Mudsock basketball game packs HSE Royal Gym

The Fishers Tigers pose for a photo with the Mudsock Trophy

A Mudsock game is always more than a sporting event, it is a community celebration.  Unfortunately, at the end of the game, someone has to lose and their celebration ends.  But even with that, most people in and around Fishers enjoy taking in the Mudsock contest, be it football or basketball.

The HSE High School gym was filled to capacity with Tiger and Royal fans Friday night.  The basketball game itself was one of the best I have seen in some. time.  Both teams had their surges during the game, but it ended in a 45-45 tie, so an overtime period was tacked-on to determine the winner.  The Tigers held on for a hard-fought 54-51 win.

Several local TV stations were on hand for live broadcasts during local newscasts.  Lots of other sports media paid a visit to the HSE gym.

Here are a few photos from the 2019 boys basketball Mudsock Game:

Santa Claus chose to visit the Mudsock Game…sorry, Royal fans, he chose the Fishers Tiger cheering section

 

Here’s the tipoff for the overtime period
A Fishers dance group performed prior to the varsity game

 

A dance and gymnastic group from HSE performed at halftime

 

Tiger coach Matt Moore watches his team on the court

 

HSE Coach Brian Satterfield directs his team during the game