They’ll have to share, but it’s okay. The Tigers are conference champions anyway.
Presented with the opportunity to win its first league title since 2013, Fishers seized the moment and defeated Class 5A No. 10 Zionsville 23-10 at Reynolds Tigers Stadium. It was a grand occasion, as it not only marked Senior Night for Fishers, but it was also the 250th win for Rick Wimmer in his decades-long, state-champion career.
“A lot of guys had that in mind and we were playing for Coach,” said senior Luke Martin. “I know the underclassmen were playing for the seniors. It was a great night because we were playing for each other.”
The Tigers will share the HCC crown with Avon and Brownsburg, who both also won games Friday night. All three schools finished conference play with 5-1 records.
“It’s a great feeling,” said Wimmer. “You got to give a lot of credit to our seniors, who were honored here tonight on Senior Night. Just very proud to be part of these guys.”
Fishers scored the first 20 points of the game. Ben Norton scored the first three points of the game on a field goal, then HL Lewis made a short run to get the Tigers into the end zone late in the first quarter.
Norton kicked another field goal midway through the second period, then Matt Wolff threw a pass to Will Syrus that resulted in an 87-yard touchdown reception. Norton kicked the extra points after both TDs.
Wimmer said the credit for the Tigers’ fast start goes to the defense, which induced two Zionsville turnovers in the first two series.
“Our defense really came up with some big plays that got them off the field and got our offense on the field,” said Wimmer. “We took advantage of it early.”
The Eagles got on the board late in the second quarter with a touchdown to make the halftime score 20-7. Both teams kicked a field goal in the third quarter; Norton booted it once again, this time a 35-yarder.
Lewis finished the game with 129 yards in 30 carries. Wolff had another solid passing game, going 8-for-17 and totaling 159 yards.
Fishers finished the regular season 5-4.
ABOVE: Fishers senior linebacker Seth Sontich hits a Zionsville receiver, causing him to fumble. The Tigers would recover the fumble. That defensive play helped Fishers jump out to an early lead, then beat the Eagles 23-10. (Kirk Green)
BELOW: Will Syrus scored on an 87-yard touchdown reception.
