The old saying that history has a way of repeating itself held true Friday night at the 2023 Mudsock Football Game, pitting city rivals HSE and Fishers High Schools against each other once again.  Last year, the game went overtime, Fishers scored a touchdown in the OT period but failed the extra point attempt,  HSE scored on their chance and converted the extra point to win.

This year, the game once again went into overtime, Fishers had the ball first, scored a touchdown, failed in a 2-point conversion attempt, HSE scored a TD, converted the extra point and won by one point, 35-34.

It was the competitive contest most experts predicted, with two teams ranked highly sate-wide in IHSAA 6A going back and forth.  HSE got out to an early lead, but as most rivalry games go, Fishers picked up momentum in the second half and the game was on.

As usual, the atmosphere was electric with a full house in the stands and many standing around the Fishers Tigers football facility.

Another highlight was the recognition of the 2023 HSE Schools Teachers Of The Year (see video above).

As I walked away from this year’s Mudsock contest, I appreciated the perfect weather and wondered, could these two teams face each other in the Sectional post-season tournament?  It is possible.