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Eagles soar past Salthawks 56-19 in conference matchup

Story, photos & video by Dale Grosbach

Teri Hansen

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Eagles soar past Salthawks 56-19 in conference matchup
A crew of defenders for the Hutchinson Salthawks take down Maize Eagles senior running back No. 22 Shannon Jones. The Hutchinson High School Salthawks were defeated by the Maize High School Eagles 56-19 on Sept. 19, 2025.

The Hutchinson High School Salthawks (2-0) faced off against the Maize High School Eagles (2-0) on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Gowens Stadium in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Senior running back No. 2 Jeremyah Gaitho-Karanu returns a kickoff for the Hutchinson Salthawks.

This game was an important early-season matchup in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Conference. Both teams entered the game undefeated and were highly ranked on MaxPreps.com, with the Hutchinson Salthawks ranked No. 7 in Kansas 5A and the Maize Eagles ranked No. 6 in Kansas 6A.

Maize Eagles senior quarterback No. 4 Brayden Myovela sets himself for the throw against the Hutchinson Salthawks. Myovela was the star on offense for Maize as the Eagles defeated the Hutchinson High School Salthawks 56-19.

The Eagles promptly took charge of the game. Maize received the opening kickoff and quickly scored. Maize utilized an efficient run-pass option offense, led by senior quarterback No. 4 Brayden Myovela.

Hutchinson Salthawks senior wide receiver No. 7 Tramel Walker reaches for a throw against the Maize Eagles.

After falling behind by 21 points, Hutchinson capitalized on good field position to score their first points with a pass play from senior quarterback No. 1 Robert Hunter to junior wide receiver No. 8 Lamar Govain. However, that was the only time the Salthawks reached the red zone in the first half, which ended with a score of 49-7.

Hutchinson Salthawks senior quarterback No. 1 Robert Hunter looks downfield for a throw against the Maize Eagles. Hunter was 6 for 12 passing, with one interception.

Maize demonstrated strength on both offense and defense. At the same time, the Salthawks caused themselves problems with mistakes, resulting in three Eagle scores in the first half off Hutchinson turnovers. The Eagles posted a final score of 56-19 over the Salthawks.

Hutchinson Salthawk senior linebacker No. 11 Jackson Anderson closes in for the tackle against the Maize Eagle running back.
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