Hamilton County Reporter

Hamilton Southeastern finished its Saturday night game strong, pulling away from Warren Central to score a 58-39 victory at the Royals’ gym.

The game was close in the first half. Both teams played to a 10-10 tie after the first quarter, with Southeastern going ahead 20-18 by halftime. The Royals began to take control in the third period, which they finished with a 32-25 advantage. Southeastern then poured in 26 points in the fourth to run away with the win.

Mabor Majak led the Royals with 16 points, with Vinny Buccilla adding 15 points. Majak and DeAndre Rhodes both collected eight rebounds, while Kole Hornbuckle pulled six rebounds. Buccilla handed out six assists. Southeastern played a great defensive game, holding the Warriors to 29 percent shooting from the field.

The Royals are 5-5 and travel to Westfield on Friday for a girls-boys Hoosier Crossroads Conference doubleheader.