GLEN GRUNWALD
Hutch Post
ANDOVER, Kan.—The Hutchinson Salthawk Girls Basketball team had a dream of being in next weeks Class 5A State Tournament. That dream came up short in Andover Friday night as Andover Central defeated Hutchinson 39-27.
The Jaguars got off to a quick 8-0 run pushing the ball on every opportunity that the Salthawks gave them to take quick control of the game.
But Hutchinson wasn't intimidated. Hutch put together a 6-0 run of their own to pull within two at 8-6 in the first quarter. Andover Central ended the first frame on a 7-1 run and never looked back.
The Jaguars had a 10 point lead at half and kept that lead going into the final quarter leading 32-22.
The Salthawk ladies tried to work the ball inside, but the Jaguar defense was strong and the Salthawks season came to an end with the 12 point loss.
Hutchinson (16-6) was led in scoring by Aliyah Green with eight points, Grace Posch had five, Hannah Ames and Mya Thompson four points each, Lilly Rodriquez and Aiyanna Green each added three.
Andover Central (17-5) was led in scoring by Hayden Snodgrass with 15 points, Jaylee Jefferson 13, Madelyn Amekporfor had seven, Taylin Tabor and Savannah Weidler had 2 points each.
The Jaguars will play Wednesday in Emporia.