Fishers picked up a historic victory on Friday, beating Pike 52-46 at the Tiger Den.
This was the first time in school history that the Fishers boys basketball team defeated the Red Devils. In order to do so, the Tigers had to recover from an 8-3 deficit after the first quarter.
Fishers outscored Pike in each of the next three periods, cutting the Red Devils’ lead to 22-20 by halftime. Terry Hicks scored eight points in the second period, with Josiah Matthews adding five points.
Fishers jumped ahead 36-34 after three quarters; Matthews scored six more points in that period. The Tigers then clinched the game by going 8-of-9 from the free-throw line in the fourth period.
Terry Hicks earned a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Josiah Matthews added 13 points, while Willie Jackson scored 10.
The Tigers are now 5-6 for the season and will host Arsenal Tech on Tuesday.
Fishers’ Willie Jackson works the ball inside for a score late in the third quarter of the Tigers’ game with Pike Friday at the Tiger Den. Fishers beat the Red Devils 52-46, the first time the Tigers have ever beaten Pike. (Kirk Green)