Colton's run at state ends with loss

Byrne Bennett, The Record-Time | Mar 09, 20230

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Kyndra Stout, 12, tries to block a Waterville-Mansfield pass.

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SPOKANE -In a loser-out matchup, Waterville-Mansfield defeated Colton 50-26 in the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament at the Spokane Arena, Friday, March 3.

With the win, Waterville-Mansfield plays Oakesdale for fourth place at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 4.

The first quarter featured long range bombs as the teams combined for 10 3-point shots. Kyndra Stout converted three for the Wildcats and Jimena and Jasmine Garcia combined for five for the Shockers.

Waterville-Mansfield led after one quarter 20-12.

The teams' shooting cooled in the second quarter. W-M held Colton to six points but only score...