It was an interesting situation for Westfield Friday: The Shamrocks were coming into their Class 6A Sectional 4 game with Lafayette Jefferson as the upset-minded team.
Westfield traveled to the Bronchos’ field for a date with undefeated Jeff. The ‘Rocks battled through a back-and-forth game before a late touchdown lifted the Bronchos past Westfield 27-24. Jefferson remains unbeaten at 10-0, while the ‘Rocks finished their season at 4-6.
Westfield answered Jeff’s every score, leading to the teams finishing the first half tied at 17-17. Cameron Nance got the ‘Rocks on the board with a two-yard touchdown run, then put Westfield up 14-10 with a 21-yard dash to the end zone.
Alex Bales kicked both extra points, and he was the one responsible for tying the game at halftime, as he kicked a 42-yard field goal in the half’s last play.
Jefferson started the fourth quarter with a field goal to go up 20-17. The ‘Rocks struck gold with a 35-yard pass play from Camden Simons to Kaleb Pettijohn, which pushed Westfield ahead 24-20.
But the Bronchos scored on an 11-yard run with 2:55 remaining, then recovered a fumble and held on for the win.
Dorian Henson was the leading rusher for the Shamrocks, with 92 yards in 15 carries.
