HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Derby spoiled Hutchinson High’s Homecoming festivities Friday night at the Salthawk Activity Center, sweeping the Salthawks in convincing fashion.
The Lady Panthers pulled away late for a 59-39 victory, and the Derby boys followed with an 82-51 win to complete a season sweep in both matchups.
Girls: Panthers pull away late
Derby jumped out to a quick nine-point lead and never trailed, defeating Hutchinson 59-39.
The Lady Panthers led 27-17 at halftime after building an early cushion and remained in control in the third quarter, extending the advantage to 45-32 heading into the fourth. Derby put the game out of reach with another decisive run in the final period, finishing off the 20-point win and completing the season sweep of the Salthawks.
Freshman Danai Morgan continued her strong play for Hutchinson, scoring 22 of the team’s 39 points. Alvarez and Ava Krone each added five points, while Ontjes and Keeton chipped in four and three, respectively.
Derby was led by Aysia Fox with 19 points. Dinsmore added 12, Demel 10, Askew seven, Carter six, Watie three and Van Meter two.
Hutchinson(9-9) travels to Haysville-Campus (5-14) on Tuesday, while Derby heads to Maize.
Boys: Derby's Riley sets record in Panthers’ rout
In the nightcap, Derby’s Avant Riley put on a shooting display for the Derby record books.
Riley knocked down nine three-pointers to set a Derby school record, finishing with 31 points as the Panthers rolled to an 82-51 victory. Derby connected on 15 three-pointers overall in its third 80-plus-point outing since Jan. 30.
The teams were meeting for the third time in 21 days, following a McPherson Invitational Tournament semifinal on Jan. 23 and a regular-season contest Jan. 27. Derby claimed all three meetings.
The Panthers led 18-12 after the first quarter before taking control in the second. A 7-2 run ignited a 27-point quarter, and Derby carried a commanding 45-21 lead into halftime.
Riley stayed hot after the break, hitting six threes in the second half to break the program record. Derby added 23 points in the third quarter and continued to stretch the margin, including nine team three-pointers after halftime.
Greg Stiger added 19 points for Derby, and five Panthers connected from beyond the arc.
Lamar Govain led Hutchinson with 20 points, but the Salthawks struggled to slow Derby’s perimeter attack.
Hutchinson (6-12) travels to Haysville-Campus on Tuesday to face the Colts, while Derby (15-5) continues league play at Maize.