The Hamilton Southeastern wrestling team won its Senior Night dual meet over Lawrence North 34-30 on Wednesday.
The Royals trailed 20-9 at one point during the meet, but came roaring back during the upper weights: Pins by Andrew Irick at 220 pounds and Crae Kunkleman at 285 put Southeastern ahead 21-20.
Sam Crousore won a major decision in the 106-pound bout, then Jake Lemieux scored a pin at 120. The Royals led 31-30 going into the final match, and Reece Luhmann decision win at 138 pounds sealed the team victory.
Jackson Williams won by pin at 152, then Ronan Hiner scored a decision victory at 160.
The Royals will travel to Franklin Central on Saturday for the Hoosier Crossroads Conference meet.
Hamilton Southeastern honored its senior wrestlers before its dual meet with Lawrence North Wednesday.
Pictured: Luke Ferren, Zach Hughes, Crae Kunkleman and Ethan Pritt.
Turn to Page 10 for another match image, and click here to see more match images. (Kirk Green)
Hamilton Southeastern’s Crae Kunkleman (left) won his match by pin during the Royals’ Senior Night meet with Lawrence North on Wednesday. (Kirk Green)