Westfield’s Friday night return to Lucas Oil Stadium followed an almost parallel script as the game the Shamrocks played there last November.
That’s a good thing, because the story ends with Westfield winning – just like it did last November in the 5A state championship game.
The ‘Rocks came from behind to take the lead, then used its defense to hold on for a 21-14 victory Friday over Southport at Lucas Oil. With that, Westfield improved its record to 2-0 for the season.
The Shamrocks trailed 14-0 at halftime, but came back and had the game tied by the end of the third period. Nate Froelich’s short touchdown run got Westfield on the board, then quarterback Cameron Nance found Pat Beam for an 18-yard scoring play. Both times Alex Bales made the extra-point kick afterwards.
The Nance-Beam connection lit up again early in the fourth period, when the two teamed up for a 27-yard score with 10:37 remaining. Bales converted this extra point as well. Westfield then made a big fourth-down hold with 3:25 left, and that allowed them to keep the lead and eventually get the win.
Nance passed a fine game, making 11 of 18 completions for 138 yards. Froelich carried the ball 20 times and gained 95 yards, while Nance traveled 62 yards in 15 rushes.
Westfield travels to Zionsville next week, taking on the Class 5A No. 5 Eagles to begin Hoosier Crossroads Conference play.
