Pomeroy girls down Colton

Colton and Pomeroy played for the first time this year – two teams which met in the last two state 1B championship games, both times Pomeroy finishing second.

Last season all four of its losses were to Colton.

That is no longer.

Pomeroy, at home, Jan. 4, blew out the Wildcats, with senior post Maddy Dixon scoring 24 points to lead the Pirates. She had 12 rebounds and four assists.

Pomeroy led 18-15 at halftime and then allowed only five Colton points in the second half. Dixon sat out part of the second quarter with two fouls.

Rylee Vining led Colton in the loss with nine points.

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