Hamilton County Reporter

Hamilton Southeastern nearly came all the way back against Class 3A No. 2 New
Castle Tuesday before the Trojans closed out a 68-61 win over the visiting Royals.

New Castle led 30-19 at halftime and 49-34 after three quarters. Class 4A
No. 6 Southeastern made a push in the fourth period, scoring 27 points, but the Trojans were able to hang on for the win.

Aaron Etherington scored 19 points to lead the Royals, with Chaz Birchfield contributing 15 points and Chris Grubbs adding 11. Etherington pulled seven rebounds, while Birchfield and Mabor Majak each collected six. Grubbs had five rebounds. Nick Bowman handed out four assists.

Southeastern is 16-3 and hosts 4A No. 9 Carmel on Friday.