What Elite Looks Like

A photographic glimpse of a successful fall sports campaign for the Mules

The fourth-ranked Colby women's volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against No. 14 Trinity University in Texas during an NCAA quarterfinals match at Illinois Wesleyan University in early December.

Photography by Ashley L. Conti

December 9, 2025

Colby’s athletic excellence continued to play on the national stage during the fall sports seasons, culminating in NCAA tournament appearances and individual honors for multiple athletes.

Brady Moseley ’27, Cyanne Jones ’28, and Kendall Glover ’29 earned All-American honors while powering the volleyball team to an Elite 8 appearance in the NCAA D-III women’s volleyball tournament at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. After taking the final set to extra points, the Mules fell to Trinity University, ending their bid for the title.

A circular patch with the letters NCAA being places on the sleeve of a volleyball player by another player. — At left, the NCAA patch is placed on a player’s sleeve before the start of the volleyball tournament. At right, Alli McKinney ’26 serves the ball vs. Marymount University in a match played in at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. Colby won, advancing to the Elite 8. (Click to enlarge)

A volleyball player gets ready to strike a ball. — At left, the NCAA patch is placed on a player’s sleeve before the start of the volleyball tournament. At right, Alli McKinney ’26 serves the ball vs. Marymount University in a match played in at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. Colby won, advancing to the Elite 8. (Click to enlarge)

A volleyball player on one knee about to hit the ball over the net. — Brady Moseley ’27 digs for a ball against Trinity University in Texas during a quarterfinal match in Bloomington, Ill.

A group of volleyball players celebrate. — From top left to right: Sydney DeProfio ’29 celebrates with Alli McKenney ’26 after scoring a point. Gabby Grujic ’27 digs out the ball. Kendall Glover ’29 blocks an attempt at the net. Alexa Peguero ’27 spikes the ball. (Click to enlarge)

A volleyball player dives for the ball. — From top left to right: Sydney DeProfio ’29 celebrates with Alli McKenney ’26 after scoring a point. Gabby Grujic ’27 digs out the ball. Kendall Glover ’29 blocks an attempt at the net. Alexa Peguero ’27 spikes the ball. (Click to enlarge)

Colby football enjoyed its best season since 2005 with a 6-3 record and another CBB title. Nine players were selected as All-NESCAC, as was the coaching staff. A highlight of the season was taking down Trinity College 13-6 in early September. It marked Colby’s first victory over Trinity in 30 years, and Jack Cosgrove, the Dick McGee Head Coach for Colby Football, notched his 150th career NCAA victory.

A football player doused in water. — Joshua Iyonsi ’26 cools off in the September heat.

A group of football players celebrate. — Sebastien Romain ’26 leads the celebration with teammates after defeating Trinity.

The women’s soccer team marked a second consecutive appearance in the NCAA D-III tournament, beating Montclair State University of New Jersey before falling to Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

An aerial view of a soccer field with tall buildings in the background. — From top left to right: Colby played Montclair State University at MIT in Cambridge, Mass., with Boston providing a picturesque backdrop for the Mules’ victory. Claire Walsh ’28 surges past a defender. Murphy Leung ’26 runs toward teammates to celebrate a goal. (Click to enlarge)

A defending soccer players chases a Colby player advancing with the ball. — From top left to right: Colby played Montclair State University at MIT in Cambridge, Mass., with Boston providing a picturesque backdrop for the Mules’ victory. Claire Walsh ’28 surges past a defender. Murphy Leung ’26 runs toward teammates to celebrate a goal. (Click to enlarge)

After qualifying as a team to the NCAA Championships in three straight years (2019-22), Colby’s Men’s Cross Country team returned to the national event as a unit this fall. Led by Chris Gould, Colby placed 31st. Ada Grant represented Colby on the women’s side placing 195th in the field of 290 competitors.