Bomber Baseball Looks to Take Step Forward

New coach Colton Schusted aims to build on last season's experience and competitive games.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:00pm

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The Bomber baseball team is looking to improve on last season's 5-13 overall record and 3-11 Great River Conference performance under new head coach Colton Schusted, a 2018 graduate who was an assistant coach last year. The team has just three seniors but returns several experienced players, including seniors Carter Beckman, Eliyah Belden, and Magnus Bremer, as well as juniors Soren Lilly and Juan Yslava. Coach Schusted is emphasizing strike-throwing, small-ball tactics, and a deep pitching staff to give the young Bombers a chance to win close games this season.

Why it matters

The Bomber baseball program is looking to build momentum and take a step forward after a challenging season last year. With a new coach who is familiar with the team and community, the Bombers have an opportunity to leverage their returning experience and young talent to compete in the highly competitive Great River Conference.

The details

In his first year as head coach, Colton Schusted is aiming to get the most out of the Bomber's young roster, which includes just three seniors. The team returns several experienced players like seniors Carter Beckman, Eliyah Belden, and Magnus Bremer, as well as juniors Soren Lilly and Juan Yslava. Coach Schusted is emphasizing strike-throwing, small-ball tactics like bunts and squeeze plays, and leveraging the team's deep pitching staff to give the Bombers a chance to win close games this season after last year's 5-13 overall and 3-11 conference record.

  • The Bomber baseball team's 2026 season begins in April.

The players

Colton Schusted

The Bomber's new head coach, a 2018 graduate who was an assistant coach last season.

Carter Beckman

A senior infielder and pitcher for the Bombers.

Eliyah Belden

A senior shortstop and pitcher for the Bombers.

Magnus Bremer

A senior infielder for the Bombers.

Soren Lilly

A junior center fielder and pitcher for the Bombers.

Juan Yslava

A junior pitcher for the Bombers.

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What they’re saying

“I know some of these guys from having come back and coached them in the summer. And I was a coach at Ogilvie, so I saw them from the other dugout before I became an assistant.”

— Colton Schusted, Head Coach

“Last year we competed, and I don't think there was any game that was out of control. We look to flip some of those one-run games in our favor.”

— Colton Schusted, Head Coach

“Matthew Blomdahl is one of the top sophomores in our league, and I think in our state. He'll have an impact on our team as our catcher and probably as our leadoff hitter.”

— Colton Schusted, Head Coach

What’s next

The Bomber baseball team will open their 2026 season in early April, looking to build on last year's experience and compete in the highly competitive Great River Conference.

The takeaway

With a new coach who is familiar with the team and community, the young Bomber baseball squad has an opportunity to leverage their returning experience and focus on fundamentals like strike-throwing and small-ball tactics to win more close games this season and take a step forward as a program.