HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Salthawks did not have the anticipated let down that coaches fear after both teams historic wins over both #1 ranked Derby boys and girls teams last Friday. But on Monday Night at the Salthawk Activity Center, both Salthawk teams were red hot with the girls blitzing the Colts 69-18 while the Hutchinson boys were challenged in the first half, but came away with a 75-44 victory.
Girls recap:
The Salthawks waisted no time in this one by jumping our to a 24-7 first quarter lead after tailing in the first couple of minutes 3-2 and 6-5, but after that, it was all Salthawks.
Hutch bolted to a 45-9 lead at the half and put up a season high 69 points for the game which included a running clock in the second half.
Four of the Salthawk starters had double-digit nights scoring with the seniors Grace Posh and Kaia Smith each scoring 20 points. Senior Lily Rodriquez followed with her best night of the season with 13, Junior Kohlbie Craft was sensational with 12 points and Junior Ava Krone chipped in 4 but owned the boards all night long.
The Salthawk defense shined by holding Colts to no field goals in both the second and fourth quarter, while only allowing two free throws in both quarters as well.
Boys recap:
While it might have taken a little longer, the final results were the same as Hutchinson evened their season record to 8 and 8 with a 75-44 win over the Campus Colts to sweep the season series.
Campus pushed the Salthawks by only trailing by one point after the first quarter 17-16 then 35-32 at the half.
But, the second half was a totally different story as the Salthawks hit the boards hard out rebounding the Colts 38-17 which was the key in allowing the Salthawks to outscore the Colts 40 to 12 in the second half.
Seniors Terrell King and Taishaun Govain each had 17 point nights while super sophomore Lamar Govain scored 20 to lead the Salthawks. Jalen Crable and Levi Kepler each scored 8.
The Colts were led by Jaydon Starbird and Jagger Starbird each with 7 points.
Campus (3-16) travels to Maize on Wednesday and weather permitting, Hutchinson (8-8) has a make-up game at Salina South.