HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian High School lost to Macksville High School in Tuesday night’s game 61-45.

The Mustangs were fast to break ahead as they finished the first quarter with a 10 point lead of 16-6 over the Cougars.

Free throws were the main source of points for Central Christian as they gained five from points plus one field goal shot. However, the Mustangs brought in 17 points to lead 33-13.

Macksville kept its hot streak and continued to outscore Hutchinson 44-19 in the third quarter.

The Mustangs finished the last quarter strong to defeat the Cougars 61-45.

The Central Christian Cougars travel to Caldwell to face the Caldwell Bluejays on Friday at 7 p.m.