Missing my first Mudsock football game in years was not easy

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Hamilton Southeastern’s Blaine Wertz (right) rushed for 144 yards, and broke free of a gang tackle in the third quarter to score a touchdown for the Royals during their game with Fishers on Friday. Southeastern won 21-9, winning the Mudsock Trophy. Pictured at left for Fishers is Grady Stanley, who made six tackles and one sack. (Hamilton County Reporter photo by Joshua Herd)

The good news to report is that there was a Mudsock football game this year in Fishers.  The bad news was that only about 1,000 people were able to watch the game in person.  This event normally draws more than 10,000.

I haven’t missed many Mudsock football tilts in recent years but I did miss this one.  It wasn’t because I was prevented from being there – I never asked school officials for a media credential.

I was out of town visiting my new grandson.  Grand-parenting is new to me and I am enjoying every moment, even if it means missing this year’s Mudscock.

Having seen so many Mudsocks with people packed all over the field, it must have been strange to host this big local event with a much smaller crowd.  HSE defeated Fishers High School this year 21-9.  Richie Hall, Sports Editor for the Hamilton County Reporter, has an excellent write-up of the game at this link.