Demons Baseball Completes Incredible Comeback Against Grand Junction

Durango High School baseball team rallies from 8-0 deficit to win 12-9 at home

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:55am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of bright green, navy blue, and orange representing the dynamic action on the field.Durango High School's dramatic comeback victory over Grand Junction showcases the team's resilience and offensive firepower.Durango Today

The Durango High School baseball team overcame an 8-0 deficit in the second inning to defeat Grand Junction 12-9 on Friday. After Grand Junction jumped out to an early lead, Durango responded with a 9-run bottom of the second inning to tie the game. The Demons then took the lead for good in the fourth inning and held on for the victory, improving to 6-4 overall and 1-0 in league play.

Why it matters

Durango's comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to never count themselves out, even when facing a large early deficit. The win also keeps the Demons in contention in the 4A/5A Southwestern League race.

The details

Grand Junction jumped out to an 8-0 lead through the first two innings, but Durango responded with 9 runs in the bottom of the second to tie the game. The Demons then took the lead for good in the fourth inning and held on for the 12-9 victory. Senior Dylan Burns led Durango at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, while junior Duncan Walsh added a two-run homer. Junior pitcher Coen Anderson settled in after the early struggles to finish the game strongly for the Demons.

  • Grand Junction scored 8 runs in the first two innings to take an 8-0 lead.
  • Durango responded with 9 runs in the bottom of the second inning to tie the game at 8-8.
  • Durango took the lead for good with a run in the fourth inning to go up 10-9.
  • Durango added two more runs in the sixth inning to make the final score 12-9.

The players

Coen Anderson

A junior pitcher for Durango High School who bounced back after the early struggles to finish the game strongly for the Demons.

Dylan Burns

A senior for Durango High School who led the team at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run.

Duncan Walsh

A junior for Durango High School who hit a two-run homer as part of the Demons' 9-run second inning.

Masen Hibbeler

The head coach of the Durango High School baseball team, who praised his team's heart and resilience in the comeback victory.

Grand Junction

The opposing team that jumped out to an 8-0 lead before Durango stormed back to win 12-9.

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What they’re saying

“It's a testament to the heart the boys have. They never get down, even in the beginning of the season, they're never down, they're never out of it. We came back, and we don't lose at home.”

— Masen Hibbeler, Durango High School Head Coach

“I just had a lot of faith in my teammates. I knew that we're really good with the stick, so I had no worries in that aspect. I just continued to put it in the zone. Let them hit it.”

— Coen Anderson, Durango High School Junior Pitcher

“I just kept going off-speed and working it backward. They didn't seem to adjust to it, so it worked well.”

— Coen Anderson, Durango High School Junior Pitcher

What’s next

Durango and Grand Junction will face off again on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Durango.

The takeaway

Durango's incredible comeback victory showcases the team's never-say-die attitude and ability to rally from large deficits. The win keeps the Demons in contention in the league race and demonstrates the team's resilience and offensive firepower.