Colton softball starts state title defense

The state champion Colton girls softball team is back at work with four games played so far in the 2017 season.

The Wildcats lost 10-7 at Pomeroy Tuesday night, in a game that ended with Colton runners loading the bases.

To start the season, the Wildcats beat Asotin and beat Dayton twice in a doubleheader.

The team returns seven starters from last year, including senior Kendyl Druffel at shortstop; sophomore Jordyn Moehrle at second base; pitchers Emma Schultheis, senior, and Emily Schultheis, sophomore; catcher Abby Kelly, sophomore, and outfielders Daylinn Smith, senior, Maggie Pluid, sophom...