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Fort Morgan Baseball Flexing Early-Season Muscle
Mustangs ranked No. 10 in CHSAA Class 4A with 8-2 start
Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:33pm
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Fort Morgan's high-powered offense and deep pitching staff have the Mustangs soaring to a strong start in the 2026 high school baseball season.Fort Morgan TodayJust a few weeks into the spring season, the Fort Morgan High School baseball team is off to an 8-2 start and ranked No. 10 in the CHSAA Class 4A Selection & Seeding Index. The Mustangs have already notched wins over several highly ranked opponents across multiple classifications, showcasing a potent offense led by players like Jadin Carrera, Riley Elrick, and Cooper Chisum.
Why it matters
Fort Morgan's strong early-season performance has put the rest of Class 4A on notice, as the Mustangs look to build on their success and potentially make a deep playoff run. The team's offensive firepower and pitching depth have been key factors in their impressive start.
The details
The Mustangs' only losses have come against 5A No. 6 Northfield (15-1) and 4A No. 1 Roosevelt (8-6). Otherwise, Fort Morgan has taken down the likes of 4A No. 36 Skyview, 4A No. 27 Pueblo East, 3A No. 14 Alamosa, and 3A No. 12 Alameda. Offensively, Jadin Carrera leads the team with a .548 batting average, 11 RBIs, 17 hits, and 15 runs, while Riley Elrick is hitting .462 with 10 RBIs and 12 hits. On the mound, Cooper Chisum has 12 strikeouts and just 9 earned runs through 19 innings, and JJ Marquez has added 14 strikeouts and 4 earned runs in 14.2 innings.
- The Mustangs opened the season in early April 2026.
- Fort Morgan will play at 3A No. 1 Eaton on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 at 4 p.m.
The players
Cooper Chisum
A key pitcher and hitter for the Mustangs, leading the team in several offensive and pitching categories.
Jadin Carrera
The team's leading hitter, batting .548 with 11 RBIs, 17 hits, and 15 runs scored.
Riley Elrick
A strong offensive contributor, batting .462 with 10 RBIs and 12 hits.
Royer Alvarez
Has driven in 11 runs for the Mustangs so far this season.
Josh Langford
The head coach of the Fort Morgan baseball team.
What they’re saying
“We have great team chemistry and the boys really have a passion for the game.”
— Josh Langford, Head Coach
“Cooper Chisum, Luis Hernandez, JJ Marquez, and Royer Alvarez have led our pitching staff and really throw a lot of strikes to keep people off the bases.”
— Josh Langford, Head Coach
What’s next
The Mustangs will look to continue their strong start when they face 3A No. 1 Eaton on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 at 4 p.m.
The takeaway
Fort Morgan's early-season success has established them as a force to be reckoned with in Class 4A baseball. Their balanced attack, led by standout performances from players like Carrera, Elrick, and Chisum, has the Mustangs poised for a potential deep playoff run.
