HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutch High Salthawks dominated the statistics with a 13-0 victory over Valley Center Friday night in Gowans Stadium.
Hutch High Senior running back Kade Smith led the offense with 228 net rushing yards on 35 carries scoring both Salthawk touchdowns on the night with one yard runs.
But it was the defense that really shined holding the Hornets to only 3 net yards of rushing on 13 attempts.
Valley Center could only muster 42 yards of total offense but only trailed by 7 going into the final quarter.
After holding Valley Center in the first possession of the game, Hutchinson went on a 5 play, 42 yard drive to take the lead 7-0 with 6:19 remaining in the first quarter.
The Salthawks had other opportunities to score, but fumbles and penalties kept the game close until Smith scored again on a one yard run early in the fourth quarter. The PAT was blocked, but the 13 points for Hutchinson was good enough to earn their first win of the 2024 season.
Hutchinson (1-1) will travel to Maize next Friday night to take on the Maize Eagles (0-2).