The matchup between the Fishers Freight and Green Bay Blizzard drew league-wide attention Saturday night, with both teams entering the contest at 5-1 and tied atop the Eastern Conference.

In a game that lived up to expectations, it was Green Bay that came out on top 57-52, pulling away late for a hard-fought victory that was not decided until the final minute.

Fishers held a slim 30-23 lead at halftime in a back-and-forth contest featuring two of the league’s most explosive offenses. Defensive plays proved just as critical, with fourth-down stops and timely fumble recoveries helping keep the game tight throughout.

Green Bay overcame adversity, including the loss of starting running back Demilon Brown, who was ejected after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

An unusual moment occurred during the game when the referee called a media timeout without direction from the television crew. That led to a lengthy sideline discussion with broadcaster Tom Johnston, who then spent the remainder of the game positioned near the team benches.

The decisive sequence came in the final minutes. With less than three minutes remaining, Fishers quarterback Felix Harper lost a fumble that the Blizzard recovered. Green Bay capitalized quickly, as quarterback Liam Thompson scored on a four-yard run to give his team the lead.

The Freight answered with a four-yard touchdown pass from Harper to CJ Windham, but Green Bay recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory.

Running back Josiah King returned to action after missing time with an injury and rushed for 90 yards before leaving the game early, appearing to aggravate the same issue.

The loss drops Fishers to 5-2 on the season. The Freight will travel to face the Orlando Pirates on May 9.

With the regular season winding down and the playoffs looming, the Indy Ignite delivered another strong performance Friday night, defeating the Columbus Fury at Fishers Event Center.

The matchup was part of the final weekend of the Major League Volleyball regular season, with Indy entering as one of the league’s top teams and positioning itself for a championship run.

While official box score details were limited immediately following the match, the Ignite controlled much of the action, continuing a season-long trend of balanced offense and efficient hitting that has made them one of the most difficult teams to defend in the league.

Strong finish to regular season

Friday’s contest was one of the final two home matches before the postseason, and the Ignite used the opportunity to sharpen their form in front of the home crowd.

Indy has been among the league leaders throughout the 2026 campaign, building on a successful inaugural season in 2025 that saw the franchise reach the championship round.

Recent performances have reflected that momentum. Earlier this season, the Ignite posted dominant wins at home with high hitting percentages and consistent production across the lineup, underscoring their depth and versatility.

That same formula was evident again Friday night, as Indy relied on a mix of power hitting, solid net play, and steady defense to keep Columbus from gaining sustained momentum.

Home-court advantage continues

The Fishers Event Center has proven to be a key factor for the Ignite, who have turned the venue into one of the toughest environments for visiting teams in Major League Volleyball.

The 7,500-seat arena, which opened in late 2024, has quickly become a central hub for professional sports in Fishers, also hosting the Indy Fuel and Fishers Freight.

With another energetic crowd behind them Friday, the Ignite fed off that support, particularly during key stretches when Columbus threatened to close the gap.

Looking ahead

The Ignite wrap up the regular season with one more home match Sunday before turning their focus to the Major League Volleyball Championship.

Indy is expected to enter the postseason as one of the top seeds — if not the favorite — based on its consistent play and strong record throughout the year.

If Friday night was any indication, the Ignite appear to be hitting their stride at the right time.

Another long list of road construction updates.  Be aware of major work this weekend at the Clear Path site at I-69 & I-465.

Here is the full listing, as provided by the City of Fishers:

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The Fishers Freight will get another shot at the Indoor Football League’s top-ranked team Saturday, and this time the setting will be the Fishers Event Center.

Fishers hosts the Green Bay Blizzard at 5 p.m. in one of the league’s marquee matchups of the weekend. Both teams enter the game at 5-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play, making the contest an early-season measuring stick in the Eastern Conference race.

Green Bay is ranked No. 1 in the latest IFL Coaches Poll, while Fishers slipped one spot to No. 3 after Vegas moved into the second position.

The Blizzard handed the Freight their only loss of the season March 21 in Green Bay, 51-42. Fishers struggled through much of the first half, then mounted a second-half comeback that made the game close before Green Bay held on. Blizzard quarterback Liam Thompson accounted for seven touchdowns in that win.

Since then, the Freight have continued to build momentum under Head Coach and General Manager Dixie Wooten. Quarterback Felix Harper, running back Josiah King and receiver CJ Windham have helped give Fishers one of the league’s highest-scoring offenses, averaging 51 points per game through six contests.

King, a key part of the Freight rushing attack, has missed recent games with an injury. His status for Saturday’s matchup has not been officially announced.

Saturday’s game also gives Fishers a chance to show how far it has come since the earlier Green Bay meeting. The Freight showed resilience in that matchup, but will need a faster start and cleaner execution against a Blizzard team that has already proven it can finish close games.

The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fishers Event Center and is listed as a Yahoo Sports broadcast.

Leadership changes in local schools, rising energy costs and a strange insurance case are all part of this week’s Fridays with Larry podcast.

In the May 1 episode, I discuss the appointment of Dr. Matt Kegley as the new superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Kegley was selected from within the district after a 20-year career in Fishers schools, stepping into the role following a recent and somewhat unexpected leadership change. I outline what his background may mean for the district moving forward.

My guest this week is Ben Inskeep of the Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana. He explains how electric utility rates are determined, the growing demand being placed on the system by data centers, and what those trends could mean for Hoosier consumers in the years ahead.

I also take a closer look at the recent spike in gas prices and how the cost of oil affects more than just what drivers pay at the pump. Higher energy costs can ripple through the economy, impacting everything from diesel fuel for the trucking industry to airline fares and the price of everyday products.

The podcast wraps up with a lighter story out of California, where a group of people attempted to collect insurance claims for damage supposedly caused by a bear — only to discover the culprit was a person in a bear suit.

Fridays With Larry is sponsored by Citizens State Bank.

You can listen to the May 1 edition of Fridays with Larry using the video or audio links below.