HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks found themselves in a shoot out on homecoming but took advantage of Newton Railer turnovers and big plays to come out on top 54-42 at Gowans Stadium Friday night.
The Salthawks got a huge night again from senior running back Alec McCuan who amassed 208 yards on 22 carries and scored 4 touchdowns. Sophomore Noah Khokhar added 106 yards on 7 carries and 2 touchdowns including a rushing touchdown in the first quarter from 61 yards out plus he tacked on a huge late back-breaking 50 yard TD pass from Hutch Senior QB Myles Thompson with 5:58 to go in the game. That pushed the Hutchinson lead back up to 12 after Newton had made it a 1 possession game at 33-28 with a TD catch by Newton's Xzavion Martin.
Alec McCuan then added his final 2 touchdowns on the night pounding several carries up the middle to seal the win.
Hutchinson's 4-0 start is the best start the Salthawks have had since 2009 when Hutchinson went undefeated and won their 6th of 7 State Championships. That year, Hutchinson was also in class 5A.
Next action is on the road at defending 6A Champion Derby next Friday night. Derby had to postpone their game with Salina South Friday due to COVID-19.