The Hamilton Southeastern wrestling team dropped a dual meet to No. 4-ranked Avon 48-16 on Tuesday.
The Royals started six freshmen and two sophomores, and coach Nick Brobst said his team “competed well against the No. 4 ranked Orioles in a dual that was closer than the final score appeared.”
Southeastern junior Ronan Hiner won by major decision, and senior Crae Kunkleman upset the No. 8-ranked wrestler in the state by winning a 5-2 decision at 285 pounds. Junior Jake Simone won a 4-3 decision at 113, and freshman Ryan Hartig received a forfeit at 106.
The Royals are next on the mat next Wednesday against Zionsville in their second home dual.
