by

Richie Hall

Hamilton County Reporter

A big win doesn’t always have to be dramatic.

Hamilton Southeastern’s 13-0 victory over Westfield Friday at Reynolds Royals Stadium was a bit of a grinder. But it’s also a victory – in their Homecoming game, no less – and one that the Royals really wanted.

“I knew these guys could put one together,” said HSE coach Scott May. His Royals improved to 2-3 with the victory, and also ended Westfield’s long win streak at 12 games, dating back to last September. The Shamrocks fell to 4-1 after their first loss of the season.

Actually, there was a dramatic moment in the fourth quarter. Southeastern was clinging
to a 7-0 lead, but Kody Sparks and Nick Mutchner teamed up for a huge play with a little
over three minutes to go. Sparks tossed the ball to Mutchner, who powered into the end
zone for a 58-yard pass play touchdown. That put the Royals up by two possessions.

“Offensively, I thought Sparks stepped up tonight and he gives us that option to get
the ball down the field,” said May

Southeastern’s other touchdown came late in the second quarter. Jackson Sweeney,
who is definitely making his presence known after missing the first third of the season due
to injury, punched the ball in from the one-yard line. Tyler Melser made the extra-point
kick

Sweeney finished the game with 69 yards rushing. Sparks was efficient, going
10-for-19 and totaling 101 yards.

Cameron Nance led the Shamrocks in rushing with 29 yards, and threw 14-for-28 for
82 yards. Matthew Meyer made four catches.

The Royals will travel to Zionsville next Friday, while the Shamrocks will host
Brownsburg.