Hutchinson

Salthawks football falls short at home in a 45-7 loss against Maize Cougars

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

Rica Simpson

05 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Maize Eagle senior quarterback #16 Colt Curry rolls out under pressure from the Hutchinson Salthawk defense. The Hutchinson High School Salthawks were defeated by the Maize High School Eagles 45 - 7 on October 2, 2026. (Dale Grosbach for Citizen Journal)

The Hutchinson High School Salthawks lost 45-7 to the Maize High School Eagles on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Gowens Stadium in Hutchinson, KS.

Maize controlled the game from the start. After receiving the opening kickoff, the Eagles moved the ball downfield quickly, and the first possession ended in a Maize field goal.

Late in the first quarter, the Salthawks failed to cover an Eagle kickoff, giving Maize the football on the Hutchinson two-yard line. The ensuing touchdown made the score 18-0 at the end of the first quarter.

This scoring dominance continued throughout the first half, with Maize leading 38-0 at the break. Maize standouts were seniors Colt Curry and Pearce George.

Hutchinson scored its only points of the game on the final play. Davin Morgan connected with Lamar Govain on a 23-yard touchdown pass.

Hutchinson showed some quality on defense throughout the game, forcing several three-and-outs on Maize possessions. Offensively, the Salthawks struggled to establish the running game. Senior running back Brodie McCuan led the way on the ground.

Junior quarterback Davin Morgan connected with senior wide receiver Lamar Govain for several plus-yardage plays. However, penalties and mistakes plagued Hutchinson.

The Salthawks came into the matchup having gained their first win of the season last week at Haysville Campus. Maize entered the game at 3-1 and ranked #4 in Kansas Class 6A by MaxPreps.

The Hutchinson High School Salthawks' next matchup will be against the Salina Central High School Mustangs on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Gowens Stadium.

Maize High School senior wide receiver #13 Pearce George carries the football versus Hutchinson. (Dale Grosbach for Citizen Journal)

Hutchinson senior wide receiver #2 Lamar Govain returns a kickoff versus the Maize Eagles. (Dale Grosbach for Citizen Journal)

Salthawk junior quarterback #6 Davin Morgan looks downfield versus Maize Eagles. (Dale Grosbach for Citizen Journal)

Hutchinson Salthawk junior linebacker #4 Blake Patterson pressures Maize Eagle quarterback Colt Curry. (Dale Grosbach for Citizen Journal)

Hutchinson senior running back #10 Brodie McCuan comes through the hole against the Maize Eagles. (Dale Grosbach for Citizen Journal)

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