FISHERS, IN - The Jacksonville Sharks escaped with a win over the Fishers Freight 46-40. After a lackluster first half the Sharks made a big second half comeback, scoring 32 points after halftime. Jacksonville completed the sweep after playing the Fishers Freight back-to-back for two weeks in a row.
The game started with the Sharks forcing a four and out on Freights opening drive. Jacksonville took the early lead with a key pass from Blaine Espinosa to Larry McCammon, followed by a 2 yard rushing touchdown from Espinosa. The Freight answered with a big 40 yard kickoff return by #2 Simpson and an 8 yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Shoemaker to make the score 7-7.
The Freight held the Sharks on the next two possessions and scored on their next drive with a 25 yard pass to #12 Kress making it 14-7. A blocked Sharks field goal gave the Freight the ball at the 1-yard line, when they scored again they took the lead at 21-7. On the Sharks next drive Marcus Rodgers made a fantastic leaping catch over the end zone boards for a Sharks touchdown to cut the lead to 21-14. Then Freight Shoemaker ran for another touchdown giving the Freight a 28-14 lead as the teams went into halftime.
In the third quarter, new Sharks quarterback Tyler Huff was brought into the game and promptly ran for a 28 yard touchdown. The extra point was missed due to a poor snap, making it 28-20. After another Sharks defensive stop Huff took the field and hurdled a defender to get to first and goal. The Sharks drive sputtered and they ended up kicking a short field goal narrowing the deficit to 28-23.
In the fourth quarter, Jacksonville forced a fumble. Ka'ron Ashley got a key first down at the 13 yard line. Then Huff handed the ball to Sharks running back Larry Mccammon for a touchdown. Head coach Jason Gibson decided to go for two. The play was good and the Sharks took a 31 to 28 lead.
Chris Rice made a big sack, to force fourth and long. The Freight chose to try a long field goal attempt, it was no good and the Sharks got the ball. On the Sharks next drive Huff completed a nice pass to set up another touchdown, putting the Sharks ahead 37-28. The Freight back up QB returned with another touchdown drive making it 37 to 34. Jacksonville answered with a 9 yard tush push touchdown and an extra point to go up 44-34. They then scored a deuce on the following kickoff to make it 46-34. The Freight added a late 30-yard touchdown pass, but Jacksonville held on to win 46-40.
The Sharks now stand 6-2 and will face the Massachusetts Pirates on the road next week, making it the second away game in a row. Tickets for the Sharks next home game against the defending Champion Arizona Rattlers on June 7th are now on sale. For tickets call 904-621-0700 or go to jaxsharks.com
About the Jacksonville Sharks
The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The 4X Champions play all their home games on True Vet Field at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Sharks Season tickets for the 2025 season are now available. To become a Shark Nation member or for more information please call (904) 621-0700 or visit https://www.jaxsharks.com/shark-nation-memberships. Follow the Sharks on Facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on X and Instagram @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.
