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Wenatchee Today
By the People, for the People
ACH Warriors Earn 1B District 6 Title Ahead of State Tournament
Warriors defeat DeSales 83-68 to claim district championship and secure second seed for state run
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) Warriors earned the 1B District 6 title on Saturday evening after an 83-68 victory over DeSales in the district championship game. With this win, the Warriors enter the state tournament as the second seed and prepare to make a deep run toward a state championship.
Why it matters
Winning the district title is a significant accomplishment for the Warriors, as it secures them a higher seed heading into the state tournament. As the coach noted, the competition will only get more intense from here, so entering the state tournament as a district champion gives the team momentum and confidence as they aim to capture the state title.
The details
The game started off with a high-scoring first quarter, as both teams traded blows and hit multiple three-pointers. ACH then went on a strong run in the second quarter, outscoring DeSales 24-9 to take a 48-31 lead at halftime. DeSales fought back in the second half, but the Warriors held strong to maintain their lead and claim the district championship.
- The district championship game took place on Saturday evening.
- ACH will face Neah Bay in the second round of the state tournament on Saturday at 2 p.m.
The players
Graham Grindy
Head Coach of the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors.
Max Grindy
The leading scorer for the Warriors, with 24 points in the district championship game.
Josh Booker
A key contributor for the Warriors, scoring 18 points in the district title game.
Tucker Bayless
One of the Warriors' starters, scoring 15 points in the district championship.
Caden Correia
A starter for the Warriors, scoring 13 points in the district title game.
Nolan Grindy
A starter for the Warriors, scoring 10 points in the district championship.
What they’re saying
“It's a cool deal, especially now that the districts are bigger ... when you are able to come out as a district champ, it certainly means something.”
— Graham Grindy, Head Coach (Bellingham Herald)
“It was a really good game; it was pretty fast-paced to start out with both teams trading blows. We both came out really hot and DeSales is a good basketball team.”
— Graham Grindy, Head Coach (Bellingham Herald)
“You just have to go one game at a time and not get ahead of yourself.”
— Graham Grindy, Head Coach (Bellingham Herald)
“We share the weight, share the responsibility, and we'll all go in and do it together.”
— Graham Grindy, Head Coach (Bellingham Herald)
“It's pretty dang special and as a coach with (sons) playing, it's a family.”
— Graham Grindy, Head Coach (Bellingham Herald)
What’s next
After a first-round bye, the Warriors head to Wenatchee High School on Saturday at 2 p.m. to face Neah Bay in the second round of the state tournament.
The takeaway
The Warriors' district championship victory demonstrates their strong team chemistry and ability to overcome tough opponents, which will be crucial as they aim to make a deep run in the state tournament. Their focus on taking things one game at a time and playing as a united team will serve them well as the competition intensifies.
