#Gameday Rocks vs Raiders

Tonight, your Rocks will host the Raiders from William Henry Harrison High School in West Lafayette, IN. The Raiders come into the contest on a high note, having opened their season with a victory for the first time in a decade. They defeated Terre Haute South Vigo last week, 42-13. 

The Raiders are led by senior RB Omarion Dixon (#47). Dixon racked up 146 yards and 4 scores last week on 16 carries. Junior QB Tyler Knoy (#2) added 121 yards and a score on two explosive carries. Junior LB Thomas Urban (#15) led the defense with 8 tackles.

The Rocks will look to rebound from an abysmal outing last week in an attempt to get back to .500 with a win. The Rock D will need to stop an efficient and explosive Raider option offense, while the Shamrock offense will need to eliminate the early turnovers that plagued them last week. The IndyStar predicts a 35-24 Rocks final, but it is looking to be a good, close contest in any case. 

As with last week, tickets are limited and pandemic rules must be followed on-site. The streaming link for this game has been shared separately, so cheer us on from wherever you may be!

All-State Recognition

We're very excited to have a several players make the Indiana All-State teams. It's a tough thing to do, and speaks highly of the following individuals:

Senior All-State

• Aidan Parker
• Eli Patchett

Junior/Sophomore All-State

• Bronson Kooy
• Mason Piening
• Micah Hauser

Colts Academic All-State

• Levi Kaster

Congrats! 

2019 Highlight Video

Thanks for a great season!

#Gameday Rocks at Carmel

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Carmel High School to face the Greyhounds in the Sectional Championship. Carmel is 7-3 for the season, with losses to Trinity (KY), Ben Davis, and North Central. The Greyhounds earned a 28-14 victory last week against HSE in order to advance.

Carmel averages 22.5 points on 219 yards per game (149 ground). They are led by RB Dylan Downing (#2), who has racked up 784 yards on 123 carries and 8 touchdowns. This is a team that wants to pound the football and will be looking to establish the run game in order to grind out another victory. The Rock D will obviously need to counter this with tough, united defense, while giving the offense opportunities to punch in their own points.

It's going to be a cold one tonight, with game time temperature looking to be around 25F. Bundle up, and we'll see you in just a few hours down at Carmel Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Rocks vs Tigers, Sectional I

Tonight, your Rocks will open sectional play by hosting the Fishers Tigers. The Tigers finished the regular season with a 7-2 overall record (5-2 HCC). MaxPreps has them ranked at #5 in the state, while they finished tied with Brownsburg for second in the conference. Their last game was a 42-35 win over Zionsville.

Fishers is averaging 24.7 points on 310 yards per game (171 ground). Their running attack is led by senior RB Dylan Scally (#20). He has compiled 921 yards on 166 carries with 8 rushing TDs. QB Marcus Roux has accounted for another 6 rushing TDs while completing 55% of his passes for a 88.6 QBR. He's compiled 1225 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. His targets are pretty evenly split between Jeffry Simmons (#86; 26/350/5) and Nick Leath (#45; 25/292/3).

The last time these two teams faced off, the Tigers came from behind in the fourth quarter, scoring 12 unanswered points to earn the 19-14 victory. Look for this to be another close game, as both teams have had two weeks to prepare for the contest. It could come down to a handful of key big plays for each side.

No directions needed for this one. Game time is looking to be around 30 degrees with a small chance at precipitation. Bundle up, and come out to Riverview Health Stadium to support your Rocks in the first of the win-or-go-home contests that make fall Indiana football so exciting. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Rocks at Franklin Central

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Franklin Central to face the Flashes. FC comes into tonight's game with an identical record to the Rocks, 4-4 (2-4 HCC). Last week, they defeated HSE 7-6, and they've also beaten Zionsville in conference play.

The Flashes are averaging 15 points per game on 205 yards (116 ground). They are led by Josh Ruley (#20), who has notched 774 yards on 186 carries with 8 touchdowns. QB Peyton Viewegh (#3) is 77 for 168 on the year, good for 716 yards and 3 touchdowns. His spreads his targets pretty evenly amongst his receivers.

No doubt about it, the Rocks will need to stop the run tonight. Ruley is capable of ripping off big chunks of yardage, and accounts for the primary thrust of the FC offense. The Rocks are in the midst of a four game skid, so they will need unite to stop the bleeding tonight and get back in the win column to end conference play.

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

#Gameday Rocks vs Tigers

Tonight, your Rocks will host the Fishers Tigers at beautiful Riverview Health Stadium. Fishers comes into the game with a 5-2 record (3-2 HCC). In conference play, they have defeated Noblesville, HSE, and Franklin Central, while losing to Brownsburg and Avon.

The Tigers average 23 points per game on 286 yards (148 ground). There are led by Dylan Scally (#20) who has put up 545 yards and 4 touchdowns on 121 carries. QB Marcus Roux (#12) has added another 184 yards and 4 touchdowns on 49 carries, while passing for 939 yards and 12 touchdowns. Roux's favorite target is Jeffrey Simmons (#86), who has notched 279 yards and 5 touchdowns on 21 receptions.

The Tigers are generally one of the most technically sound teams the Rocks face each year. They will need to execute cleanly on both sides of the ball to earn the victory tonight. Rain is in the weather, so if it ends up being particularly wet, both teams could see a dampened passing game. This would tend to play into the hands of the Tigers, who typically pound the ball and control the time of possession. The Rocks will need to excel in their own running attack, while stopping the run on defense.

No directions needed for this one. Bring a poncho or an umbrella, and come cheer your Rocks on! Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Varsity at Avon

Tonight, your Rocks will travel to Avon to face the Orioles. Avon comes into the contest with a spotless 6-0 (4-0 HCC) record. They're also ranked as the top 6A team in the state. Both HSE and Brownsburg played the Orioles close, so the Rocks will have a tough task tonight.

Avon is averaging 34.7 points per game on 301 yards (183 air). They are led by Junior QB Henry Hesson (#10), who has thrown for 1098 yards and 18 touchdowns this year. His favorite targets are Carmelo Mitchell (#15; 21/319/7) and Cohen Murrell (#16; 22/297/3). The rushing load has been split between Chrishon Mccray (#2; 42/307/3) and Jalen Love (#20; 67/252/1). They also have a defensive front that is averaging almost 2 sacks per game.

Avon's top ranking in the state is not by accident. They have shined against tough competition so far this year, and have all the tools for a deep playoff run. The Rocks will need to rebound from a pair of difficult losses and put together a complete, united game tonight in order to steal a victory on their opponent's turf.

It should be a gorgeous night tonight for Friday Night Lights, with the game time temperature in the mid-60's. It'll probably get a bit chilly after the sun goes down, so bring a jacket and come cheer on your Rocks. Need directions? We've got you covered below. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Rocks vs Bulldogs (Homecoming)

Tonight, your Rocks will come home to face the Bulldogs of Brownsburg. The Bulldogs enter with a 3-2 record (2-1 HCC). In the conference, they've beaten Franklin Central and Fishers, while losing to Avon.

Brownsburg averages 26 points per game on 346 yards (195 air). They are led by QB Ben Easters (#10) who has thrown for nearly 1000 yards and 13 touchdowns in 5 games. He splits his focus pretty evenly between two favorite targets, Preston Terrell (#1; 376 yards and 5 TDs) and Luke Lacey (#14; 346 yards and 7 TDs). RB Donny Marcus chips in with solid ground support, averaging over 100 yards per game with a handful of touchdowns of his own.

The Bulldogs are bring a lot of collegiate-level talent into tonight's game. They will look to leverage their athleticism into success on both sides of the ball. The Rocks will need to present a united front tonight against a formidable foe to come out with a victory on Homecoming night.

No directions needed. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#Gameday Rocks at Hamilton Southeastern

Tonight, your Rocks will travel down to the southeast corner of Hamilton County to face the HSE Royals. The Royals come into the contest on a 3 game losing skid with a 1-3 record (0-2 HCC), having most recently dropped conference games to Avon and Fishers. Their lone victory came over Lawrence Central in week 1.

HSE averages 18.3 points per game on 329 yards per game (223 air). They are led by QB Andrew Hobson (#6) and his favorite target WR Deandre Rhodes (#86). Rhodes is averaging over 100 receiving yards per game, and at least one touchdown. Fellow WR Ben Boyson (#11) is also averaging around 50 yards per game, and RB Tylin Taylor (#4) leads the ground attack with around 50 yards per game as well.

The Rocks will need to bend but not break tonight, as the Royals can move the football. Look for the vertical playmaking ability of HSE to play a big role in this game. If the Rocks can limit the downfield looks, the Royals may struggle to score. HSE will also have to stop a Shamrock offense that has been clicking in the previous few weeks. Depending on how well each defense plays, this could turn into a shootout, or be a battle of wills. Either way, it should be a good game.

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

#Gameday Varsity vs Noblesville

Tonight, your Rocks will host the Millers from Noblesville. This is the last of our two week rivalry series of games, with the Midland Rail Trophy on the line. Noblesville comes into tonight's game with an 0-3 record, having lost to Cathedral, Carmel, and Fishers. Since 2004, Westfield holds the edge in the rivalry with a 9-7 record against the Millers.

Noblesville has struggled to score the football, averaging only 7 points per game on 74 yards per game (50 ground). They run an option-styled offense that showcases a variety of runners. Senior Elijah Butler (#21) currently leads the team with 32 rushing attempts, notching 35 yards and a touchdown. The entire offense has only completed 6 passes for 72 yards and 1 touchdown across all three games. 

Don't let the stats fool you, though, this rivalry is typically a grind-it-out game that may come down to the wire. Expect the Millers to slow things down, hoping to control time of possession and keeping the Shamrock offense off the field. The Rock D will need to capitalize on any opportunities to gain an extra possession for the O, while staying disciplined on the run and play-action game.

It's supposed to rain earlier this evening, so hopefully we will see a drop in temperature and humidity by the time kickoff rolls around. Still, keep your eye on the weather as it could end up being a wet one. No directions needed today. Hope to see you at Riverview Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

#GameDay Varsity at Zionsville

Tonight, your Rocks will make the short trip over to neighboring Zionsville for the Shining Star Rivalry face-off against the Eagles. This will be a battle of unbeaten teams, as Zionsville comes in with a 2-0 record to match the Rocks. The Eagles defeated Pike in week 1, 17-7, and Lebanon in week 2, 47-33.

Zionsville has posted 32 points per game. In last week's win over Lebanon, they rumbled for 276 yards with 188 of those coming on the ground. There were led by sophomore RB Colin Price (#33), who was responsible for 170 of those yards and a touchdown. Senior QB Cole Wiseman (#3) split his targets pretty evenly between senior WR Brody Whitesell (#2; 3/37/0) and sophomore WR Trey Firestone (#19; 5/44/0).

The Rocks will need to stop the run in this one. Coming off Eli Patchett's (#33) big game last week, look for the Eagles to try to win the line of scrimmage as well. This could turn into a battle of wills in the trenches, or come down to who can air it out best. Either way, it should be a great rivalry game with gorgeous football weather on tap for tonight.

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

#Gameday Varsity at Decatur Central

Tonight, you Rocks travel to Decatur Central High School to face the Hawks. The Hawks enter the contest with an 0-1 record, having lost 13-30 to rival Franklin Central last week.

Decatur Central's 13 points last week were scored on 371 yards (292 air). QB Peyton Horsley (#12) led the team on the ground as well as the air, netting 332 yards of total offense. RB Kenny Tracy (#13) chipped in another 38 ground yards, while also being a strong receiving target with 95 yards and a touchdown on 7 catches. WR Javon Tracy (#11) put up 115 yards receiving.

The Rocks will look to limit Decatur Central's playmakers by matching up to the variety of looks the Hawks will give to try to get their athletes in space. The Shamrock offense will also look to build on its 55 point performance against Harrison.  This one could turn into a shootout if all of the offensive talent is allowed to roam free.

Last year, the Hawks came to Westfield and left with a win. The Rocks will be looking to avenge that defeat this year. Need directions to the game? We've got you covered below. Watch out for that rush hour traffic on I-465. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

Scrimmage against Ben Davis Tonight

We're one week away from the official kickoff of the 2019 football season. That means it's scrimmage time. As has been tradition over the past handful of years, we'll be meeting with Ben Davis tonight. This year, the scrimmage will be held at Riverview Health Stadium, so we get to stay home.

There are two options for the format of an IHSAA sanctioned scrimmage. We are going with Option B, which does not involve the kicking game. Each team will have 15 plays from the -35 yard line, 10 plays from the 10 yard line, and then 12 plays from the 35 yard line. This series will alternate between teams and have short breaks in between each segment. After that, there will be two sets of 8 plays for each team that is tagged for "reserves." So expect the first three sets to heavily feature the varsity two-deep, and then for the last two sets to feature upperclassmen JV players.

Since there are no JV or freshmen scrimmages, we will also have a short inter-squad freshmen vs sophomore scrimmage tomorrow at 10AM to try to make sure everyone gets some game-like reps. So if you'd like to check out the younger guys, you could pop in tomorrow morning as well. 

We look forward to taking the field tonight and showcasing this year's team. The first play is scheduled for 7pm. Hope to see you there.

Green vs Gold

It's been a busy start to the season for us, and we've been neglecting our posting just a bit. We shot out a last minute tweet about the Green vs Gold scrimmage last night, but obviously we would like to get the schedule up on here as well. Look for games to be populated in the next few days. In the mean time, the schedule is already post on the athletic department website here. But, to save you a click, here's a brief look at what's coming up.

With the high school schedule changing this year, it's altered our normal in-school schedule. You may see us out there practicing each day seemingly later than usual. This is generally because of the school getting out later. We also may be sprinkling in a few morning practices since the high school starts later. We're looking forward to trying out the change up and having an occasional evening off. So, if you're a fan and happen to be driving by the stadium early in the morning, you may just see us out there. Give us a honk, because I'm sure we'll all be feeling a little groggy!

The first scrimmage to start the season will be held next Friday, August 16th. Your Rocks will be hosting the Ben Davis Giants with the first action tentatively scheduled to start around 7pm. We'll be posting more about the format in the upcoming week.

If you're holding out for opening kickoff, your Rocks will be hosting the Harrison Raiders in two weeks time, August 23rd, with kickoff set for 7pm. Hopefully the weather stays as nice as it was for the scrimmage last night, and we'll see you out there!

Ben Davis Lifting Contest

You may have already seen this shared on our other social media outlets, but I wanted to make a note of it here. Rocks work hard in the off-season, and one of the barometers for how we stack up against area competition is taking part in the local lifting contests. For several years now, we've taken part in the Ben Davis lifting contest that pits us against some of the best and strongest teams in the area. It's a great way to add a little competition into our workout routines.

This years Rocks traveled down to Ben Davis and produced an excellent showing, winning to the Tug of War competition and earning second overall as a team. Perhaps more important than the accolades were the many compliments about how positive and respectful our players were. "Victory with Honor" is one of our core values, and it's great to see this iteration of Rocks buying in and representing Westfield well.

Go Rocks!

2018 Highlight Video

Check out the 2018 Rocks highlight video!

It's a great day to be a Shamrock!

#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.

#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.

#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.