Last JV/Freshmen report of the year! It's always a good sign for the future when the records of the younger teams improve upon the varsity record. We want to keep improving until that right side is consistently 0. Pound the Rock!
Thank you to all the family and fans that came out to the JV/Freshmen games. Obviously, we don't get as big of a crowd as on a Friday night, but we make up for that in die-hard-ness! Hopefully, you got to see your young men play exciting Shamrock football and really enjoy their experience. One of the things I've always appreciated about football at the younger levels is that you do away with a lot of the distractions a Friday night can bring. It's nice, sometimes to get back to playing simple football again, to remember how much fun the game can be even when it doesn't make the nightly news highlights.
Great season Rocks! I know I can speak for the entire staff when I say that we are very proud of all the hard work you guys have put in this year. It has been a pleasure to teach you the game of football, and we look forward to witnessing the rest of your careers as a Westfield Shamrock.
JV (4-5)
The JV Football Team ended their football journey with its third straight victory beating Lafayette Jeff 55-28.
Offensively, the Rocks were unstoppable on the ground and through the air. Elvin Caldwell had two rushing touchdowns and caught a one-handed screen pass for another TD. Ryan Pepiot continued to throw the ball well with two touchdown passes to Ben Lotfalian and Will Davis. Lotfalian’s TD pass was 88 yards! Renzo Alvarez led an offensive line that worked hard all night!
Defensively, the Rocks flew around and never quit on the play. They forced four turnovers which was actually their lowest number in the four victories they have had this season. The biggest play of the night came on the last play of the first half when Ben Huntley forced a fumble deep in Rock territory and Matt Kinney picked it up for an 86 yard touchdown as time expired. Trey Stewart also forced a fumble that was recovered by Ryan Rubicz. Evan Slagle had a fumble recovery and a forced throw on the “Slagle play”. Paul Waite came in with his first interception at safety as well!
In the special teams phase, Paul Waite made quite a few extra points and Wes Gagnon had some big tackles during the Warrior Dash kickoffs.
Congratulations, JV Rocks, on a fun-filled season!
Freshmen (5-4)
The freshmen football team wrapped up their season with a victory 24-20 to give them a winning season. Milo Beam caught the first touchdown from Sam Trompen. Henry Decker kicked the extra point. Brandon
Karsnick scored on a 51 yard touchdown run. Taylor Knight kicked the extra point. Max McCool caught a 34 yard touchdown pass from Sam Trompen. Henry Decker then kicked a 27 yard field goal. Brandon Karsnick finished with 112 yards rushing. Sam Trompen had 134 yards passing. Sam Trompen lead the
defense with 10 tackles. Colton Murphy had 7 tackles. Daniel Kainrath had 6 tackles and one hammer hit on Lafayette Jeff’s quarterback. Will McCool ended the game with an interception. The freshmen team finished the season 5-4.
Great Job, Freshmen Rocks, in finishing strong!
Coaches & trainers, thank you for your dedication and passion for the game and for helping our boys become better every day. It was an honor for them to be part of The Family, and it was an honor for us to witness their growth as athletes and young men. We look forward to watching our boys take part in this incredible program for 3 more years. We're grateful TO you and FOR you! Alyssa & Chad McCool
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