Pine Tree Classic
Lining up against Maine's top Division III teams in the annual Pine Tree Classic, Colby's men's and women's Track & Field teams both placed second with a combined eight event winners and 36 top-5 performances.
The Men's team fell just shy of gold, finishing four points behind host Bates (145.5-141.5). Patrick Kuprewicz (110 Hurdles), Brady Clegg (Steeplechase), and Lexington Lehnert (Pole Vault) all won their events with Kuprewicz leading Colby's podium sweep in the 110 Hurdles.
MEN'S TOP-3 RESULTS:
- 1 - Kuprewicz, 110 Hurdles
- 1 - Clegg, Steeplechase
- 1 - Lex Lehnert, Pole Vault
- 2 - Jackson Coelho, 800m
- 2 - Levi Biery, 110 Hurdles
- 2 - Mark Graubart, 400 Hurdles
- 2 - Logan Sullivan, High Jump
- 2 - Logan Lehnert, Pole Vault
- 3 - Samuel Graubart, 400m
- 3 - Henry Reichle, 800m
- 3 - James Regan, 5000m
- 3 - Milan Joshi, 110 Hurdles
- 3 - 4x400 Relay: Jake Hall, Sullivan, Reeve Derby, Alex Lyon
The women's team placed second out of 10 competing teams led by Charlotte Brake-Hoffman (100m), Simone Waheed (200m), Kaitlyn Ewald (400m), and the 4x100 and 4x400 Relay teams won their events. Ewald's victory in the 400m led the way for a sweep of the podium in that event.
WOMEN'S TOP-3 RESULTS:
- 1 - Brake-Hoffman, 100m
- 1 - Waheed, 200m
- 1 - Ewald, 400m
- 1 - 4x100 Relay: Tally Zeller, Ewald, Waheed, Brake-Hoffman
- 1 - 4x400 Relay: Alex Hermsdorf, Waheed, Amanda Schneider, Quinn Cushing
- 2 - Olivia Doherty, 400m
- 2 - Maddie Bush, 800m
- 2 - Jordan Roskiewicz
- 3 - Ewald, 200m
- 3 - Hermsdorf, 400m
Championship season starts this coming weekend with the NESCAC meet Saturday and Sunday in Williamstown, Mass.
Women's Lacrosse Clinches CBB Title, Eyes NESCAC Postseason
Colby finished the regular season with a busy three-game stretch, navigating crucial conference matchups to solidify their standing heading into the postseason.
On Wednesday, the Mules secured a definitive 14-10 victory over in-state rival Bates in Lewiston, officially clinching the CBB title for the season. Charlotte Michener and Joselyn Silva spearheaded the offensive attack, each netting four goals, while the defense, anchored by Gisele Uva’s four groundballs, held the Bobcats to just two scores in the final quarter. By winning the battle at the draw circle 15-11, the Mules were able to dictate the tempo and stifle any late comeback attempts from the Bobcats. The team then traveled to Hartford on Saturday to face #16 Trinity College, where they fought through a defensive battle but ultimately fell 12-7. Despite the loss, goalkeeper Brynna Hall kept the Mules within striking distance with 13 saves, while the offense saw two goals from Emily Counihan and three points from Michener (1G, 2A). Colby bounced back quickly on Sunday, returning home to Bill Alfond Field for a dominant 17-6 win over Roger Williams to close out the regular season. The Mules wasted no time asserting control, orchestrating a massive 8-1 scoring run in the first quarter that effectively decided the game before halftime. The offensive explosion saw ten different goal scorers for the Mules, including hat tricks from Stella Regan, Michener, and Silva. This commanding victory provided a strong final note for the regular season as the team found its rhythm on both ends of the field.
Women's Lacrosse (9-6 overall, 4-6 in conference) now awaits the final NESCAC regular season results on Wednesday to determine the official seeding for the upcoming conference championship tournament.
Crew Shines in Worcester Showdown
The Mules traveled to Worcester, Massachusetts this past weekend to test their speed against a deep field of regional and national opponents.
The Women’s Crew team stole the spotlight with a dominant performance, securing a clean sweep across all three of their races against WPI, Clark, and Conn. College. The first varsity eight led the charge, finishing more than 10 seconds ahead of the field with a time of 6:52.0, while the second and third varsity boats followed suit with commanding victories of their own. On the men’s side, the Mules faced a gauntlet of four top-ten programs, including defending national champion Trinity. Colby showcased its depth by outpacing both Ithaca and WPI in every event, with the first varsity eight hanging tough with the leaders early to secure a third-place finish in 6:00.46.
Head Coach Stew Stokes expressed pride in both programs' progress, noting that the weekend provided a vital benchmark as they transition into conference competition.
Both teams now return to Maine with their sights set on the President's Cup, where they will battle state rivals Bates and Bowdoin next Sunday.
Baseball Tops Husson, Battles with Trinity
Riding high from a series sweep of Bates a week ago, the Colby Baseball team kept grinding this week with four games on the docket.
The Mules strategically outpaced Husson on Wednesday, spreading the work out on the mound to four different hurlers. Patrick Shrake's four-hit game propelled the Mules at the dish and Jeb Burkhart's home run in the fifth put Colby in front for good.
In their NESCAC matchup, Colby ran into a hot Trinity team that won seven of their last nine games entering the weekend. Despite a slight advantage for the Mules in hits across the three games (31-30), the Bantams edged Colby in each contest by scores of 7-4, 4-3, and 7-4. The tightest battle came in Saturday's morning affair as it took 12 innings to declare a victor.
Prior to Saturday's games, Colby celebrated the careers of their seven seniors.
Colby currently sits at 17-11 ahead of a pivotal final week of the regular season. The Mules will host Husson midweek before a home-and-home series with the Polar Bears over the weekend. Friday will feature a solo game on Mayflower Hill while Saturday will see a double header in Brunswick. The Mules are trying to solidify their seeding in the NESCAC playoff picture while Bowdoin needs to win all three to qualify.
Women's Tennis Splits Road Weekend, Sweeps Trinity
Colby split a pair of road contests against NESCAC opponents this weekend, following a tough battle in Medford with a dominant shutout victory in Hartford.
On Saturday, the Mules traveled to face #18 Tufts, ultimately falling 6-1 against a strong Jumbos squad. Despite the scoreline, Colby showed their competitive edge in several flights, highlighted by Jade Finestone and Ella Novion securing a 6-4 victory at the No. 3 doubles position. In singles play, Finestone pushed her opponent at the No. 1 spot into a 10-point tiebreaker victory, while Isabella Suk and Soumya Wijesekera also battled through marathon three-set matches but came up short. Colby bounced back on Sunday, delivering a flawless performance to sweep Trinity 7-0. The Mules took total control during the doubles round, fueled by a 6-0 shutout from Isabella Suk and Michaela Landry at the No. 1 spot and clinical wins from the pairings of Kat Lowy/Wijesekera and Finestone/Novion. Singles play was equally impressive, as the Mules displayed great resilience with four come-from-behind victories, including Novion's three-set win at the top flight and marathon tiebreaker triumphs from Suk, Amelie Gal, and Abby Hess.
The Mules (7-7 overall, 3-4 in conference action) now return to Mayflower Hill for a busy three-game stretch against Bowdoin, Middlebury, and Williams to conclude the regular season.
Men’s Tennis Celebrates Senior Day with Victory Over Trinity
The Mules navigated a challenging week of NESCAC play, facing two top-ten opponents on the road and at home before honoring their senior class with a conference win.
Colby opened the week in Brunswick on Thursday for a tough road test against #9 Bowdoin falling 7-0, followed by a home clash with #3 Tufts on Saturday at the Alfond-Wales Tennis Courts. While the Jumbos ultimately secured a 6-1 victory, Marco Ziets-Segura provided a major highlight for the Mules at the No. 6 singles position by dispatching his opponent in straight sets (6-4, 6-3) to put Colby on the board. Men’s Tennis capped off the week on a high note Sunday afternoon, defeating Trinity 4-2 to celebrate Senior Day. The Mules set the tone immediately by sweeping all three doubles matches - led by identical 6-4 wins from the pairs of Marco Ziets-Segura and Jason Daly, Bilal Asim and Diego Sosa, and Matthew Jeong and Kevin Mortimer - to claim the opening point. In singles play, Jason Daly and Rhys Spano led the charge at the top of the lineup, both battling through grueling second-sets to secure critical points for the Mules. Ziets-Segura then delivered his second singles win of the weekend with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 performance at the No. 5 spot to clinch the team victory in style for the home crowd.
Colby (6-8 overall, 4-4 in NESCAC play) will look to carry the energy from Senior Day into their final regular-season contests next weekend as they travel to Middlebury and Williams.
Men's Lacrosse Battles #9 Bates and Trinity in Season Finale
The Mules wrapped up their 2026 campaign this week with two hard-fought NESCAC contests at home against #9 Bates College and Trinity College.
On Wednesday, the Mules hosted the Bobcats, falling 19-9 despite a standout four-goal performance from Eli Chilicki and strong offensive contributions from Will Steele (1G, 2A) and Gavin Rothenberg (1G, 1A). While Colby kept pace in the ground ball battle and clearing game, a high-scoring second quarter allowed the Bobcats to pull away and maintain control through the second half leading to the 19-9 final. The Mules' defensive unit remained active throughout the night, forcing several key turnovers and successfully clearing 20 of 21 attempts to keep the pressure on the ranked Bobcats. On Saturday, the Mules celebrated Senior Day in a thriller against Trinity. After trailing 7-2 with seven minutes left in the second quarter, Colby surged back to tie the game at 10-10 with five minutes left in regulation. However, the Bantams managed a late three-goal run to secure a 13-11 win, even as Cormac Wright added a final goal for the Mules in the closing seconds. The Mules outshot the Bantams 50-47, putting relentless pressure on the Trinity cage until the final whistle. Daniel O'Connor, Chilicki, and Rothenberg each contributed three goals a piece. Will Heisler totaled 12 saves in his final collegiate outing.
Men's Lacrosse concludes 2026 with a 4-10 overall record and will be back in action next spring.
Special thank you to the photographers who helped make this production possible: Wendy Adam P'27, Bonnie Baker Photography, Phillip Belena Photography, Stephen R. Clouthier, Alexis Coates '28, Ashley Conti, Traigh DeMasi '28, Matthew Freeman '29, Steve Fuller @flyingpoint, Rob Hess, Josie Kim '29, Peter Li '26, Jennifer Maguire P'26, Michael Maher, Logan Marku '28, Jarin Pressman '29, Gregory Rec, Reese Robinson '27, Daryn Slover P'28, Isadora Wells '26, Ansley White '26, and the Colby Communications team.