Colfax upsets Walla Walla, wins tourney

They might have heard it in Montana.

Playing at Lewiston in the Avista Holiday Tournament final Saturday night, Colfax’s Brandon Gfeller, a University of Montana recruit, scored the Bulldogs’ final 13 points as they held on for the championship over 4A Walla Walla, 42-36.

The Colfax Bulldogs and Coach Reece Jenkin pose with the Avista Holiday Tournament winner’s plaque Saturday night.

“Very, very seldom do we play an opponent like that,” said Colfax Coach Reece Jenkin. “Not since I’ve been coaching here have we played a school that size. It was a great win and a confidence builder as we move o...