Wildcats second in state 1B fastpitch

YAKIMA - The Colton Wildcats girls fastpitch softball team brought home the second-place trophy from the state 1B tournament at Gateway Park.

Colton was among three teams from the district to place in the Top 3 - top-seeded Liberty Christian won the title and No. 4-ranked DeSales of Walla Walla was third.

Colton finished where it was ranked - No. 2.

"It was a good weekend all around." Colton Athletic Director Jim Moehrle said. "The kids played well. It was good to be back to playing a state tournament."

Liberty Christian topped Colton, 4-1, in the championship game as a light rain fell Saturda...