Royals Shut Out Harrison in Regional Semifinals
Hamilton Southeastern High School secured a 3-0 victory to advance to the Class 3A regional championship.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Soccer
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The Hamilton Southeastern Royals defeated Harrison High School 3-0 in the Class 3A regional soccer semifinals on Thursday. The team scored all three of their goals during the first half to secure the win.
Why it matters
This victory keeps the Royals season alive as they move forward to compete for the regional title. The team managed to maintain their momentum through the match despite recent off-field losses affecting the roster.
Mason MacEwen scored his 18th goal of the season, while the Royals maintain a 12-4-4 overall record. The match was decided entirely in the first half before the second half concluded after 40 minutes of play.
The players
Mason MacEwen
He is a key player for the Hamilton Southeastern soccer team who recorded his 18th goal of the season during this match.
Matthew Lathrop
He is a member of the Royals soccer team who scored the final goal of the semifinal game.
Saint Jafri
He is an athlete for Hamilton Southeastern who scored the opening goal of the game.
Ashton Wood
He is a player for the Royals who provided the assist on the team's third goal.
The details
Saint Jafri opened the scoring for the Royals after a pass from Mason MacEwen, who also contributed a goal of his own. Matthew Lathrop added the final goal of the match by converting a header off a corner kick provided by Ashton Wood.
Timeline
Sunday night: Matthew Lathrop's family dog passed away.
Tuesday night: Howard MacEwen passed away.
Thursday: Hamilton Southeastern defeated Harrison 3-0.
Saturday at 4 p.m.: HSE will play Carroll in the regional championship.
Season Trajectory
This win advances Hamilton Southeastern deeper into the IHSAA Class 3A bracket, positioning them for a final regional test. The victory over Harrison solidifies their standing as a top contender as the tournament moves toward the championship round.
With this 3-0 result, the Royals now focus their preparation on the championship match against Carroll. The team's offensive production from MacEwen, Jafri, and Lathrop will be the critical factor in their ability to secure the regional title this Saturday.
The takeaway
The Royals demonstrated high-pressure offensive efficiency by netting three goals in the first half to put the game out of reach. Maintaining that quick-strike capability will be essential as the team faces Carroll in the upcoming regional final.
What happens next
Hamilton Southeastern will face Carroll in the Class 3A regional championship match in Kokomo on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Indystar.
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