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COLFAX – A Colfax girl has been named as the girls Class 2B statewide Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Athlete of the Week.

Jorja Koerner was awarded WIAA’s Athlete of the Week for her efforts on the Colfax Bulldogs girls fastpitch softball team.

The local girl found out about her award on a social media post in the morning and was “surprised and excited”.

“It feels awesome just to be known that I got it [recognition] and to be on a statewide Instagram page,” Koerner said.

Jorja Koerner is the daughter of Pete and Candace Koerner, owners of the Top Notch Cafe....