Hamilton Southeastern got off to a big start at Pike on Saturday, but the Red Devils chipped away at the lead, and eventually beat the Royals in overtime 64-62.
Class 4A No. 10 Southeastern led 22-10 after the first quarter before Pike came back to within 32-28 at halftime. The Royals built their lead back to 49-40 going into the fourth period, but the Red Devils outscored them 19-10 in that quarter to force overtime.
Nick Bowman had an outstanding game, with 24 points (including five 3-pointers), six assists and four steals. Noah Smith scored 12 points and Aaron Etherington had 10; both also handed out four assists. Mabor Majak had nine points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots.
The Royals are 17-6 and finish their regular season Tuesday at Lawrence North.
Pike 64, Southeastern 62
(overtime)
Southeastern FG FT TP PF
Nick Bowman 8-12 3-5 24 3
Chaz Birchfield 2-5 0-0 4 1
Aaron Etherington 3-5 3-7 10 4
Delind Hooks 0-0 0-0 0 1
Kole Hornbuckle 0-1 0-0 0 1
Noah Smith 4-7 4-6 12 4
Brandon Miller 1-1 0-1 3 0
Bradley Beemon 0-0 0-0 0 1
Mabor Majak 4-6 1-3 9 5
Totals 22-37 11-22 62 20
Score by Quarters
Southeastern 22 10 17 10 3 – 62
Pike 10 18 12 19 5 – 64
Southeastern 3-point shooting (7-10) Bowman 5-6, Etherington 1-2, Miller 1-1, Hornbuckle 0-1.
Southeastern rebounds (27) Majak 8, Bowman 3, Birchfield 3, Smith 3, Etherington 2, Hornbuckle 1, Miller 1, team 6.