ASU-Mountain Home TrailBlazers set to open home schedule against Moberly Area

Head coach Landon Hay expects a tough early test as the TrailBlazers host the Moberly Area Greyhounds for a two-game series.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The ASU-Mountain Home TrailBlazers will begin their home schedule on Thursday, hosting the Moberly Area Community College Greyhounds for a two-day series at Cooper Park. Head coach Landon Hay says the Greyhounds are an athletic, experienced, and well-coached team, presenting a significant early test for the TrailBlazers, who enter the series with a 1-5 record.

Why it matters

The home opener is an important milestone for the TrailBlazers, as they look to build momentum and establish themselves as a competitive force in the region. The series against Moberly Area will provide valuable insights into the team's strengths and weaknesses, helping the coaching staff make adjustments as the season progresses.

The details

Ty Tilton, a Cotter native, is scheduled to start the opener for the TrailBlazers, with Keaton Matlick, a transfer from Kansas, slated for the second game. Moberly Area is known for its strong offensive capabilities, and Hay describes them as an athletic, experienced, and well-coached team. The TrailBlazers will focus on minimizing mistakes in order to give themselves the best chance of success.

  • The two-game series against Moberly Area is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, February 20-21, 2026.
  • First pitch for both days is set for 1 p.m. at Cooper Park.

The players

Landon Hay

The head coach of the ASU-Mountain Home TrailBlazers.

Ty Tilton

A Cotter native who is scheduled to start the opener for the TrailBlazers.

Keaton Matlick

A transfer from Kansas who is slated to start the second game for the TrailBlazers.

Chase Plowman

The left fielder for the TrailBlazers, who is viewed as a potential breakout player.

Moberly Area Community College Greyhounds

The opponent for the TrailBlazers in the two-game series, described as an athletic, experienced, and well-coached team.

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What they’re saying

“Moberly Area enters the series with a reputation as a strong offensive club. Hay describes the opponent as athletic, experienced and well coached, calling the matchup a significant early test.”

— Landon Hay, Head Coach (ktlo.com)

“Offensively, several players will be key for ASU-Mountain Home. Left fielder Chase Plowman is viewed as a potential breakout, and Coach Hay says he's excited to see him get hot.”

— Landon Hay, Head Coach (ktlo.com)

What’s next

The TrailBlazers will look to build on their home opener performance as they continue their season, with upcoming games against other regional opponents.

The takeaway

The home opener against Moberly Area represents an important early-season challenge for the ASU-Mountain Home TrailBlazers, as they seek to establish themselves as a competitive force in the region. The team's ability to minimize mistakes and capitalize on their offensive strengths will be key factors in determining the outcome of the series.