Hamilton Southeastern lost a heartbreaker to Fishers when they met back in September of 2024, and they left with a heavy heart again on Friday. The Royals took a 28-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The loss was the Royals' first of the season.
Although Hamilton Southeastern took the loss, they still got scores from Graham Toner and Carter Reed.
Even if they lost, Hamilton Southeastern's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Dryden Moore and Matthew Ruiz, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Fishers got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gage Sturgill out in front who rushed for 86 yards and one score on only nine carries, and also threw for 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Those 86 rushing yards gave Sturgill a new career-high. Another rusher making a difference was Ryan Thembulembu, who gained 120 total yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hamilton Southeastern fell to 3-1. As for Fishers, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-1.
Coming up, Hamilton Southeastern will take on Westfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Shamrocks' defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so the Royals' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fishers, they are taking a road trip to take on Brownsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 38.8 points per game this season.
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