HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School Salthawks were defeated by the Central High School Mustangs 63-42 in Friday night’s game.

Hutchinson’s Weston Kraus made the first shot of the game with 6 minutes left in the first quarter. The Salthawks ended the quarter only a couple of points behind the Mustangs at 13-8.

Hutchinson pushed harder in the second half and ended up leading 26-24 at halftime.

Central caught fire from distance the rest of the game. The Mustangs racked up 11 three-pointers.

The Salthawks fell quickly in the second half and gave up a lot of offensive rebounds.

Coach Webster talked about the game’s statistics:

 

Hutchinson High travels to face Buhler High in a three-day tournament starting Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.