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Hornets dominate Salthawks 65-46 in Tuesday matchup

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

Rica Simpson

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Hornets dominate Salthawks 65-46 in Tuesday matchup
Salthawk junior No. 2 Lamar Govain goes up for the shot for the Hutchinson Salthawks against the Valley Center Hornets. Govain had 20 points on the night for Hutchinson. The Hutchinson High School Salthawks lost to the Valley Center High School Hornets 65-46 on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Salthawk Activity Center.

The Hutchinson High School Salthawks boys basketball team hosted the Valley Center High School Hornets at the Salthawk Activity Center on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

The Valley Center Hornets and the Hutchinson Salthawks entered the game with identical records. The Hornets established the pace of the game early and maintained control throughout. Valley Center won the game 65-46.

Valley Center established an early lead, attacking the Salthawks from all areas of the court. Although the Salthawks tied the score early in the second quarter, the Hornets responded by pressuring Hutchinson's passing offense and thwarting many of their scoring opportunities.

Valley Center demonstrated a balanced offense, with three players scoring in double figures. The Hornets made seven 3-pointers, while the Salthawks managed only two.

For Hutchinson, junior Lamar Govain and sophomore Larry Jeremiah Jr. were the primary scorers, combining for 41 of the team's 46 points.

With this loss, the Salthawks' record now stands at 6-11. Hutchinson will next play a home game against Derby on Friday at the Salthawk Activity Center.

Salthawk freshman No. 13 Eli Atha puts up a 3-point attempt against the Valley Center Hornets.
Hutchinson senior No. 10 Jalen Crable goes to the rim against Valley Center senior Ryan Bailey.
Salthawk sophomore No. 11 Larry Jeremiah Jr. drives the ball into the front court against Valley Center. Jeremiah was the leading scorer for Hutchinson with 21 points.
Sophomore No. 11 Larry Jeremiah Jr. takes the ball to the hoop for the Hutchinson Salthawks. Jeremiah was the leading scorer for Hutchinson with 21 points.
Salthawk sophomore No. 11 Larry Jeremiah Jr. looks to the basket against Valley Center. Jeremiah was the leading scorer for Hutchinson with 21 points.