I spoke to a number of people around town this past week on what to expect in the annual Mudscock rivalry football game pitting crosstown rivals Fishers and HSE against each other.  The consensus from those “in the know” on the local football scene was that HSE was the better team and would likely win.

Those with experience in this qualified their prediction with this – it is a rivalry game and anything can happen.  It did at HSE High School Friday night.

The first half was all Fishers, although the Royals did score a touchdown.  HSE came out with a lightning strike, a long pass that gave the Royals a quick touchdown to start the second half.

It became a dogfight after that throughout the second half.

In the end, the Fishers Tigers pulled the upset and won the Mudsock trophy on the Royals home field.

Most of these games in the past have been competitive, even when one of the two teams would appear to be the better squad.

But the biggest part of the Mudsock Game is the spectacle, the huge crowd and the energy everyone could feel being a part of the contest.

Congratulations to the Fishers Tigers for a well deserved win.  The HSE Royals fought to the very end and made this a close game, with Fishers winning 37-35.

I always enjoy the Mudsock Game.  This year, I was once again reminded why.