Royals start HCC play with victory

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Hamilton Southeastern’s Sydney Parrish receives a standing ovation from her teammates, coaches and everyone in the Royals gym Friday after she was presented with the game ball in honor of breaking the Southeastern school scoring record. Parrish added to her record on Friday, scoring 32 points in HSE’s victory over Franklin Central. (Reporter photo by Kirk Green)

Hamilton County Reporter

Hamilton Southeastern entered Hoosier Crossroads Conference play with a win, beating Franklin Central 57-46 Friday at the Royals’ gym.

Class 4A No. 7 Southeastern led 12-8 after the first quarter, then extended its advantage in the second period, taking a 30-17 lead into halftime. Sydney Parrish had another incredible game, scoring 32 points.

Parrish wound up with a double-double, as she pulled 10 rebounds, and also had four steals, four assists and two blocked shots. Jackie Maulucci came close to a double-double, with nine assists to go along with her 14 points.

The Royals are 4-1 and play another home game this afternoon, welcoming Fort Wayne Carroll in a 2:30 p.m. varsity tipoff.