Sunday, September 30, 2018

#RockReport Varsity vs Avon

On Friday, your Rocks hosted the Avon Orioles for Homecoming 2018. Unfortunately, the Rocks fell just short, losing 13-20. Avon jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, before the Shamrocks began chipping away at the lead. The Orioles took a 20-10 lead into the halftime festivities. The Rock D settled in and held a potent Oriole offense scoreless in the second half, but the Shamrock offense was only able to put up 3 points in the third. They had a few chances down the stretch in the fourth, but were just never able to get rolling.

Special mention should be given to Joey Wolfe, Jack Pfeiffer, 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.

The Rocks will return to action next Friday when they travel to Fishers to take on the the Tigers. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Friday, September 28, 2018

#Gameday Avon Homecoming

Tonight, your Rocks come home to face the Avon Orioles. The Orioles come into the game with a 5-1 record (3-1 HCC), having lost only to Brownsburg. Conference-wise, they have defeated HSE, Franklin Central, and Fishers. Fishers was their opponent last Friday, where the Orioles earned 33-0 victory.

Avon averages 33.7 ppg on 389 ypg (186 ground, 203 air). They are led by RB Sampson James (#2) who has notched 843 all-purpose yards on the year to go along with 9 rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 123 rushing yards per game, while QB Henry Hesson (#10) tacks on a healthy 181 passing yards per game. Hesson will spread the ball around to a bevvy of receivers, including Jalen Peterson (#11) and Wallace Stovall Jr (#13), who each have around 300 receiving yards this year and 5 touchdowns between them. Avon will look to establish the run game, while utilizing play action passing strikes to move the ball downfield. The Rock D will need to be tough and disciplined tonight in order to hold the experienced Oriole offense in check.

No directions needed for this one. We'll see you at Riverview Health Stadium for all of the festivities. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

#RockReport Freshmen at Brownsburg

The freshman Rocks of Westfield played a hard fought game against fellow HCC undefeated team Brownsburg on Saturday, September 22nd. The young Rocks came up just short, falling 16-7. Standout performers included linebacker Magwire Graybill with two takeaways against the Brownsburg offense. Cornerback Evan Partlow made a big interception to start the game, and wide receiver Amarion Ballard caught the Rocks’ touchdown. The Rocks will return to play this Saturday at home in Westfield’s Riverview Health Stadium. KO is at 10:00 a.m.

#RockReport JV vs Brownsburg

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their sixth game of the season on Saturday morning, September 22 at Riverview Health Stadium in, finally, fall like temps.  The temperature didn’t cool down the Rocks as they were able to improve to 6-0 with a 47-26 victory over Brownsburg.

The JV Rocks defense started the day with 2 3 and outs while the offense controlled the ball in the first quarter. The defense controlled the game but for a few explosive plays that kept drives alive for the visiting Bulldogs.  The defense was led by David Frey, as he was all over the field.  The consistent play of Christian Huisden covering their dangerous #11 was a key to the victory.  Seth Martin and Hunter Will combined for big play with Martin stripping the football and Will recovering the ball to keep the momentum with The Rocks.

Special Teams also played a huge role in the win.  Eduardo Beltran was Special Teams Player of the Game with 2 FG’s.  Mason Piening’s sure hands and decisive and consistent fielding of all kicks proved to be valuable.  The air was taken out of the Bulldogs early in the game when Special Teams and Sean Sullivan recovered on onside “selfie” to keep the ball for The Rocks after an early score.

The offense continued their scoring from the previous week with their second 45+ point game in as many weeks.  Jack Pfeiffer led the way with 2 TD’s after being out the week before with injury.   Zach Howard held it all together and made it all click on the offensive line with consistent play and leadership all morning.  The play of the game came in the third quarter after the Bulldogs tried to make it interesting with a TD to close to within 10!  Nick Talley to Carson Voohis ran a bubble pump for a long TD to regain the momentum and help seal the W!

The JV Rocks look to keep rolling next Saturday, September 29 at Avon High School at 10 a.m.  See you there!!

Sunday, September 23, 2018

#RockReport Varsity at Brownsburg

On Friday, your Rocks traveled to Brownsburg and faced the Bulldogs, losing in heart-breaking fashion, 28-30. The Bulldogs started the scoring early, but the Shamrock offense answered quickly. The Rock D got in on the scoring with a pick-six in the first half, and the Rocks led 21-16 at the break. A single Bulldog score in the third put Brownsburg on top headed to the fourth. The two teams traded scores, and then the Rock D held on a crucial four-down set to give the offense a chance. The Shamrock offense marched down the field all the way to the one yard line before the Bulldog defense was able to stiffen and hold. With time winding down, the Rocks attempted the field goal that would have given them the lead and put the Bulldog offense in the hot seat. The kick, however, was ruled to have missed and the Bulldogs were able to kneel out the clock after taking over possession.

Special mention should be given to Christiaan Huisden, Mason Piening, and Brady Kelly. 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.

The Rocks come home next Friday to face the Orioles of Avon. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Friday, September 21, 2018

#Gameday Varsity at Brownsburg

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to the west side of the Indianapolis Metro area in order to face the Bulldogs of Brownsburg. So far, the Bulldogs have compiled an impressive 5-0 record (3-0 HCC) defeating Fishers last week 27-20. They have also beaten Bloomington South, Cathedral, Franklin Central, and Avon.

The Bulldogs average 33 ppg on 379 ypg (226 ground, 153 air). They are led by the potent one-two punch of Junior RB Donny Marcus (#20) and Senior WR Bryce Kirtz (#17). Marcus is averaging 163 rushing yards per game, and has notched 6 touchdowns so far this year. Kirtz has added an additional 70 yards receiving per game to go along with 5 touchdowns. The two have combined for 1,428 all-purpose yards on the season. The Rocks will need to clamp down on the offensive threat while carrying over their own offensive momentum from last week's victory.

A bit of a drive required for this one, with country or city options. Either way, we've got you covered with directions. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

#RockReport Freshmen vs HSE

The freshman Rocks of Westfield defeated the Royals from Hamilton Southeastern by a score of 40-19. This was a great team effort, with many contributors from all sides of the ball. Standout players included the running backs for the offense – Levi Harless and Bryson Hoover – whose aggressive running paved the offense’s way to the end zone on multiple occasions. Mr. Consistency on the offense went to the TE Luke Lewis, as he combined great blocking skills in the run game along with clutch receptions in the passing game. The big play of the game was the Webster toss to Amarion Ballard for a 60 yard touchdown on the first drive of the third quarter. The defense combined its efforts to produce four takeaways. Safety Alex Wolf accounted for two of those takeaways on clutch interceptions. Mr. Consistency Zach Williams was a force on the defensive line, tackling the running back for a loss or pressuring the quarterback on nearly every play he was in. Along with multiple tackles and player of the game honors on defense, Magwire Graybill earned a nod as special teams player of the game. He accounted for two scores – one on a blocked punt, and one on a defensive takeaway. The kicker Easton Snodgrass received Mr. Consistency for his wonderful placement of kickoffs, and the big play was Kyle Widmer’s blocked PAT after HSE’s first score. The Rocks will play Brownsburg at Brownsburg on Saturday, September 22nd . Kickoff is at 10:00 a.m. Go Rocks!

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

#RockReport JV @ HSE

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their fifth game of the season on Saturday September 15th at the home of the Royals of Hamilton Southeastern. The JV Rocks were able to improve their season record to 5-0 with a 48-26 victory over their out matched opponent.

The JV Rocks defense started the day with a few quick 3 and outs. The defense experienced some difficulty getting off the field on 4th down, giving up 2 scores in 4th down situations, but for the majority of the day sophomore linebacker Kyle Byers lead the team and sophomore defensive end Ayden Hartman added consistent effort for the team. Sophomore cornerback Christiaan Huisden added a much needed interception for the Rocks to help the team increase their lead. The Rocks special teams also added a blocked punt to the turnover trend. Sophomores Sean Sullivan and Joey Wolfe were excellent on special teams all day. Sophomore Seth Martin showed great effort in recovering an onside kick to keep the ball out of the hands of the Royals at the end of the game and ensure a Rocks victory.

The Rocks offense was explosive again thanks to the broken tackles and huge plays made by sophomore wide receiver Mason Piening. The offensive line was very stout and consistently opening holes for hard running junior running back Trevor Lickfeldt. Sophomore tight end Reid Scheppers gave the Rocks offense life on multiple occasions converting huge plays on a bootleg pass and passes over the middle. This is the second 40+ point game for sophomore quarterback Nick Talley and the rest of the JV Rocks offense.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play Brownsburg High School on Saturday September 22nd at 10 a.m. The game will be at home this week.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

#RockReport HSE

Last night, your Rocks hosted the Hamilton Southeastern Royals, earning a 34-27 victory. The Rocks jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, but the Royals hung in there and tied things up by halftime. The Rocks took back the lead by a field goal in the third, extended it early in the fourth, but again the Royals stuck with it, putting up a field goal and recovering an onside kick before time ran out on the comeback effort.

Offensively, the Shamrocks had a stellar game, putting up 27 points against a solid Royal defense. Cam Simons turned in an excellent performance, finding Dane Wheeler 9 times in the passing game. Simons ended up with 229 yards to his name, 109 of those to Wheeler. The Shamrock offensive line made a huge impact on the game as well, both with their protection of the quarterback, and forming the backbone of several punishing drives in the second half that featured the ground attack heavily. One of those hard-nosed drives ended with Eli Patchett plowing over defenders to reach the end zone for a score that would end up being the difference in the game. WR Pat Beam also provided a key highlight earlier in the game when he hauled in a long strike from Simons for a touchdown.

The Rock D struggled to stop the Royal running attack early, but was able to make good on key plays that helped turn the tide of the game. The first was a fantastic pick-six by Franklin Bohannon. Eric Kriskovich also tacked on consistent play, helping the D buckle down in the second half. Then, with the game on the line late in the game, the defense held the streaking Royal offense to only a field goal before slamming the door shut after the Royals were able to recover the ensuing onside kick.

In the special teams phase, the Shamrocks were led by kicker Alex Bales, and anchored by the consistent hustle of Owen McGraw. Sean Sykes made a key play that you probably won't see in the highlight reel, as he smothered a Shamrock fumble, securing a ball that could easily have gone the other way.

Special mention should be given to Mason Piening, Sam Baldwin, and Gabe Arvin. 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 week, the Rocks will travel to Brownsburg to face the Bulldogs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Friday, September 14, 2018

#Gameday HSE



Tonight, your Rocks will host the Hamilton Southeastern Royals. Both teams will enter with a 2-2 record (1-1 HCC), with HSE having most recently beaten Fisher 14-10. They also lost to Avon 26-9 the previous week.

The Royals average 13.5 ppg on 143 ypg (58 ground, 85 air). They are led by Junior QB Kody Sparks (#5) who has thrown for 341 yards and a touchdown so far this season. Senior RB Matt Harris (#4) provides the ground attack with 200 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. Sparks's favorite receiver is Junior Ben Boysen (#11) who has 18 receptions for 182 yards. Both teams have struggled to put up points so far this year, so tonight could be a defensive, field-position style game. Even so, both teams have plenty of weapons, so it may be a story of which offense can get hot. Either way, look for an exciting game as two quality HCC opponents square off.

No directions needed for this one! We'll see you at Riverview Health Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

#RockReport Varsity at Noblesville

Last Friday, your Rocks visited the Noblesville Millers and walked away with a 10-2 loss. It was a rain-soaked affair, with both teams having to rely heavily on the run game. On the second play from scrimmage, a Miller ball-carrier slipped out from the scrum, taking it all way for the game's lone touchdown. After that, a field position battle ensued, with the Rocks unable to overcome some costly turnovers. The Millers put up a field goal to extend the lead to 10-0 with 4:25 to play in the first half, and then the Shamrocks were able to take advantage of a fumbled punt snap to put them on the board with a safety. 10-2 was the half time score, and it would end up being the final as well, as neither team was able to put up any points in the second half.

Special mention should be given to Zachary Howard, Grant Joyce, and Christiaan Huisden. 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 week, your Rocks will look to rebound while playing host the Hamilton Southeastern Royals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

Friday, September 7, 2018

#Gameday Varsity at Noblesville

Tonight, your Rocks will take the short stroll down the street in order to face the Millers of Noblesvile. This continues the rivalry stretch of the schedule, as the Midland Rail trophy is on the line tonight. The Millers come in with a 1-2 record (1-0 HCC), having handed Fishers a conference loss last week, 21-9. Noblesville is under new management this year, as Justin Roden has taken over the helm as head coach. The new look Millers are only averaging 11.7 ppg on 166 ypg (80 ground/86 air), however their schedule is a bit front loaded with Cathedral and Carmel to open the season. Look for a hungry team ready to up those averages.

The Millers are led by senior QB Grant Gremel's (#14) 257 passing yards. He'll spread the ball around pretty evenly, often finding RB Luke Blevins (#7) on check downs for big gains. Blevins tacks on an additional 191 yards rushing on the year. The Rock D look to limit these senior leaders, while putting up points of their own. The Midland Rail rivalry games have typically been down-to-the-wire, grind-it-out sorts of games, and with the weather looking to be wet tonight, expected more of the same.

Need directions? It's only 7.7 miles, but we've still got ya covered! Bring your rain gear and we'll see you for kickoff at 7pm!

Thursday, September 6, 2018

#RockReport JV at Zionsville

The Westfield Junior Varsity football team played their third game of the season on Saturday this week.  The opponent?  The villainous Eagles of Zionsville Community High School.  The game was exciting and the score vacillated like a metronome in prestissimo, but the JV Rocks were eventually able to take control and win the game 47-36.

Both teams defenses started the day with a bend but don’t break mentality, allowing the opposing offense to establish an early drive before having to punt.  The Rocks offense drew first blood when sophomore quarterback and player of the game Nick Talley connected with sophomore Ayden Franzen for a red zone touchdown.  The Eagles answered with a score of their own, despite a forced fumble by sophomore special teams player of the game David Frey.

The next drive Talley, punched the ball in for 1 yard after sophomore running back Jack Pfeiffer carried them down the field, but Zionsville answered right back with a long touchdown of their own.  Before the half, the Rocks offense was forced to punt but were able to pin the Eagles deep in their own territory.  The JV Rocks defense earned their keep and forced the Eagles backwards giving the offense outstanding field position leading to a Pfeiffer score.  The Rocks ended the half with an interception by sophomore safety Joey Wolfe.

The second half was more of the same.  The Rocks defense allowed a long opening drive touchdown, and the Rocks offense answered with a long touchdown of their own from Talley to Franzen.  The Eagles scored a long touchdown of their own, and the Rocks answered with a long pass and touchdown from Talley to sophomore wide receiver Carson Voorhis.

The Rocks finally caught a break when sophomore defensive player of the game Zander Nguyen was finally able to take the Eagles quarterback down on 4th down forcing a turnover on downs.  The Rocks offense was unable to extend their lead.  The Eagles drove the ball down and scored with a 2-point conversion giving the Eagles the lead late in the game with a 36-35 score.  The pressure was on the Rocks to answer a score with a score again.  On 3rd and long deep in their own territory, Talley was able to work his magic and connect with Voorhis for another long play setting the Rocks up with the game winning touchdown.  The Rocks found themselves up by 5 points, with the seemingly juggernaut of a Zionsville offense with the ball breathing down their necks.  The defense was able to stand firm with a huge play by sophomore cornerback Christiaan Huisden making a key stop on 4th down on a fake punt play by the Eagles.  The Rocks were able to score again sealing the deal with a pass from Talley to sophomore tight end Reid Scheppers.  Junior cornerback Grant Joyce sealed the game with an interception and a Rocks victory of 47-36.

The JV Rocks football team will look to keep their momentum going when they play noblesville High School on Saturday September 8th at 10 a.m.   The game will be at home (finally). 

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

#RockReport Freshmen vs Zionsville

This Labor Day weekend, the Freshman Rocks of Westfield earned their second consecutive victory in the Battle for the Shining Star against their cross-SR 32 rivals the Zionsville Eagles. Winning by a score of 50-8, many Rocks contributed to this total team effort. Offensive player of the game Levi Harless was nearly impossible to bring down, as he slashed through the Eagle defense, breaking lose for two 70+ yard touchdown runs. Beyond these two runs, Harless, as well as other running backs Bryson Hoover and Jayveon Averitte, charged forward nearly every time they held the ball. This was due to a dominating performance by the offensive line, earning them the award for Mr. Consistency. The five blocks of granite acted as a human wall, paving down everything in its path. Averitte’s touchdown earned him the game’s Big Play award. Defensively, the Rocks found ways to shut down the Eagles’ high-flying offense. Led by defensive player of the game Magwire Graybill, the Rocks played fast and physically. Evan Partlow earned consistency honors for his ability to perform at multiple positions on the defense. The big play award went to the defense on the field during the final drive of the game, as they forced the Zionsville offense off the field. Graybill could not be stopped on either defense or special teams, as he earned player of the week honors there as well for his excellent effort on kickoffs and his clutch onside recovery. Luke Lewis consistently wreaked havoc on the Eagles’ kicking game, including his two point conversion score -- a pass thrown by Evan Partlow. Next Saturday the Rocks will travel to Noblesville to take on their second rival in two weeks -- the Millers of Noblesville. Kickoff is at 10:00 a.m. Go Rocks!

Saturday, September 1, 2018

#RockReport Varsity vs Zionsville

Last night, your Rocks hosted the Zionsville Eagles with the Shining Star rivalry trophy on the line. The Shamrocks pounced early, going up a quick 13 points before the Eagles answered in the second quarter. The Rocks were able to punch one in before half to go in with a 20-7 lead at the break. The two teams traded a pair of scores to start the third, but then pounded the run game to a 41-14 lead a couple minutes into the fourth quarter. The Eagles would not go away, however, putting up two more scores before the Rocks could shut the door, resulting in a 41-28 victory for the Shamrocks.

Offensively, the Shamrocks were anchored by the O-line, who dominated the battle in the trenches, opening big holes for the backs all night. Eli Patchett tacked on consistent gains, finding the end zone a number of times. The big play of the night can with Patchett filling in for QB Cam Simons after Simons had been shaken up on a previous play. The Rocks lined up in a "wildcat" formation, with Patchett taking the snap directly and punching it in.

The Rock D held the potent Eagle offense in check for most of the night, coming up with several key takeaways. On the second play of the game, Jeremiah Edwards dropped beneath a slant route and picked the ball off. Owen McGraw also turned in a fantastic performance, snagging an interception of his own later in the game.

On special teams, the Rocks were led by snapping specialist Sam Lupear. The Eagles don't often use their kicking game, but when they did Jacob Riddle made them pay with a solid return, splitting several defenders.

Special mention should be given to Blair Clark, Andy Manzur, Kyle Byers, Hunter Will, and Eduardo Beltran. 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.

The Rocks return to action next Friday as the rivalry portion of the schedule continues. They will scoot down the road to face the Millers of Noblesville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.