Football Recap: Fishers Takes Down Ranked Avon

Fishers faced Avon in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Tigers enjoyed a cozy 29-15 victory over the Orioles. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Orioles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Ryan Thembulembu

Rushing Yards

09/26/25 vs Avon	124
09/19/25 @ Brownsburg	10
09/12/25 vs Hamilton Southeastern	105
09/05/25 @ Noblesville	124
08/29/25 @ Lawrence North	125
+ 1 more games

Fishers was led to victory by Ryan Thembulembu and Gage Sturgill. Thembulembu gained 183 total yards and a touchdown, while Sturgill threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Thembulembu is now averaging an impressive 102.2 rushing yards per game. 94 of Sturgill's passing yards were hauled in by Osias Sims, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

Fishers didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Atticus Finley, Kayden Myers, and Jaxson Andrews picked up one apiece. Andrews has been hot, having also posted at least one defended passe the last five times he's played. Emmanuel Cowherd was another major factor on D, making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).

When it comes to explaining why Avon lost, don't look at Andre Warfield. Despite the final result, he rushed for 127 yards and one TD. Warfield showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 57 yards.

Fishers' victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Avon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fishers will host Franklin Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Avon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Shamrocks' defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so the Orioles' offense will have their work cut out for them.