EMPORIA, Kan. - The Emporia Spartans rode some first quarter momentum and a 5 point half time lead to a 10 point win 46-36 in the Emporia Glacier's Edge Girls Basketball tournament opening round Thursday night over Hutchinson.
Hutchinson pulled within 4 points in the 3rd quarter, but could not stay close as Emporia was able to answer every Salthawk run.
Gabby Posch let the Hutchinson shooters with 12 points.
Next action for Hutchinson will be a consolation bracket game versus Life Prep Academy out of Wichita at 4:45 pm Friday in Emporia. That game will be broadcast on KWBW, with audio only.