Westfield got off to a nice start in Hoosier Crossroads Conference play, holding off Zionsville 28-21 Friday at the Eagles’ stadium.
The Shamrocks, who are receiving votes in the Class 6A poll, engaged in a tough battle with 5A No. 10 Zionsville. The teams traded touchdowns early in the second quarter, with Westfield getting on the board first after Kyle Pepiot caught a 13-yard pass from Cameron Nance.
The Eagles tied the game with a touchdown of their own, but Nance struck again, finding Matthew Meyer for an 11-yard score. That was with 1:08 left, and the ‘Rocks were able to hold on to that 14-7 lead at halftime.
Westfield went to the ground to score two touchdowns in the third quarter. Nance jogged in from 17 yards during the midway point of the period, and Nate Froelich added to the score with a nine-yard run.
Alex Bales kicked all four extra points. Nance finished with an efficient 10-of-13 completion rate on 153 yards. Froelich compiled 176 yards on the ground.
Zionsville made a run in the fourth quarter, but Westfield’s defense was able to keep the Eagles at bay. Senior Koby Hauser totaled 10 tackles in the game, with junior Colin Caldwell making nine.
The Shamrocks remain undefeated for the season at 3-0, and host Noblesville next Friday.
Westfield’s Cameron Frye chases down a Zionsville runner during the Shamrocks-Eagles game Friday at the Zionsville stadium. Westfield won 28-21, keeping the ‘Rocks undefeated at 3-0. (Richie Hall)