The Fishers Freight wrapped up their inaugural Indoor Football League (IFL) season in dramatic fashion Friday night, overwhelming the Iowa Barnstormers 81-40 at the Fishers Event Center.

The Freight finished their first campaign with a 7-9 record, riding a five-game winning streak to close out the season. That strong finish, however, couldn’t fully offset a difficult midseason stretch that included nine consecutive losses following two opening wins. Iowa ends its season at 1-15.

The game began with early miscues, as Fishers turned the ball over on downs after receiving the opening kickoff. Iowa capitalized quickly, scoring on a touchdown pass from quarterback James Cahoon. The Barnstormers held a brief 10-7 lead early in the second quarter, but that would be their last advantage of the night.

Fishers’ Jerron McGaw electrified the home crowd with a kickoff return for a touchdown, sparking a surge that put the Freight in control for good. From that point on, the Freight dominated on both sides of the ball, much to the delight of the more than 5,000 fans in attendance.

Despite a season without playoff implications, support for the team remained strong throughout the year. Fans continued to pack the stands—even during the rough patches—demonstrating their commitment to the city’s newest professional sports team.

With year one in the books, Head Coach Dixie Wooten and his staff are already looking ahead to 2026, with playoff aspirations and a strong foundation to build upon.