Hamilton Southeastern dropped its first game of the season on Friday, falling to Lawrence Central 58-46 on the road.
The Class 4A No. 2 Royals trailed the Bearcats 15-12 after the first quarter, then were held to only two points in the second period as LC took a 25-14 halftime lead. Noah Smith scored 10 points to lead Southeastern, with Mabor Majak adding nine.
Aaron Etherington pulled six rebounds, with Majak collecting five. Smith handed out five assists and Majak blocked three shots.
The Royals are now 11-1 and are back at their home gym tonight to play 4A No. 4 Warren Central.
