Bulldogs stay on track for state title

Nate Akesson hits a two-run inside-the-park home run in the state championship game at Wheeler Field in Centralia.

Colfax baseball players finished a run to the state 2B title Saturday at Wheeler Field in Centralia with a 5-3 win in the ninth inning against a 25-0 team from Tri-Cities Prep. The title game came after the Bulldogs Friday night edged Wahkiakum 6-5 with a comeback win in the semi-final round.

"I just can't say enough about this team," coach Mike Perry commented.

He noted Colfax booked the pitching and the hitting and committed just one error in the two games at the final four.

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