Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

TOUCHET — The Colton Wildcats were down two starters when they lost to the Touchet Indians.

Colton (0-1) lost 49-35 in Touchet on Dec. 4 in their season opener.

The first half was close with the Indians moving ahead 22-17. The Wildcats came out of halftime and outscored Touchet 12-11 in the third quarter, but were outshot in the fourth 16-6 and lost 49-35.

Missing two starters, the Wildcats rotated in some newer players, including eighth-grader Tanner Baerlocher, said new Colton Coach Brandon McIntosh. The young player was second for most minutes played.

Colton had foul trouble all night...