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Salthawks rally past Hornets 51-40 in girls basketball

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

Rica Simpson

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Salthawks rally past Hornets 51-40 in girls basketball
Salthawk senior No. 25 Kohlbie Craft goes to the rim against Valley Center sophomore Rachel Garten. The Hutchinson High School Salthawks defeated the Valley Center High School Hornets 51-40 on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Salthawk Activity Center.

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

In their second matchup of the season, the Valley Center Hornet girls took an early lead against the Hutchinson squad. Valley Center was effective early, moving the ball into the lane against the Salthawks. However, the Salthawks responded with tight defense, and in the second quarter Hutchinson began to have more success attacking the basket. Valley Center held on to its lead until just after the three-minute mark of the second quarter, when the Salthawks tied the game at 15-15. The two teams traded scores for the rest of the period, with the half ending with the Hornets holding a 20-19 lead.

Hutchinson came out strong in the third quarter, scoring 20 points to the Hornets' 12, giving the Salthawks control of the game. Freshman Danai Morgan led the Salthawk scorers with 22 points in the match. Junior Tenley Keeton and senior Ava Krone contributed eight points each.

In the fourth quarter, the Salthawks continued to extend their lead, reaching 13 points early in the period. Hutchinson cruised into the final buzzer, winning the contest 51-40.

The scoring leaders for the Hornets were senior Avery Davison and sophomore Rachel Garten with 11 each.

With this win, the Salthawks' record now stands at 9-8. Hutchinson will next play a home game against Derby on Friday at the Salthawk Activity Center.

Salthawk senior No. 5 Clara Ontjes puts the ball up from the lane against the Valley Center defense.
Salthawk sophomore No. 3 Lynnea Alvarez attempts the 3-point shot against Valley Center.
Senior No. 14 Ava Krone puts up a shot against Valley Center. Krone scored eight points in the game.
Freshman No. 0 Danai Morgan takes the ball to the hoop against the Valley Center defense. Morgan led all scorers in the game with 22 points.
Freshman No. 0 Danai Morgan pushes the ball forward for Hutchinson Salthawks against the Valley Center Hornets. Morgan led all scorers in the game with 22 points.