Hamilton County Reporter

Fishers got a bounce-back victory on Friday, taking care of Franklin Central 23-0 in a Hoosier Crossroads Conference game at Clarian Field.

It was a nice win for the Tigers after two straight losses, and also marked their first shutout of the season. Fishers was led defensively by Geoffrey Brown, who made nine tackles (six solo, three assists), with Grant Whetsel next in line with five stops (four solo, one assist). As a team, the Tigers had six tackles for a loss and four sacks.

Fishers’ offense did its job as well, and did it quickly. The Tigers got on the board just 23 seconds into the first quarter, when Marcus Roux threw a pass to Reggie Cook-Graham, who took it 67 yards into the end zone. Jack Phillips made the extra-point kick.

Roux struck again just minutes later, tossing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Jeffrey Simmons. Phillips again kicked the extra point, and Fishers had a 14-0 lead after the first quarter.

Phillips converted a 35-yard field goal attempt in the second period, putting the Tigers up 17-0 at halftime. Fishers got one more touchdown in the third quarter: Roux threw to Boland for a 14-yard score, giving Roux three touchdown passes for the game.

Roux had an outstanding game, going 18-for-30 and totaling 274 yards. Simmons, Boland and Nick Leath all made four receptions. Dylan Scally led the rushing with 41 yards.

The Tigers are 3-2 in HCC play, placing them in a tie with Hamilton Southeastern for third place. Fishers is 5-2 overall and plays at Westfield next Friday.