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End of Season Rock Report

Only six schools in the state of Indiana get to finish the season on their terms, with a win. For everyone else, the immediate feeling is disappointment. Your Rocks felt the keen sting of disappointment after falling Friday night to the Carmel Greyhounds, 7-28. It was a frustrating finish for a football family that had not wanted the experience to end.

Hopefully, as time dulls the sting, this iteration of Rocks will be able to reflect upon the bonds they formed among their teammates, and cherish the memory of the 2018 football season. There is a lot to look forward to in the future. This year's JV and Freshmen teams combined for the best record we've had in a long while, though they will need to step up to fill in the spots vacated by departing seniors. This is true both on and off the field, as this year's senior class helped to keep the culture of the program strong, taking what had been passed to them, and pushing it onward with another layer blood, sweat, and tears.

As always, we want to close the season with a sense of gratitude. Thank you to all of the fans for showing up and screaming your hearts out. We continue to have one of the best followings in the state. Thank you to the parents for sharing your children and working tirelessly behind the scenes to help make our program a fantastic experience. Thanks to the school and administration for backing our program with all the resources that can be mustered. Know that we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generous community that surrounds the Rocks.

Finally, thank you to our seniors for your dedication and contribution to the team. We are proud and privileged to have coached you. We hope that your experience with us will always rank among the best of your lives and that, as you go forward in life, you draw upon your time as a Rock in order to reach your full potential in life. Remember, once a Rock, always a Rock.

#GameDay Sectional I @Carmel

Tonight, your Rocks will head down the road to take on the Carmel Greyhounds. The last time these two teams faced was in 2009 during the sectional, before 6A even existed as a class. Carmel won that one, 21-7. The Greyhounds enter with a 7-2 record, having lost to Center Grove and Warren Central. The only shared opponent this season was Noblesville, who Carmel beat 34-7.

The Greyhounds are led by QB Tyler Trent with 880 yards and 10 touchdowns through the air on the season. WR Christian Williams is Trent's top target, with 23 receptions and 5 TDs. RB Zach White leads the ground attack, racking up 707 yards and 5 scores for the year. The Rocks will need to bring their A game tonight facing a top ranked opponent that can score some points.

The weather looks to be chilly and wet, so wear some layers. We need warm and lively voices in the stands tonight! Need directions? We've got you covered. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#RockReport Varsity vs Franklin Central

Your Rocks hosted the Franklin Central flashes on a cold and rainy Friday night, coming away with a commanding 44-16 victory to end the regular season on a high note. The Rocks finish 4-5 overall, and 3-4 in the HCC.

It was all Shamrocks in this one, as the offense was led by QB Camden Simons with 3 rushing touchdowns in the first half. Offensive lineman Ross Krieg added consistent play for a squad that helped to produce 6 rushing touchdowns on the night. The Rock D had a solid night as well, with Eric Kriskovich coming up with a pick in the first half, and Franklin Bohannon snagging one in the second half. Defensive lineman Ryan Mahoney anchored a line that held the bruising running game of the Flashes in check for most of the night. Shamrock Special Teams were led by Sean Sullivan, who got his first start as kicker and made good on his scoring chances in the first half. Owen McGraw added consistent play across several units, and the kickoff team nearly sprung one, setting up the offensive with excellent field position.

Special mention should be given to Jack Pfieffer, Jonathan Hernandez, 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 have a week off, as 6A schools start post-season play with a bye, before heading down the street to face Carmel on October 26th. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#GameDay Franklin Central

Tonight, your Rocks host the Flashes of Franklin Central High School. The Flashes come into the game on a high note, having notched their first HCC win against HSE last week, 37-28. They are 2-6 overall, and 1-5 in the conference.

Franklin Central averages 11 ppg on 254 ypg (151 ground, 103 air). They are led by senior RB Johnnie Mickle (#8), who has 519 yards on the year and 7 rushing touchdowns. QB Dylan Bishop (#9) has thrown for 824 yards this year, but only 3 scores, all of them to WR Bryce Durm (#89). The Rocks will also have to keep tabs on dual threat Malieki Parks (#11) who will be featured heavily in both the run and passing game out of the backfield. Look for a steady diet of bruising runs complemented by play action passing tonight, as the Rock D will fast another physical running challenge. This one has all the makings of a grinder as the Shamrocks will make the push to end the regular season with a win.

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

#RockReport Varsity at Fishers

On Friday, your Rocks traveled to Fishers to take on the Tigers, falling 7-11. Neither offense was able to score in a back and forth first half, leading to a 0-0 halftime mark. The Rocks were able to punch it in during the third period, with the Tigers answering with a field goal. The Rocks gave up a safety, but lost the lead for good when Fishers scored midway through the fourth. The Rocks marched back down to answer, but failed to convert on four downs deep in their own zone, which resulted in the 7-11 final.

Special mention should be given to Dakota Arvin, Seth Poriah, Adam Garretson, and Kyle Pape. 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 week in the final regular season game against the Franklin Central Flashes. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm.

#GameDay Varsity @ Fishers

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Fishers High School to take on the Tigers. Fishers enters this week with a 2-5 record (1-4 HCC), having most recently defeated HCC newcomer Franklin Central 17-12. Along the way, they've lost to Avon, Brownsburg, HSE, and Noblesville.

The Tigers are averaging only 13.4 ppg on 138 ypg (94 ground, 44 air). They are led by senior RB HL Lewis (#22) who has 381 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. He gets some help from senior WR Mason McCartney (#89) on the outside who has chipped in 82 yards and 2 touchdowns. In general, though, this is a team that has struggled to produce offense, but when they do it can come from a variety of players. They've dealt with some injuries, especially at the QB position, that have perhaps really held them back, and relied on their defense to keep them in games.

The Rocks are coming off a couple of close losses to a pair of the top teams in the conference. They'll look to right the ship against the struggling Tigers tonight, but will be entering a hostile environment, facing a well-coached team. It will certainly not be a gimme, and they could use all the friendly voices in the stands that can make the trip.

Need directions? We've got you covered. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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!

#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.

#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!

#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.

#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.