The REPORTER
The Hamilton Southeastern boys wrestling team dropped a back-and-forth dual meet with No. 20-ranked Avon Wednesday by the score of 39-36.
The Orioles won the first four matches to lead 21-0; junior Aidan Smalley went first and dropped a close decision at 120 before Avon won the next three by fall. The Royals fought back by winning the next five bouts, starting with a first-period fall for Chris Casler at 144.
Adam Gerstner took the 150-pound match, then Southeastern racked up three consecutive pins. Zach Lang (157), Antonio Ford (165) and Landon Hicks (175) all delivered falls to give HSE a 27-21 lead. The Orioles won by fall at 190 to tie the meet at 27-27, but Evan Lawhead’s decision at 215 pushed the Royals back ahead 30-27.
Avon took over after that, getting falls at 285 and 106 to clinch the meet. Dinh Nguyen gave the Royals the final word with a pin at 113.
Southeastern will travel to Westfield Saturday for the Shamrock Duals.
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Southeastern’s girls wrestling team beat Avon 18-3 on Wednesday.
Lindsey Lannen dropped a hard-fought decision match, before Maria Mira, Omana Jacob and Kelli Crawford all pinned their opponents.
The Royals return to action Dec. 9 at the Lebanon Invitational.