Fishers Freight head coach Dixie Wooten credited his players following the team’s fourth consecutive victory, a 49-40 win over the San Diego Strike Force Saturday night at the Fishers Event Center.

A lively crowd of more than 4,000 was on hand. After the game, Coach Wooten shared a message with the fans through reporter Eva Hallman: “Just keep supporting us.”

It’s been a roller-coaster season for the Freight. After opening the year with two wins, the team endured a nine-game losing streak before turning things around with a four-game winning run. Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, the Freight played with energy, and the home crowd responded with enthusiastic support throughout the night.

San Diego opened the scoring but missed the extra point. The first quarter ended with Fishers holding a narrow 14-13 lead.

The turning point came just before halftime. With six seconds left in the second quarter and the Freight ahead 27-20, San Diego attempted a deep pass into the end zone. Freight defensive back Aaron Jackson, known for his interception skills, picked off the pass and electrified the crowd by returning it the length of the field for a touchdown as time expired.

Another key to this win…no Fishers turnovers and the Freight limited their penalties, while the Strike Force were called for a number of yellow-flagged miscues.

The Strike Force entered the game having already clinched a playoff spot, but were battling for the chance to host a first-round matchup. The loss is a setback in those hopes.

The Freight now stand at 6-9 on the season. They’ll wrap up their year this Friday at home against the Iowa Barnstormers, once again at the Fishers Event Center.