Crusaders bump Bulldogs in final inning charge

Left: Colfax Coach Terry Eng makes a measured suggestion to pitcher Amy Hickman during the Bulldogs' non-league battle with Waitsburg/Prescott. Colfax won both sides of the non-leaguer to finish out play at McDonald Park. Right: Samantha Pearson slides into second base after avoiding a tag by WP shortstop Taylor Moon in the first game against the Cardinals.

Bumped out of the number-two District slot by a Northwest Christian rally Tuesday, the Colfax Bulldogs will enter the first round of the district playoff at Merkel Field Saturday.

The district grid will feature six teams in search of four t...