The Indy Fuel returned home Sunday afternoon looking to bounce back from a loss the night before in Fort Wayne, but came up short again, falling 2-1 to the Fort Wayne Komets in a physical, penalty-filled contest.

Indy struck first midway through the opening period. Tyler Paquette finished a breakaway at the 11:45 mark, with assists from Jesse Tucker and Tyler Weiss, giving the Fuel a brief 1-0 lead. That advantage lasted less than a minute, as Fort Wayne’s Reece Harsch answered quickly to even the score at 1-1.

The first period featured multiple penalties on both sides, but neither team was able to capitalize on the power play. Despite the tie score, Fort Wayne held an 11-5 edge in shots after one period.

The second period proved decisive. Both teams continued to exchange penalties and momentum swings, including a disallowed Komets goal following a goaltender interference review midway through the frame.

Fort Wayne finally broke through late in the period when Anthony Petruzzelli scored with 2:37 remaining to give the Komets a 2-1 lead. The period ended with tensions boiling over, as several players from both teams were sent to the penalty box following a series of scrums.

Indy had opportunities to respond in the third period, including a potential game-tying goal that was waved off early in the frame. The Fuel also generated pressure during a later power play but could not convert.

Mitchell Weeks was pulled for an extra attacker in the final minute, but the Fuel were unable to find the equalizer.

Fort Wayne outshot Indy 24-19 for the game, completing a weekend sweep after Saturday night’s 5-2 win.

The Fuel will look to regroup as they continue their push in the ECHL Central Division standings, facing the Toledo Walley Wednesday night at the Fishers Event Center.

Cadillac did not score points in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, but the new Formula 1 team continued the steady early-season progress that matters most for a startup operation with major ties to Fishers. Sergio Perez finished 17th and Valtteri Bottas was 19th, giving Cadillac its second straight double-car finish. Perez also completed the race on the lead lap for the first time this season.

At the front of the field, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli won the race, beating Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 13.722 seconds, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third. The win made Antonelli the Formula 1 championship leader after three races.

For Cadillac, the Suzuka result was less about finishing position than about building reliability and learning quickly. The team said it has now posted back-to-back two-car finishes after also getting both cars home in China. Team principal Graeme Lowdon called Japan “another strong weekend” and said Cadillac had taken “another significant step forward” in execution and reliability.

Perez sounded encouraged after the race, saying, “Today was our strongest race so far this year.” He added that the team had made “a lot of progress in a short space of time” and believed the car’s pace is getting stronger.

Bottas said the result still provided useful information, noting that Cadillac now goes into a break in the schedule with time to “analyze everything learned so far and spend more time developing the car.”

That next development step could be important. Cadillac brought upgrades to Japan, including revised aerodynamic pieces, and Lowdon said another upgrade package is planned for Miami. He specifically thanked team personnel in Indianapolis, Charlotte, Silverstone and Germany, underscoring the international build-out behind Cadillac’s debut season. Formula 1’s official overview of the team says Cadillac’s U.S. headquarters is in Fishers, alongside its UK base near Silverstone and power-unit work in North Carolina.

Through three races, Cadillac remains without a point and sits 10th in the constructors’ standings, ahead of only Aston Martin on a tiebreaker. But for a first-year team built from scratch, Japan offered another sign that the operation connected to Fishers is becoming more stable and more race-ready each week. The next measuring stick comes May 3 at Miami, Cadillac’s first home Grand Prix.

The OneZone Chamber’s Business Action Committee (ZoneBAC) has endorsed Amy Massillamany in the race for Hamilton County Council, District 2.

In announcing the endorsement, OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell cited Massillamany’s approach to fiscal policy and governance.

“Amy Massillamany brings a thoughtful and fiscally responsible approach to county leadership,” Russell said in a statement. “Her experience and commitment to supporting a strong business climate, while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, make her a strong choice for Hamilton County Council.”

Massillamany currently serves on the Hamilton County Council, where she has focused on budgeting, transparency and long-term planning. According to the chamber, her work has included support for public safety, infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives.

ZoneBAC is composed of OneZone Chamber members and evaluates candidates using nonpartisan criteria. The committee reviews candidate positions, qualifications and their approach to issues affecting the local business community before making endorsement decisions.

In its statement, the committee pointed to Massillamany’s experience in county government and her understanding of business-related issues as key factors in its decision.

The Hamilton County Council serves as the fiscal body for county government, responsible for setting budgets, appropriations and tax rates. The District 2 seat is one of several positions that will be on the ballot in the upcoming election.

The OneZone Business Action Committee (ZoneBAC) has announced its endorsement of Christine Altman in the race for Hamilton County Commissioner, citing her experience and focus on economic growth and fiscal responsibility.

In a statement, Jack Russell, president of the OneZone Chamber, said Altman has demonstrated a commitment to “fiscal responsibility, smart growth, and supporting the business community across Hamilton County.”

“Her experience, leadership, and focus on collaboration make her well-positioned to continue driving progress and ensuring our communities remain a great place to live, work, and do business,” Russell said.

Altman currently serves as a Hamilton County commissioner and has been involved in shaping infrastructure investment, long-term planning, and growth strategies across the county. According to the announcement, her approach emphasizes maintaining strong public services while encouraging economic development and quality-of-place initiatives.

ZoneBAC, a political action committee composed of OneZone Chamber members, said it based its endorsement on a review of candidate qualifications, positions, and their alignment with issues important to the local business community.

The committee described Altman as a strong choice due to her leadership experience, collaborative approach, and understanding of the challenges facing Hamilton County’s continued growth.

ZoneBAC noted that its endorsement decisions are made using nonpartisan criteria, with members evaluating candidates on their commitment to business-related issues and the long-term success of the county.