Hutchinson cruises to 55-37 win over Buhler

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

Hutchinson cruises to 55-37 win over Buhler
Freshman (0) Danal Morgan takes the ball to the basket for the Hutchinson Salthawks against the Buhler Crusaders. The Hutchinson High School Salthawks defeated the Buhler High School Crusaders 55-37 on Dec. 12, 2025.

HUTCHINSON, Kan.— Hutchinson High School Salthawks girls basketball hosted a cross-county matchup against the Buhler High School Crusaders at the Salthawk Activity Center on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

The Salthawk girls entered the game with a 1-2 record. Buhler sported a record of 1-1. The Crusaders led the scoring after the tipoff, quickly taking the lead. The score remained close for the first part of the first quarter, then the Hutch ladies went on a run to close out the quarter with a 19-9 score. The Salthawks continued to control the game, closing the half with a score of 35-16 in favor of Hutchinson. The Salthawk ladies' offense moved the ball around the court with sharp passing, setting up successful drives to the basket. On the other end of the court, the Hutchinson defense defended the ball well and was strong on the boards.

The Salthawk ladies controlled the second half, using strong defense and good shooting to extend their lead. The final score was 55-37 in favor of Hutchinson.

The Hutchinson Salthawks will be in action next week before the Christmas break. They will host the Haysville Campus Colts at the Salthawk Activity Center on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

Freshman (0) Danal Morgan distributes the ball for the Hutchinson Salthawks against the Buhler Crusaders.
Senior (25) Kohlbie Craft swats away the rebound for the Hutchinson Salthawks against the Buhler Crusaders.
Senior (15) Ava Krone reaches for the rebound for the Hutchinson Salthawks against the Buhler Crusaders.
Sophomore (3) Lynnea Alvarez works the ball for the Hutchinson Salthawks against the Buhler Crusaders.
Senior (15) Ava Krone puts up the shot for the Hutchinson Salthawks against the Buhler Crusaders.