HUTCHINSON, Kan.—The Hutchinson Salthawks defense was outstanding holding Andover to only 141 total offensive yards on 48 plays and special teams used a kick return by Noah Khokhar as the senior running back returned the 2nd half kickoff 87 yards to bust the tight game open and give Hutch (6-2) a 21-6 lead to start the 3rd quarter of play.
Khokhar rushed for only 38 yards on 9 carries but caught 5 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown to lead Hutch in all purpose yards.
Andover's lone score came on a pass from sophomore Tanner Woolston to a wide open BJ Redic for 32 yards right before half time to tighten the game to only a 1 touchdown lead at the half with Hutch on top 14-6.
Junior Jax Heneha had two interceptions with one returned from the end zone to the Hutchinson 37 yard line. That set up a nine play 63 yard scoring drive with junior Devon Spiller taking it in from 2 yards out to give the Salthawks the lead 28-6 for the final scoring play of the game.
It was senior night as seniors were honored and escorted on the field by their respective parent or parents prior to the game.
Hutch High goes to 6-2 on the year and is ranked #4 in the west and will host west #13 Liberal, who is 3-5 in the first round of the playoffs in Class 5A at Gowans Stadium on Friday, October 29th.