New era for Colton girls

The newest of a new season has begun for Colton girls basketball, with just one returning starter for the Wildcats, coming off their tenth state 1B championship in 11 years.

Coach Clark Vining again leads the team, in his 15th season, with an overall record of 338-40.

Gone is the three-player core that made an impact as freshmen and starred since: guards Dakota Patchen and Jordyn Moehrle and forward Emily Schultheis. With them was post Abby Kelly, a two-year starter and another 2019 graduate.

For the new season, junior guard Rylee Vining is the returning starter. Joining her are previous backu...