Hamilton County Reporter

Fishers was dealt its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling to Lafayette Jefferson 68-65 in overtime at the Tiger Den.

It was a battle of two Class 4A Top 10 teams, with the Tigers ranked No. 4 and the Bronchos rated No. 6. The game was as close as those rankings in the first half, with Jefferson leading 16-14 after the first quarter. Fishers stayed with the Bronchos, though, and were within 31-
30 at halftime. Jeffrey Simmons had 13 points in the first half.

Lafayette Jeff took control in the third quarter to lead 45-37, but the Tigers came storming back in the fourth, scoring 23 points to tie the game at 60-60 by the end of regulation. Free-throw shooting was a major factor, as Fishers was 11-of-11 from the line in the quarter.

Justin Long made all six of his foul shots. That sent the game to overtime, where the Bronchos outscored the Tigers 8-5.

Simmons led Fishers with 21 points, followed by Long with 12. Isaac Farah
added 10 points.

The Tigers are 12-1 and host Pike Friday.