Hamilton County Reporter

Hamilton Southeastern scored another win over a top five team on Thursday, beating Warren Central 49-41 at the Warriors’ gym.

The Class 4A No. 2 Royals got off to a fast start over 4A No. 5 and defending state champion Warren, leading 17-6 after the first quarter. The Warriors worked their way back into the game in the second period, cutting Southeastern’s lead to 24-21 by halftime. But the Royals played solid in the third quarter, taking a 37-28 lead and holding on in the fourth period.
Sydney Parrish scored 19 points, including three 3-pointers, and also had eight rebounds. Amaya Hamilton added 14 points and seven rebounds, while Tayah Irvin collected six rebounds.

The Royals are 17-1 and will be off until Friday, Jan. 11, when they host Westfield in a Hoosier Crossroads Conference girl-boy doubleheader.