The Green Bay Blizzard survived a second-half scare Saturday night at the Resch Center, holding off the Fishers Freight 51-42 to move to 2-0 on the young IFL season.
Green Bay built a commanding 35-9 halftime lead before Fishers outscored the Blizzard 26-7 in the second half to make things interesting. Green Bay held on when it mattered most.
Quarterback Liam Thompson was the story of the night, finishing 8-of-20 for 141 yards and three passing touchdowns while adding 85 rushing yards and four more scores on the ground. Draysean Hudson was his top target with two catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Isaac Ross chipped in three receptions for 44 yards and a score.
The defense added two interceptions, one each from Giovanni Waller and Franky West Jr., while Allen Henry and Tevaughn Grant led the pass rush with a combined 1.5 sacks. Green Bay won the turnover battle convincingly, forcing three turnovers total including a Felix Harper fumble.
For Fishers, Harper finished 15-of-23 for 154 yards and three touchdowns but threw two picks and lost a fumble. Josiah King rushed for two scores.
The Blizzard outgained Fishers 244-217 in total offense and held a 103-63 edge on the ground. Andrew Mevis added a 28-yard field goal in the fourth to help seal it.
Green Bay hits the road next Saturday, April 4th, traveling to Des Moines to take on the Iowa Barnstormers at Casey's Center. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM CDT.
