HUTCHINSON, Kan.—The Hutch High Girls were playing tight and hesitant in the first quarter of play versus Reno County rival Buhler trailing 14-6. But then the jitters subsided and the Salthawk Girls went on a 21-0 run in the 2nd quarter to lead at the half 29-19.
Hutch then cruised to a 62-44 win over the Crusaders to push their record to 2-0 with Salina South in their sights next Tuesday.
Aliyah Green paced the Salthawks with 22 points while Grace Posch chipped in 10 points and Nickerson transfer Josie McLean tallied 9. Buhler Sophomore Charlie Baxter let the Crusaders with 19 points,
Hutch (2-0) will host Salina South (1-2) Tuesday night at the SAC.