In Fishers, there are a few events each year that reliably bring the community together in large numbers. One is the Mudsock football game, when the high school stadium is packed to capacity. Another is the Spark Fishers Festival, especially the always-popular parade. The third is the Mudsock basketball showdown, when the Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern girls and boys teams meet in regular-season rivalry games.
Until recently, attendance at the Mudsock basketball games was limited by the size of the high school gyms. Several years ago, the Fairgrounds Coliseum was used, but the arrangement proved less than ideal.
The opening of the Fishers Event Center last year changed that. The venue made it possible for far more fans to attend the rivalry games in person. While this year’s Mudsock hoops event did not approach a sellout, it comfortably accommodated many more spectators than would have been possible in a traditional school gym.
On the court, the boys game delivered the kind of drama the rivalry is known for. Fishers, ranked No. 1 in the state and 27th nationally, faced a tough challenge from Hamilton Southeastern. HSE controlled the early minutes, but the Tigers responded and battled back. The game remained close until the final minute, when Fishers pulled away for a 68–61 victory. Despite the loss, the Royals put up a strong fight against their crosstown rival.
The girls game was competitive through three quarters, with both teams trading baskets and defensive stops. In the final period, however, Hamilton Southeastern took control and secured a 32–19 win over Fishers.
Beyond the action on the court, Hamilton Southeastern Schools used the Mudsock basketball event to recognize two exceptional students with the district’s highest honor, the Superintendent’s Impact Award. The award celebrates students who exemplify honor, scholarship and excellence through leadership and service to their school and community.
The 2025 honorees are:
Blair Satterfield, Hamilton Southeastern High School, Class of 2026. A standout student-athlete and leader, Satterfield was recently named the recipient of the 2025 IHSAA Theresia Wynns Mental Attitude Award, one of the most prestigious honors in Indiana high school athletics.
Ellie Taylor, Hamilton Southeastern High School, Class of 2025. Taylor earned first place nationally in Agricultural Communications Proficiency at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Her leadership in expanding HSE’s FFA media presence and agricultural advocacy has made a lasting impact well beyond the classroom.