The REPORTER
Hamilton Southeastern’s basketball teams were in action again last Saturday.
The Royals boys traveled to Mount Vernon, where they pulled out a tough 48-44 victory. Southeastern led 12-9 after the first quarter, but the Marauders came back in the second to lead 21-17 at halftime.
The Royals blasted through the third period, outscoring Mount Vernon 18-6 for a 35-27 lead. The Marauders got within three points during the final minute of the game, but HSE made free throws and got rebounds, and that was enough for the win.
Nathaniel Orr led the Royals with 19 points and eight rebounds, and also made 8 of 9 free throws. Donovan Hamilton added 12 points and four rebounds, blocking two shots as well.
Southeastern’s boys are 11-5 and play at Noblesville Friday for a Hoosier Crossroads Conference game, then host Pendleton Heights on Saturday.
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Hamilton Southeastern’s girls dropped a home game 74-58 to Center Grove last Saturday.
The Trojans jumped out to a 15-9 lead after one quarter, which they extended to 23-9 early in the second period. The Royals came back to cut that advantage to 27-21 by halftime; Maya Makalusky helped out with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Center Grove continued to roll in the second half, pouring in 21 points in the third quarter and 26 more in the fourth.
Makalusky finished the game with 32 points. Kennedy Holman scored nine.
Southeastern’s girls are 18-3 and finish the regular season Tuesday by hosting Pike.