Tigers clinch 1-point victory in overtime

Jason Gardner Jr. scored 10 points for Fishers, one of four Tigers in double figures during their overtime win at Center Grove on Friday. (Rob Baker)

The REPORTER

Fishers got its biggest test of the season Friday at Center Grove, and the Tigers passed that test with an overtime victory.

Taden Metzger threw in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send Class 4A No. 1 Fishers past the Trojans 66-65. The game was tied 59-59 at the end of regulation, but a basket by JonAnthony Hall and two free throws from Keenan Garner helped keep the Tigers in it, then Metzger made the game-winner.

Fishers led 17-10 after one quarter, with Millen McCartney making three 3-pointers. Center Grove cut the Tigers’ lead to 32-30 by halftime, but Fishers surged ahead 52-43 by the end of the third period. The Trojans outscored the Tigers 16-7 in the fourth quarter to set up overtime; Jason Gardner Jr. helped keep Fishers in it with six points.

Four Tigers finished in double figures. McCartney and Garner both scored 14; McCartney drained four 3s. Metzger had three 3s total while scoring 13 points and Gardner finished with 10.

Fishers is 8-0 and hosts its own tournament next week. The Tigers play Bloomington North at 3:45 p.m. Friday in their first game.

 

FISHERS 66, CENTER GROVE 65

(overtime)

Fishers                            FG         FT         TP         PF

Taden Metzger                  5             0-0         13           2

Millen McCartney            5             0-0         14           2

Cooper Zachary                 0             0-0         0             5

JonAnthony Hall               4             1-2         9             3

Keenan Garner                  5             4-7         14           4

Jason Gardner Jr.              4             2-2         10           1

Parker Perdue                    0             0-0         0             2

Nathan Baker                     1             0-0         2             0

Justin Kirby                         0             4-4         4             2

Totals                                    24           11-15    66           21

Score by Quarters

Fishers                  17           15           20           7             7 – 66

Center Grove      10           20           13           16           6 – 65

Fishers 3-pointers (7) McCartney 4, Metzger 3.