Fishers got an early jump on the Hoosier Crossroads Conference race, as the
Tigers beat county opponent Westfield 59-42 Friday night at The Rock.

The game was close through the first half. The Shamrocks were ahead by one
point, 10-9 after the first quarter, with Fishers edging ahead 20-19 by halftime.

But the Class 4A No. 6 Tigers took control in the third period, pouring in 26 points while allowing Westfield just nine.

“We just kept telling our kids to keep doing what they were doing defensively,”
said Fishers coach Lauren Votaw. “We’re very deep and we have a lot of players
that we can run in and out. We kept defending. And then when you hit shots, it
loosens everything up a little bit, too.”

Burton scored 11 points in the third quarter, while Kaitlynn Feagan nailed three 3-pointers in that period. Feagan added another 3 in the fourth quarter, giving her four for the game.
Burton finished with 15 points, while Feagan scored 13. Freshman Hailey Smith contributed 12 points.

“We’re very deep, we’re well-balanced and these guys are playing unselfish basketball right now, and that’s about all I can ask for,” said Votaw.

Lydia Stullken led the Fishers rebounding with eight, while Tamia Perryman blocked two shots.

Ashtin DeCraene scored 12 points for the Shamrocks, including three 3-pointers. Alyssa Crockett and Ava Henson both collected four rebounds, with Crockett blocking two shots.

“They came out with a lot of energy,” said Westfield coach Ginny Smith. “We
just got lost on defense a few times, momentum shifted and they capitalized on
it.”

The win keeps Fishers unbeaten at 7-0, and the Tigers return home Tuesday for another HCC game against Zionsville.

Westfield is 3-2 and is also back in action on Tuesday, traveling to McCutcheon.