Hamilton Southeastern lost a 30-10 Hoosier Crossroads Conference game at Zionsville Friday night.
The Class 5A No. 9 Eagles scored in every period, while only permitting the Royals 10 points in the third quarter. Tyler Melser got HSE on the board with a 25-yard field goal midway through the period, then Kody Sparks made a nice run, going 15 yards for a touchdown with four seconds left in the third. Melser booted the extra point kick.
Sparks had a great passing night, completing 21 of 44 attempts for 211 yards. Jackson Lantz and Zach Boyle were his favorite targets, with each making five receptions. Jackson Sweeney led the ground game, with 85 yards on 14 rushes.
The Royals dropped to 1-3 in the conference and are 2-4 overall. Southeastern will return to Reynolds Royals Stadium next Friday to host Noblesville in another Hoosier Crossroads Conference game.
