Rocks Showcased for Tackling Technique

One of the organizations we work with regularly is the NFHS learn organization. The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. The organization reaches 19,500 schools with online education programs for program leaders. 

Our program was asked to help demonstrate education on safe tackling techniques. We love football, and are aware of the risks associated with the sport. We also love our players. Our drive to be elite does not end with the results on Friday nights. A key part of our mission is minimizing the risk of injury, both long and short term, as much as possible. As such, we are proud to be among national leaders helping to frame and shape proper tackling skills and technique that minimize risk of injury. 

You can see a glimpse of some Rocks in action in the short promo video (found here). Or, if you are a coach or someone interested in taking the course, you'll see a whole bunch of us. Glad to be given the opportunity to showcase what we do.

#Gameday Rocks vs Tigers

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Fishers to take on the Tigers. They come into the game with a 2-5 record (2-3 HCC). Their conference losses came at the hands of HSE, Brownsburg, and Avon, while they've beaten Noblesville and Franklin Central (last week). 

The Tigers are averaging 16 points on 296 yards per game (194 air). They are led by senior QB Lucas Prewitt (#17) who has put up a 112-1358-9 stat line on the year. His favorite target has been junior WR Jeffrey Simmons (#86). Simmons has really come alive in the past two weeks, and has a 40-505-1 stat line on the year. His counterpart, senior Landon Morris has also posted a 32-492-5 stat line and represents a solid one-two punch through the air. The ground game has been a bit of a committee with Prewitt and sophomore Carson Dunn (#33) each notching 3 TDs a piece. 

After a big conference wins the last couple of weeks, the Rocks will come in heavily favored in this one. Fishers has struggled to contain the top half of the conference, and the Shamrock offense has been putting up some solid numbers as of late. Still, the Rock D will need to restrain a resurgent Tiger passing attack. There are no free victories in the HCC, and so Westfield will need to execute cleanly in order to earn a solid road win tonight and stay on top of the conference.

Limited tickets are available. If you can't make it out to see us in person, check out the free stream we shared separately. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Rocks vs Orioles

Tonight, your Rocks will host the Orioles of Avon. They come in with an even 3-3 record (2-2 HCC). They're on a two game win streak after losses to HSE and Brownsburg, beating Fishers last week and Franklin Central the week before.

The Orioles are averaging 38.8 points per game on 424.5 yards (268.7 air). They are led by senior QB Henry Hesson (#10) who has put up a 79-1493-19 stat line this year. His favorite target is senior WR Wallace Stovall (#13) with 37-601-5. In the red zone, Hesson will really look for senior TE Remington Gall (#85) who has 20 receptions for 9 touchdowns. Avon's top rusher is junior Chrishon Mccray (#2) who has a 74-463-5 stat line. Make no mistake, Avon is an explosive air raid type team. They will look to challenge the Shamrock secondary this week, in quite a contrast to the strong running games that the Rocks have faced previously. 

Ticket rationing is still in effect for Riverview Health Stadium. If you can't make it out to see us in person, check out the free stream we shared separately. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Rocks vs Bulldogs

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Brownsburg to face the Bulldogs. Brownsburg comes into the game with a pristine 5-0 record (3-0 HCC) having run roughshod over the conference competition so far. They blew Fishers out 42-6 last week.

The Bulldogs are averaging 38 points per game on 403 yards (209 air). They are led by senior QB Ben Easters (#10) who has posted a 67-962-8 stat line this year with a 97.8 QBR. His favorite targets are fellow seniors Preston Terrell (#1) and Luke Lacey (#5). The dynamic duo have combined for a 49-791-7 receiving line. Sophomore Caleb Marcus (#20) provides explosiveness out of the backfield to the tune of 73-564-9 with a 7.7 yards per carry average. 

This will likely be the toughest challenge the Rocks have faced thus far. Brownsburg has been destroying opponents, and is ranked #2 in the state for 6A. Not only has their offense been putting up points, but their defense has held a majority of opponents to single digit scoring. Westfield will need to be locked in tonight and play their best all-around game so far this season in order to earn the W. 

Tickets are still in short supply, and this week there is no free streaming option. Brownsburg's paid streaming option will let you see the game from a distance, and the link has been shared separately. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#GameDay Rocks vs Royals

 Tonight, your Rocks will host the Hamilton Southeastern Royals. Both teams come into the contest at 3-1 (2-0 HCC). HSE has beaten Fishers and Avon in the first two weeks of conference play. Their lone loss was to North Central by 1 point in Week 2.

The Royals are averaging 21 points on 232 yards per game (130 rushing). They are led by senior QB John McCall (#18). He's posted a 35-409-4 passing stat line, completing 67% of his attempts. He's also tacked on a 35-183-2 rushing line. In the run game, junior Blaine Wertz (#20) has added 54-238-4 in his own right, giving the Royals a potent 1-2 punch. Junior Martice Taylor (#80) is McCall's favorite passing target, with a 11-180-2 stat line. On defense, the Royals boast a pair of talented sophomores in Evan Sherill (#92; averaging 2 sacks per game) and Cole Earlewine (#8; 5.7 tackles per game).

HSE is currently ranked #8 in the 6A AP poll, so the Rocks will have their work cut out for them tonight. The Rock D will need to find a way to bottle the dynamic running offense of the Royals, caging a QB who has given fits to opponents in previous weeks. The Shamrock offense will need to protect their own QB from Royal pressure, and make use of their own electric scorers.

Ticket limiting is still in effect, and we will be sharing the streaming link shortly. Hope to have your support whether in-person or on the Internet. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#GameDay Rocks at Noblesville

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Beaver Materials Stadium to face the Noblesville Millers. This is the second of two games in the rivalry portion of the schedule, so the Midland Rail Traveling Trophy is on the line. The Millers come into the game at 1-2 (0-1 HCC) on the season. They lost to Fishers last week 0-21.

Noblesville averages 22.3 points on 269 yards per game (242 rushing). They run a unique "tower T" offense that features their big offensive line and multiple running backs. They have four players with over 20 carries and 100 yards on the year so far. Junior QB Conner Meinerding (#5) has only passed the ball 13 times through three games with no touchdowns through the air. On defense, their top two tacklers are Skylar Tolliver (#2) and Mason Bohland (#38) who are each averaging 6.7 tackles per game.

Look for this to be a grind-it-out slog-fest where every possession matters, and big line play will be showcased. The Rocks will need to be stout and stop the run on defense, while coming out hot on offense early like last week. The Millers will want to control both scrimmage and time of possession. Limiting mistakes and turnovers will be crucial.

We've shared the streaming link separately, as ticket limitations continue. We hope to have your support whether virtually or in person! Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Rocks vs Eagles

Tonight, your Rocks will host the Eagles of Zionsville with the Shining Star Rivalry trophy on the line. Both teams enter the game with a 1-1 record, Zionsville having demolished Lebanon last week after losing a close one to Pike in week 1. This will be the conference opener for both teams.

The Eagles are led by senior QB Josh Stone (#6) who is 36/55 for 473 yards and 5 TDs on the year. He'll spread the ball evenly among a plethora of targets, with a solid handful of different receivers notching touchdowns through the air so far. On the ground, they are anchored by senior RB Jacob Horten (#32) and junior RB Colin Price (#33). Both backs have over 100 yards on the year. Price, in particular, has shown some electric play-making abilities with 2 touchdowns and 184 yards on only 10 carries, as well as a second pair of receiving touchdowns on only 4 receptions. The defense is led by Owen Rossell (#13) and Shane Bates (#41), who have both notched double digit tackles through two games.

The Rocks look to build on last week's dominating performance against Harrison in order to keep possession of the rivalry trophy. As usual, tickets are limited so the streaming link for this game has been shared separately. Kickoff is set for 7pm.