Westfield got past a tough Liberty Christian team 56-47 Saturday at CSI Gymnasium.
The Shamrocks, ranked No. 7 in the IBCA one-class poll and No. 10 in the Associated Press Class 4A poll, quickly fell behind in the first quarter, but recovered to get back within 12-11 after one period. Westfield pulled ahead 28-26 by halftime, but the Lions came back to lead 39-37 after three periods.
The ‘Rocks took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Liberty Christian 19-8. Alex Romack scored 15 points for Westfield, while Trey Buchanan made all four of his free throws.
Romack led all scorers with 29 points. Buchanan hit four 3-pointers on his way to 16 points.
The Shamrocks are 13-5 and play a Hoosier Crossroads Conference game Thursday at Fishers.
WESTFIELD 56, LIBERTY CHRISTIAN 47
Westfield FG FT TP PF
Trey Buchanan 4 4-4 16 1
Trey Dorton 0 0-0 0 0
Nic Depasquale 2 0-0 5 0
Kai Butterworth 0 1-2 1 3
Alex Romack 10 9-11 29 1
Sam Bishop 1 0-0 3 2
Jonah Spinner 1 0-0 2 1
Totals 18 14-17 56 8
Score by Quarters
Liberty Christian 12 14 13 8 – 47
Westfield 11 17 9 19 – 56
Westfield 3-pointers (6) Buchanan 4, Depasquale 1, Bishop 1.