Colton softball learns, adjusts in new season

The Colton softball team is on a temporary hiatus for Spring Break while play is to resume Monday at home vs. Orofino.

Coach Brad Nilson again leads the team, in his ninth year as head coach.

The Wildcats began their defense of the state 1B title with a loss in their first game, at Dayton. Since then, they beat Asotin 11-1 and dominated Touchet in a doubleheader.

The team has six returning starters and is missing one in catcher Carrie Hennigar, who is not able to play due to an injury before the season.

On the mound again for Colton is the combination of Zoe Moser and Winnie Schultheis, while...