Fishers Tigers traveled downtown for a showdown with Cathedral Irish for first football game ever at Victory Field, home of the AAA Indians baseball team. The trip was a tough one with Tigers losing 35-6 letting the Cathedral running attack put up 358 yards and a total of 430. Fishers was able to keep the game within reach going to halftime down 14-6 but a 21 point 3rd quarter explosion by Cathedral put the game away for the Irish.
Tigers were held to only 197 yards total offense on 44 yards rushing and 153 in the air. Third down conversions continue to plaque the Tigers of late and were 3 of 15 opportunities on third against the Irish. The brightest spot on the night was the placekicking by Ben Norton who made field goals of 22 and 42 yards the few times the Tigers were able to get into Cathedral territory.
Irish averaged 7 yards per play on the night. Sophomore Irish running back, Markese Stepp, rushed 24 times for 271 yards, 3 touchdowns and a long of 88 yards. Stepp was continuously able to make a quick cut at the line of scrimmage and run through big holes leading to big runs up the middle. The injuries to the Tiger defensive line have taking their toll and full strength would have been welcomed for such a historic match up.
Player of the Game: Ben Norton, 2 FGs (22, 42).
Next opponent for Fishers Tigers: 7pm kickoff at Westfield, October 9th.
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