#GameDay @Avon

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Avon to take on the Orioles. Both teams come into this game with a 4-2 overall record, though Avon is a half game up in the conference at 2-1. In terms of common opponents, Avon has beaten Brownsburg (62-27) and HSE (38-7).

This is another team that can put up some points. The Orioles are averaging 45 ppg on 435 ypg (163 ground, 272 air). Sampson James (#2) is their lead rusher, averaging 122 ypg on the ground. Avon also boasts a standout wide-receiver in Isaac Guerendo (#23). QB Cameron Misner (#15) has already hooked up with the burner for 12 TDs and 921 yards. The Rock D will need to bounce back after a rough outing last week and put the brakes on the high-octane Oriole offense, while the Shamrock offense will need to find an end-zone that has eluded them for two straight weeks.

This is one of the longer conference drives, but we could certainly use a whole bunch of friendly voices in the stands tonight. Need directions? We've got you covered. Expect travel times to creep up during rush hour. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#RockReport Freshmen vs Brownsburg

The freshman Rocks of Westfield were defeated by Brownsburg 34-22 on Monday at home. While the Rocks did not win, they showed resilience and fighting spirit. They are excited to bounce back against Avon on the road, this upcoming Monday, October 2nd , at 6:00 p.m.

Go Rocks!

#RockReport JV @ Brownsburg

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their sixth game of the season and fourth conference game on Saturday against ‘Dogs’ of Brownsburg.  The Rocks were in full force on Saturday and executed in all phases of the game scoring touchdowns through the air, on the ground, on defense, and in special teams.

The Rocks offense was able to move the ball at will against a tough Brownsburg defense. Sophomore running back Trevor Lickfeldt was the workhorse for the Rocks scoring three touchdowns and delivering devastating hits on defenders.  The play of the game for the offense came with just seconds left in the half, the Rocks 30 yards from a touchdown, and in a hole with 4th and 7. Sophomore quarterback Camden Simons threw a perfect touchdown pass over the top of Brownsburg defenders to sophomore receiver Mason Cox as he ran a jock dropping double move on the over-aggressive defender.  Sophomore Eli Patchett brought consistency to the Rocks offense with great blocks, difficult catches, and versatility.

The Rocks defense hard nosed and aggressive all day.  They started the day out with a 4th down stop which led to a Rocks touchdown.  The next possession senior Cameron Pike caused a fumble and junior Eric Kriskovich scooped up the loose ball and sprinted in for six points.  Sophomore cornerback and returner  Zach Allen was the player of the game with great hits on defense and great returns during punts.  The punt block team for the Rocks were responsible for a touchdown and a two point conversion resulting in 9 points for the Rocks with their relentless pressure and effort.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Avon High School on Saturday September 30th  at 10 a.m @ home.

#RockReport Brownsburg

Not a whole lot to write about this week, as this is one I'm sure most Rocks fans would rather forget. The Brownsburg Bulldogs came in and thrashed your Rocks, spoiling homecoming with a 41-7 victory. The Rocks fought hard, but struggled to get much going against a stout Bulldog defense, and the Rock D couldn't find a way to stop the many Bulldog weapons. The lone score of the night came from a blocked Bulldog punt that the Rocks were able to recover in the end zone.

The Rocks will look to bounce back from this one when they travel to Avon next Friday and face the Orioles. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#GameDay Brownsburg

Tonight, your Rocks come home to face the Brownsburg Bulldogs. The dogs come in at 3-2, having lost to Avon and beaten Fishers in conference play. Both games were high scoring affairs.

Brownsburg is averaging a blistering 38 ppg on 411 yards (252 ground, 159 air). They boast perhaps the best wide receiver in the conference in Bryce Kirtz (#17). Kirtz has racked up 376 yards and 7 touchdowns already this season. Their leading rusher is Donny Marcus (#20), averaging 104 ypg.

The Rocks will need to find a way to stop the bulldog high octane offense, while returning frequently to an endzone that eluded them last week. While last week was a grind-it-out defensive game, look for tonight's contest to involve some more offensive fireworks.

No directions needed for this one. See you at Riverview Health Stadium for all the homecoming pageantry. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#RockReport JV vs HSE

The final posting for today is the JV Recap. I'm not sure if we're going to be able to get the freshman recap fully written up, but they won as well. Younger Rocks, gettin' it done!

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their fifth game of the season and third conference game on Saturday against Royals of Hamilton Southeastern.  The Rocks were a little short handed and had to fight as a team in order to pull out their 5th win of the season, 17-14.

The Rocks offense was stymied all morning by a stout Royals defense.  There were a few sparks throughout the day coming from sophomore receivers Luke Jankowski, Jacob Riddle, Sammy Baldwin, and Mason Cox.  The Rocks took a lead late in the 1st half ignited by a long pass to Jankowski capped off by a short run by sophomore QB Camden Simons.  Later the Rocks were able to retake the lead on a pass from Simons to Cox after a punt was blocked by Junior Cooper Boehm.  Baldwin added a 2 point conversion to give the Rocks a 14-7 lead.  The Rocks found themselves tied at 14 with 50 seconds remaining on the clock.  Simons engineered a game winning drive from the Rocks on 40 which resulted in a field goal by Junior kicker Andy Manzur.

The Rocks defense played exceptionally most of the day on Saturday while the offense had their troubles.  Boehm was player of the game while playing defensive end and applying countless pressures on the Royals quarterback.  Boehm was bookended by junior defensive end Calvin Grenda who provided the play of the game for the defense, a stop on 3rd down with a massive hit and resulted in the Boehm punt block.  The driving force behind the consistency of the defense was provided by junior linebacker Zach Collins who had another outstanding game.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Brownsburg High School on Saturday September 23th  at 10 a.m @ BHS.

Hurricane Relief

Second posting of the day is an announcement for this Friday. We're trying to fill a semi with food and supply items in support of the folks affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Please see the flyer below and consider bringing a few items to the game Friday in addition to your standard Rocks gear. You can also bring donations to the other drop-off locations listed below up until the 25th.

Midland Rail Video

A good handful of stuff has come across my desk today, so I'll be sharing in multiple postings. First, we were pointed to some pretty awesome video footage of the varsity game against Noblesville. It sort of functions as a quick recap of the game with a sweet instrumental laid over top. Definitely give it a watch:

Westfield vs Noblesville HS Football - 9.8.17 from CarisDesign on Vimeo.

#RockReport @Hamilton Southeastern

Photo by Kyle Atkisson

Your Rocks traveled to HSE last night and faced the Royals, falling 13-0. This marks the first loss of the year for the Shamrocks, and puts them at 2-1 in the conference.

Offensively, the Shamrocks were blanked for the first time in quite a while. They struggled to move the ball, generating only 159 yards of total offense. They fought hard, but ultimately could not find the answer to crack the Royal defense. The Rock D fared slightly better, yielding only 13 points, 6 of which came late in the game with the team pressing for a break. Still, they failed to generate a takeaway on a night when the offense really could have used the advantage. Shamrock Special Teams struggled as well, failing to convert a field goal, though the punting game was a consistent area of strength on the night. The game was a low scoring grinder, with the Royals coming up with big plays when needed and the Rocks unable to answer. The Rocks will look to rebound next week.

Special mention should be given to Zach Allen, Jacob Netral, and Leonnel Juarez. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. They made sure to RISE to the occasion during the week, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next Friday, your Rocks will come home to host the Brownsburg Bulldogs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Photo by Kyle Atkisson

Special Olympics Football Clinic

Each year, one of our favorite events for the pure love of the game is the Special Olympics clinic. This year, the event will be held on Saturday 9/16. For more information, see the flyer below:

#RockReport Freshmen vs Noblesville

The freshman Rocks beat the Millers of Noblesville 21-19 in a hard fought battle between the two squads. Leading the charge defensively, Gabe Arvin found his way into countless tackles, bolstering a strong linebacking corps that also included Zander Nguyen, David Frey, and Ian Watson. In the secondary, Christiaan Huisden consistently made his presence felt, affecting the Miller aerial attack. Kyle Pape at CB made the big play of the game defensively, when he broke up Noblesville’s 4th quarter, 4th down pass, giving the Rocks back possession of the ball and the ability to run out the clock.

On offense, the Rock O moved the ball consistently. Highlights included a Nick Talley run for a TD and a pass to offensive player of the game Mason Piening. Running back Jack Pfeiffer won Mr. Consistency for his tough running between and around the tackles.

Special teams greatly impacted the game as returner Mason Piening took the first kickoff of the 2nd half back the other way for a long Rocks touchdown. Kicker Sean Sullivan found his way into the lineup, consistently hitting deep kickoffs and setting up the defense with great field position. The big play of the game on special teams was when Sayveion Woods-Dale burst through the Noblesville line to block their extra point after a touchdown.

The Rocks are 3-1 on the season and head to Hamilton Southeastern High School next week, where they will take on the Royals. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 18th .
Go Rocks!

#RockReport JV @Noblesville

Fell a little behind on posting this week. JV results here with Freshmen incoming...

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their fourth game of the season and second conference game on Saturday against the team just east on US 32.  The Rocks were “physical” and “surgical” according to two varsity Rocks coaches, which resulted in a 42-7 lead for the Rocks in the 3rd finishing with a 42-21 victory.

The Rocks offense was efficient all day scoring on nearly every drive on the day.  Sophomore QB Camden Simons was the Offensive Player of the Game with two passing touchdowns both to sophomore wide receiver Mason Cox.  Simons also scored on a 60+ yard run.  The offensive line played their most physical game of the year according to offensive line coach Robert  Patchett.  The offensive linemen including sophomores Griffin Burge, Alex Juarez, Juniors Justin Case, and Jacob Netral played outstanding all game.

The Rocks defense and special teams started shaky but had an outstanding recovery and finish to the game.  Junior Cooper Boehm played very fast and physical causing two fumbles, one recovered by sophomore Griffin Pope and the other recovered by sophomore Owen Ogle.  Juniors Sean Sykes and Zach Collins were players of the game for defense.  Sykes made a great play for an interception before the half which led to the Rocks 4th score of the half.  The play of the night came on the Rocks first kick-off after their first drive of the second half.  The opposing team bobbled the kick and ran around near their end zone for several seconds.  Collins delivered a devastating blow causing a fumble into the end zone and Pope recovered the loose ball for the final touchdown.


The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Hamilton Southeastern High School on Saturday September 16th  at 10 a.m @ home.

Stacked Shamrocks

Westfield's Stacked Pickle is doing a promo for the football team. From 4pm to 9pm tomorrow, if you stop in, have a bite to eat, and mention you are there for the Rocks, then our booster club gets a slice of the pie. These fine folks help us out with all sorts of stuff throughout the year, so please stop by! You have to eat anyway, right?

#RockReport Noblesville

Photo by Kyle Atkisson

On Friday, your Rocks earned a 30-26 victory over the visiting Noblesville Millers retaining the Midland Rail rivalry trophy. It took nearly every second of the 4 quarters, as the Rocks were able to take the lead for good with only 19 seconds remaining to play. With the victory, Westfield improves to 4-0.

Offensively, the Shamrocks were led by the gutsy play of WR Kyle Pepiot. Drew Johnson anchored a consistent offensive line that proved key in opening running lanes. The most important of these lanes was created with 0:19 showing on the clock and the ball in RB Nate Froelich's hands. Froelich blasted through the hole to snatch the lead on a TD run.

The Rock D really struggled in this game, yielding early points to a team that hadn't been scoring particularly well so far this season. Still, give the Millers credit, as they obviously brought their "A" game, pushing the Rocks to the brink. The Rock D was able to seal the game at the end, however, when Owen McGraw intercepted a long pass in the waning seconds of the game.

Shamrock Special Teams came out hot to start the game, generating a takeaway on the opening kickoff when Kyle Pepiot forced a fumble that was recovered by K Alex Bales. They also tacked on a field goal and were led by the outstanding play of Koby Hauser. Cooper Boehm added consistent high energy when he was in the game as the Special Teams were able to gain any edge in this phase of the game.

Special mention should be given to Calvin Grenda, Griffin Burge, and Griffin Pope. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. They made sure to RISE to the occasion during the week, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next Friday, you Rocks will travel to Hamilton Southeastern High School to face the Royals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Photo by Kyle Atkisson

#GameDay Noblesville

Tonight, the Noblesville Millers will travel a short distance down highway 32 to visit Riverview Health Stadium and take on your Rocks. The Millers come in at 0-3 and are hungry to get in the win column. Last week the lost to Fishers 0-29.

A big problem for the Millers has been points. They're averaging only 5.6 ppg on 188 yards (116 air, 71 ground). They are led by Christian Collier (#28, 35 rushing ypg) on the ground, and QB Grant Gremel (#14, 116 passing ypg) tends to spread the ball out among all of his receivers. LB Eddie
Dziennik (#1) is leading the team in tackles, averaging an impressive 15 per game.

Though the Millers have struggled early this season, they always play Westfield close. These Midland Rivalry games have typically been decided by only a score or two, so definitely do not make the mistake of thinking this one is in the bag. The Rocks will need to come out and flex their defensive muscle while putting up points on a defense that has typically held them in check.

No directions needed for this one. Hope to see you out at Riverview Health Stadium for what might just be the first game that really feels like fall. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#RockReport Freshmen @Zionsville

The freshman Rocks of Westfield went to Zionsville looking to complete a program- wide sweep of the Eagles, and the young Rocks fought and earned their way to a victory with a score of 35-22. With the Big Play of the night on special teams, returner Joseph Wolfe ran back a kickoff deep into Eagles’ territory, setting up the first Rocks’ score. On the defense’s first drive, Owen Dossett earned the defense’s Big Play award for making a great hustle play to stop a potential Zionsville score, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.

Quickly after the defensive stop, QB Nick Talley found wide receiver Carson Voorhis in the end zone for the second TD, the offense’s Big Play of the night. Voorhis contributed greatly throughout the entire game, earning Offensive Player of the Game Honors. While he weaved through the opposing the defense, the Rocks’ offensive line consistently held firm, protecting for Talley and opening up running lanes.

Defensively, the entire first unit routinely forced three-and- out stops and played a physical brand of football. Linebacker Gabe Arvin and defensive end Seth Martin stepped up and won defensive Player of the Game honors.

On Special Teams, Kyle Byers stepped up, sniffing out a fake punt and getting the stop, giving the offense great field position to go down and score. Christiaan Huisden fought all night on nearly every special team, earning him the Mr. Consistency award for the unit.

The freshman Rocks will return to action next Monday, September 11 at home vs. conference rival Noblesville. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. Go Rocks!

#RockReport JV vs Zionsville

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their third game of the season and first conference game on Saturday against the Zionsville Eagles.  The Rocks came out strong scoring 20 points in the first quarter and putting the game out of reach with a final score of 27-7.

The Rocks offense was efficient and explosive.  Sophomore quarterback Camden Simons threw touchdown passes on the Rocks first two possessions including a short pass and 50 yard run by sophomore receiver Mason Cox and a short dump off pass to sophomore utility player Eli Patchett.  Sophomore running back Trevor Lickfeldt ran hard for two scores thru open holes provided by a dominant line lead by sophomores Griffin Burge and Aiden Parker.

The Rocks defense and special teams played aggressively and physically, keeping the Eagles on their heels all day.  Several turnovers stymied Eagle drives including a strip and recovery from junior cornerback Sean Sykes and another strip and recovery from junior linebacker Aiden White.  Juniors Calvin Grenda and Copper Boehm applied pressure on the quarterback all day.  Junior Luke DesNoyers made three extra points for the Rocks and Junior Andy Manzur provided a huge punt which was downed inside the 5 by sophomore Jacob Riddle.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play noblesville High School on Saturday September 9th at 10 a.m away @ nHS.

#RockReport Zionsville

Last night, your Rocks retained the Shining Star Rivalry trophy, defeating the Zionsville Eagles 28-21. The Rocks had a three touchdown lead heading into the fourth, but the Eagles rallied back with 14 unanswered points to bring this game to the wire. The Rock D held on fourth down backed up to their own 13 yard line to seal the deal.

Offensively, the Rocks were led by Nate Froelich's relentless ground assault. Kyle Pepiot also tacked no consistent play at the receiver position. The big play of the night came with QB Cam Nance zipping the ball in Matthew Meyer in the end zone to give the Rocks the lead going into halftime.

The Rock D spent a lot of time on the field tonight, anchored by the stellar corner play of Dorian Henson. Seth Tackett added consistent play at the other corner, and the big play of the night was a bit earlier in the night than the second fourth down stop to end the game. This fourth down stop came in the third when the Eagles decided to gamble and go for it despite being in their own territory. The Rocks stopped them cold, setting up a short field for the offense.

Shamrock Special Teams struggled a bit with two missed field goals, but had a couple of good kickoff returns to set the offense up well. The consistent play of Koby Hauser helped to muscle the Rocks through this phase of the game, while Cam Nance added a big play by chasing down the Eagle who recovered a blocked FG, saving a potential touchdown.

Special mention should be given to Mason Cox and Gary George. These Rocks made significant contributions in preparing the team for the Friday contest. They made sure to RISE to the occasion during the week, providing the best possible look for their fellow teammates.

Next Friday, your Rocks will host the Noblesville Millers, as the rivalry section of the schedule continues. Kickoff to decide the winner of the Midland Rail trophy is scheduled for 7pm.

#GameDay @Zionsville

The Eagles have landed. Tonight, your Rocks will venture over to Zionsville and battle for the Shining Star Rivalry trophy.

Zionsville comes into the contest at 1-1, having beaten Pike by 1 and lost last week to Lebanon by three. So, they are no strangers to close games. The Eagles are averaging 32 ppg through two contests on 401 yards (176 ground, 225 air). Nick Brier (#35) is their leading rusher, averaging 95 ypg, while QB Andrew Broecker (#15, 450 yards) most often finds leading WR Mitchell Canada (#2, 170 yards) through the air.

Rivalries in the HCC are always intense affairs, and tonight's fight is shaping up to be a good one. The Rocks will look to deliver a one-two knockout blow with stout defense and relentless offense, but this one will likely take all four rounds to decide.

Rocks' fans, we could really use your voices tonight! Zionsville is just a stones throw away. We've got a map below if you need one. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm and there will be a live stream on WHMB TV40 here. Hope to see you there!