By Roger Harnack
Whitman County Gazette
Colton girls end year 5th in state
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March 10, 2022
Olivia Harnack | The Gazette
The Colton girls basketball team receives the fifth-place state 1B trophy on Saturday, March 5.
SPOKANE - The District 9 presence was felt in the state tournament, with Colton having to face league rivals Pomeroy and Garfield-Palouse during the four-day tournament.
The Wildcats opened their state 1B basketball tournament with a bye, then immediately faced Pomeroy.
Unbeknownst to the players, No. 2-ranked Colton's 57-43 win over the No. 8 Pirates would pave the way for Pomeroy to place higher at state.
Colton opened the state tournament in Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena by dominated Pomeroy.
The Wildcats had a 13-5 lead after one quarter and a 30-18 lead at the half. The Pirates close...
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