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Colfax Boys Basketball Coach Honored Despite Cancer Battle
Reece Jenkin named Northeast 2B League Coach of the Year as his undefeated team wins district title.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Reece Jenkin, the head coach of the undefeated Colfax Bulldogs boys basketball team, was named the Northeast 2B League Coach of the Year on the same day his team won the district title. Jenkin is currently undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but was present at the game to receive a standing ovation from the crowd.
Why it matters
Jenkin's recognition as Coach of the Year despite his serious health challenges is an inspiring story that highlights the impact coaches can have on their teams and communities, even in the face of adversity.
The details
Jenkin's Colfax Bulldogs boys basketball team finished the regular season undefeated, culminating in a district title win on the same day Jenkin was named the Northeast 2B League Coach of the Year. Despite his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment, Jenkin was present at the game to receive a standing ovation from the crowd for over a minute.
- On February 22, 2026, Reece Jenkin was named the Northeast 2B League Coach of the Year.
- On February 22, 2026, the undefeated Colfax Bulldogs boys basketball team won the district title.
The players
Reece Jenkin
The head coach of the undefeated Colfax Bulldogs boys basketball team, who was named the Northeast 2B League Coach of the Year while undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Colfax Bulldogs
The undefeated boys basketball team that won the district title on the same day their head coach, Reece Jenkin, was named the Northeast 2B League Coach of the Year.
The takeaway
Reece Jenkin's recognition as Coach of the Year despite his serious health challenges is an inspiring story that highlights the impact coaches can have on their teams and communities, even in the face of adversity.
