Noblesville hosted Zionsville Friday night in its Homecoming game, with the Eagles beating the Millers 20-0.
The loss dropped Noblesville to 0-5 for the season. But Homecoming is a big tradition, so the Miller faithful showed up for the game. Coach Justin Roden was very appreciative of the crowd and how it filled Beaver Materials Field to support his team.
“I have the support of the administration,” said Roden. “They’re awesome.”
“Our band played to the end,” said Roden. “Our band, our students and everything are fantastic. I really appreciate that. I value that a great deal. Our parents worked really, really hard this week with Homecoming and our kids had a great experience.”
The Eagles led 17-0 at halftime, scoring two touchdowns in the second quarter. Noblesville was able to hold Zionsville to just a fourth-quarter field goal; Roden noting that the Millers played better in the second half.
Jayden Barrett led the Noblesville rushing with 63 yards, and completed seven of 18 passes for 57 yards. Elijah Butler, Owen Jones and Carson Sanders all made two receptions.
Zach Blevins and Blaine McNabb each made five tackles for the Millers, with Skyler Tolliver getting a sack.
Noblesville will go on the road for its next two games, traveling to Franklin Center next Friday and then to Hamilton Southeastern the week after.
“We’ll keep trying to find the right mix,” said Roden.
ZIONSVILLE 20, NOBLESVILLE 0
Score by Quarters
Zionsville 3 14 0 3 – 20
Noblesville 0 0 0 0 – 0
Team Stats ZHS NHS
First Downs 19 8
Rushes-Yards 39-186 27-121
Yards Passing 199 57
Comp-Att-Int-TD 16-28-0-1 7-18-0-0
Penalties-Yards 6-38 5-50
Noblesville individual stats
Rushing: Jayden Barrett 11-63, Drew Knieper 11-28, Elijah Butler 2-15, Owen Jones 2-15, Shawn Kinslow 1-0.
Passing: Barrett 5-18-57.
Receiving: Butler 2-33, Jones 2-33, Carson Sanders 2-13, Zach Blevins 1-11.
Noblesville’s Jayden Barrett (17) hands the ball off to Drew Knieper (8) during the Millers’ Homecoming game with Zionsville Friday at Beaver Materials Field. (Kent Graham)