Wildcats, T-cats win non-league openers

Colton Wildcats and the LaCrosse/Washtucna Tigercats set the scene for the new season by booking wins in different modes Friday night. The Wildcats rolled to Wilbur and booked an 80-36 explosion over Wilbur/ Creston.

LaCrosse/Washtucna nipped Salmon 40-38 in a seesaw battle at LaCrosse.

Third local SE-Eights team in action Friday, a young SJE Eagle squad, sustained a 14-54 loss from visiting Odessa/Harrington.

COLTON’S offense, led by senior QB Josh Straughan, rolled up 599 yards at Wilbur. Straughan hit 14 of 25 passes for 306 yards.

Jake Straughan topped the receivers with five snags for 122...