Colfax Bulldogs win state championship after undefeated season

Colfax defeats Adna 69-56 to claim second state title in three years

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Colfax Bulldogs boys basketball team completed an undefeated 27-0 season by defeating the Adna Pirates 69-56 in the State 2B championship game. Colfax was led by senior Adrik Jenkin, who scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. The Bulldogs claimed their second state title in the last three years, honoring late head coach Reece Jenkin, who passed away in February after a battle with cancer.

Why it matters

Colfax's state championship victory caps an emotional season for the team, which dedicated their run to former head coach Reece Jenkin. The Bulldogs' undefeated season and dominant tournament performance showcases the strength of their program, which has now won two state titles in the last three years.

The details

Colfax, the tournament's No. 1 seed, jumped out to an early lead but had to fend off a second-half surge from Adna. The teams traded the lead six times in the first half before Colfax pulled away in the second half, sparked by back-to-back 3-pointers from Adrik Jenkin. The Bulldogs nearly doubled up Adna in rebounds, 46-24, with Jenkin grabbing a team-high 12. Adna was led by juniors Trevin Salme (24 points) and Landen Cline (15 points), but ultimately couldn't overcome Colfax's size and Jenkin's scoring outburst.

  • Colfax completed its unbeaten season with the state championship victory on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • Reece Jenkin, Colfax's former head coach, passed away on February 27, 2026 after a battle with cancer.

The players

Ben Aune

The head coach of the Colfax Bulldogs boys basketball team.

Adrik Jenkin

A senior on the Colfax Bulldogs team who scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the state championship game.

Reece Jenkin

The former head coach of the Colfax Bulldogs who passed away in February 2026 after a battle with cancer.

Luke Salme

The head coach of the Adna Pirates boys basketball team, which reached its first-ever State 2B title game.

Trevin Salme

A junior on the Adna Pirates team who scored 24 points in the state championship game.

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What they’re saying

“Obivously this was something we wanted to do, but again, I never talked about winning a state championship with the kids. Now was it in the back of my head? Of course it was. Was it in theirs? Yes, they talked about it.”

— Ben Aune, Head Coach, Colfax Bulldogs (Bellingham Herald)

“We knew we could be pretty tough our senior year. To go out like this was amazing. We knew it was within reach, but we were focused game by game.”

— Adrik Jenkin, Senior, Colfax Bulldogs (Bellingham Herald)

“I did feel like we would be able to score. The biggest concerns against these guys are rebounding and Adrik. Those two things eventually catch up to you.”

— Luke Salme, Head Coach, Adna Pirates (Bellingham Herald)

What’s next

Colfax will look to defend their state championship next season, while Adna will aim to build on their first-ever appearance in the title game.

The takeaway

Colfax's state championship victory is a testament to the strength of their program and the resilience of the team in the face of adversity, as they dedicated their undefeated season to their late head coach Reece Jenkin. The Bulldogs' dominant performance showcases the depth and talent of their roster, setting them up for continued success in the years to come.