#Gameday Zionsville

Tonight, your Rocks will host the Zionsville Eagles, for the first of two conference rivalry games. The Eagles come in with a 1-1 record (0-0 HCC), fresh off a 56-6 drubbing of Lebanon. They lost to Pike in week one, 27-19.

The Eagles are scoring 37.5 ppg on 475 ypg (303 air, 172 ground). They are led by QB Josh Wagner (#5). Wagner has already thrown for 412 yards this year, with his favorite targets being RB/WR Tommy Fossett III (#8, 101 ypg) and WR Jordan Hull (#1, 79 ypg). Out of the backfield, RB Gus Baumgartner (#27) spearheads the ground attack, averaging 104 ypg. The Eagles have proven to have an electric offense already this year that the Rock D will need to tether before it takes off.

The Shining Star trophy has resided in Westfield for the last handful of years, but the Shamrocks will face an Eagle team tonight looking to rise up and snatch it. No directions needed for this one, as kickoff is scheduled for 7pm at Riverview Health Stadium.

As an added bonus tonight, if you can't make it to the game live, there is a live steaming option. WHMB TV-40 will be streaming the game, starting at 7pm (LINK HERE), while the TV broadcast will be a replay at 10pm. The replay of the game will also be available at that link all week.

Go Rocks!

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their second game of the season on a Monday this week after a rain delay on Saturday.  The JV Rocks packed up the bus and traveled down to Mooresville to take on the Hawks of Decatur Central in a barn burner of a game.

The Rocks defense started the game off with a 3 and out and interception by sophomore safety David Frey.  Frey also contributed a forced fumble and quarterback sack.  The shining moment for the defense came late in the fourth quarter, the game was tied, and the offense had just turned the ball over deep in their own territory.  The Rocks defense was called upon to rise up, stand firm, and preserve the possibility of a Rocks victory.  With the help of a quarterback sack by sophomore defensive end Aydan Hartman and a pass break up in the endzone by sophomore safety Jonathan Frey, the Rocks were able to stop the bleeding and give the ball back to the offense for the final drive of the game.

The JV offense was explosive on the day.  Sophomore wide receiver Carson Voorhis contributed 3 long touchdown receptions from sophomore quarterback Nick Talley.  Junior offensive lineman Alex Juarez held firm on the line protecting Talley as he connected with Voorhis.  The play of the game came on the last drive, a 3rd down conversion between Talley and sophomore receiver Ayden Franzen to keep the drive alive.  Voorhis’s last touchdown came on a 3rd down play with only seconds to spare.  He caught the ball at the 5 yard line and dove into the endzone giving the Rocks a 26-20 win.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play at Zionsville Community High School on Saturday September 1st at 10 a.m.

#RockReport Freshmen vs Decatur Central

The freshman Rocks of Westfield defeated the visiting Decatur Central Hawks by a score of 20-14. The Rocks’ defense were a brick wall against the Hawk offense, creating 5 takeaways and scoring a defensive touchdown. Defensive players of the game were LB Evan Cannon and S Alex Wolf, along with MLB Bryson Hoover for Mr. Consistency. The big play of the game for defense was the Gerrick Popeye Williams fumble recovery in the end zone for a defensive touchdown. On special teams, Easton Snodgrass found his stride on kickoff, pinning the Hawks deep or forcing a touchback every time. Along with player of the game Snodgrass, Evan Partlow stood out for his consistent effort across all special teams. The big play of the game was the punt unit’s downed punt at the opponent’s one yard line. Offensively, Luke Lewis provided consistent effort with another touchdown reception and great blocking. Jackson Wasserstrom sparked the offense with his touchdown reception in the first quarter.

The Rocks return to action this Saturday, August 1 st , at 10:00 a.m. in Riverview Health Stadium to take on their rivals down State Road 32, the Zionsville Eagles. Go Rocks!

#RockReport Varsity vs Decatur Central

Friday night, your Rocks hosted the Decatur Central Hawks for the home opener. Tied going into the 4th, the Rocks fell short and lost 21-35.

The Hawks came out strong in the first half, but the Rocks hung around, going in with a 13-21 deficit at the break. The third quarter was all Rocks, with the home team equalizing the score with a touchdown and a safety. Even going into the 4th, the Rocks couldn't hold an explosive Hawks offense, and gave up two scores, leading to the 21-35 final.

Special mention should be given to Gabe Arvin, Reid Schepers, and Jonathon Frey. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they brought it Now, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next Friday, you Rocks will host Zionsville for the Shining Star Rivalry Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#Gameday Decatur Central

Tonight, your Rocks host Decatur Central for their home opener. The Hawks come in with a 1-0 record, having defeated Franklin Central last week 14-0. This is the first meeting of the two teams, so this both teams will be looking to start off the series with wins.

The Hawks will look to rely on their more experienced defense to limit the Shamrock offense. Last week, their D was responsible for half of the final score with a key pick-six. On offense, the Hawks are led by QB Parker Harrington (#8) who threw for 113 yards and ran for an additional 34 yards. RB Kenneth Tracy (#13) added 27 rushing yards of his own, while also catching Harrington's lone TD pass. The two make for en explosive combination out of the backfield that the Rock D will need to reign in tonight.

No directions needed for this one. See you at Riverview Health Stadium! Kickoff is set for 7pm.

Pizza Fundraiser at Jan's

Tonight, from 5PM to 9PM, there's a buffet at the Westfield Jan's Village Pizza. A portion of the proceeds go to our gridiron group, so if you're in the mood for pizza tonight, stop by and help us out! If you'd like more details, give them a call at the number below:

Edit: In case you are curious, we were told the price is $9.75 per person, drink included.

#RockReport JV vs Harrison

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their first game of the season on Saturday against the Raiders of Lafayette Harrison.  The JV Rocks started the game on fire and dominated the whole day.

The Rocks defense started out strong by forcing consecutive 3 and outs for the entire first quarter.  The JV Defensive Line as a unit earned players of the game honors.  The DLine recorded multiple tackles for loss and were gluttonous with the tackles not allowing other units in on the action.  Sophomore defensive lineman Seth Martin earned an individual award for his consistently excellent effort.  The big play of the game came as the Raiders were driving into Rocks territory.  The Rocks defense faced a surging Raider offense on a 4th down with less than 1  yard to go.  The Rocks stepped up and stuffed the Raiders bruiser of a back and returned the ball to the Rocks offense to run out the clock.

The JV offense was punishing behind the thundering feet of sophomore running back Jack “Diesel” Pfeiffer and  his ability to punch the ball into the end zone 4 separate times.  Sophomore quarterback Nick Talley added a score when he connected with sophomore receiver Mason Piening for a 20 yard score.  The Rocks O-Line dominated all day opening huge running lanes for the backs.  Sophomore long snapper Lyle Beam along with punter/kicker Sean Sullivan won special teams honors for their outstanding play.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Decatur Central High School on Saturday August 25th at 10 a.m away.

#RockReport - Freshmen at Harrison

The freshman Rocks of Westfield kicked off their 2018 campaign with a strong start, defeating the Lafayette Harrison Raiders by a score of 42-22. The Rock offense steadily marched the ball on nearly every drive, mixing the run and pass game effectively. The offensive player of the game was offensive tackle Zach Williams, who paved the way for the run game with devastating blocks. Mr. Consistency awards go to quarterback Maximus Webster and running back Levi Harless. The big play was Webster’s touchdown pass to TE Luke Lewis to start the 3rd quarter. The defense played physically the entire game. Leading the charge was safety Mario Chalmers. Kyle Widmer held firm as Mr. Consistency at nose guard. The big play of the game was a tip from Evan Partlow that led to a Mario Chalmers interception. On Special Teams, Alex Wolf wins player of the game honors for his strong returns. Evan Cannon flew down to make multiple tackles on the kickoff team, earning Mr. Consistency. The big play was the first KOR that set the tone for the entire game. The Rocks will take on Decatur Central’s freshman team at home, Saturday August 25th at home. Go Rocks!

#RockReport Varsity at Harrison

Last night, your Rocks traveled to Harrison High School to help the Raiders break in their new field. They came away with a 28-16 victory. It was a tale of two halves, as the Rocks jumped out to a quick 21-0 lead in the first, extending it to a 28-3 score at the half. The Raiders, however, kept fighting, scoring 13 unanswered before time ran out.

Offensively, the Shamrock offensive line followed the lead of Justin Case, opening up big holes for consistent ground gains by running back Nathan Nguyen. Cam Simons contributed a nifty scamper of his own for a TD, capitalizing on a Rock D takeaway. Altogether the offensive racked up 162 yards on the ground and three touchdown runs from three different ball carriers.

The Rock D generated three takeaways. They were anchored on the defensive line by Ryan Mahoney, while Jeremiah Edwards added consistent play at the linebacker position. There were two big plays on defense. The first was Shannon Bola's interception early in the game that evened the takeaway totals after an early Shamrock turnover. The second was a pure hustle play from Jeremiah Edward, chasing down a streaking Raider runner and saving a touchdown.

In the special teams phase, long snapping specialist Sam Lupear delivered strikes all night. The Rocks were also able to slip out of a tight spot deep in their own territory when Andy Manzur delivered a 40 yard punt out of the end-zone.

Special mention should be given to Seth Poriah, Blair Clark, and Griffin Pope. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. During the week, they brought it Now, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next Friday, you Rocks will host Decatur Central for the home opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#GameDay Opening Night - Harrison Raiders

The 2018 Indiana high school football season is officially upon us! Tonight, your Rocks will travel to William Henry Harrison High School to take on the Raiders. Harrison finished 6-4 (5-2 NCC) last year, getting knocked out of the 5A tournament by Kokomo in the first round.

Harrison has a brand new artificial field surface this year, having redone it in the off-season. They will be looking to establish a winning tradition on the new field, and the Rocks will be looking to spoil the grand opening. It should be a fantastic atmosphere for opening night, and we hope you will make the journey to support us!

Need directions? We've got you covered:

Scrimmage Details

Tomorrow, your Rocks will finally get to compete against someone not wearing green or gold. Friday's scrimmage with Ben Davis will be the traditional last tune-up before the season kicks off on August 17th. Since the scrimmage is organized much differently from games, we wanted to provide the details a little early.

The start will still be at 7pm over at Ben Davis High School. The cost will be $6 to get in. Here's a map with directions:



And, as for the format, here's a link to the full rules on the IHSAA website. We'll be following option B. Hope to see you there!

Practice is Underway!

Your Rocks are back for another thrilling season of high school football. Practice has started, and we wanted to share some images and videos from our first practice. Since family and commitment are the foundation of our team, we like to focus on building that up first. As such, you won't see a lot of football in these images, but you will see teamwork and perseverance. We hope you're as excited as we are to get this season started!

Beam Work

Rope Course

Rope Bridge

Hill Climb

Log Carry