WestfieldRocks

15 minutes ago, Knightsfan_01 said:

Thought the new guidelines Started Nov 30th? Or was that the Governers state wide stuff?

This is what the mayor of Indy just announced this morning. Effective this Sunday at midnight.

I just posted this on another thread, but will repeat it here. Marion County did come down with tighter restrictions starting this Sunday. IF the 25% is allowed, that would be roughly 16,750 fans allowed. That surely is more than other years for each individual game, assuming they clear the stadium after each game. The problem comes in how to put that number of fans. I know when Westfield won the 5A title in 2016, we had the lower section on our side packed from end zone to end zone, with some fans up in the smaller 200 level seats above the lower level. 

• Special or seasonal events, like concerts, festivals, wedding receptions and sporting events, are limited to 25% capacity. Those events may include more than 50 people only if the event has an approved safety plan.

This morning, Marion County has once again announced tighter restrictions starting this Sunday. So it looks like LOS could have up to 16,750 per game IF they have the below mentioned approved safety plan. Below is one of those restrictions:

• Special or seasonal events, like concerts, festivals, wedding receptions and sporting events, are limited to 25% capacity. Those events may include more than 50 people only if the event has an approved safety plan.

36 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

Except for Churches.   Because they are special.

 

Marion County just announced multiple restrictions. Part of that is restrictions on church service attendance. Bars, restaurants, are going to suffer once again. The ISHAA will be lucky to be able to hold the state finals in LOS at the rate this is going.

18 minutes ago, Lysander said:

Dunno, but I think my better half reached out to Mike Ford as to tickets....so contact the Chatard AD.  

As always, I will do as she directs me....since its long allowed me to live in comfort and eating “Bonbons” (obscure...but 85 year old grandmothers will “get it”).  

Trying to stay family friendly as to my proclivities.  “Eating Bonbons” seems to qualify vs. “dousing myself in cheap bourbon”.

So far, I’m not seeing anything on IHSAATV.ORG as regards a webcast of the game.  My guess is that Chatard’s Facebook page likely needs IHSAA clearance to webcast the game.

 

Hamilton County Television is streaming the Homestead at Westfield game. They will also be streaming several other games around Central Indiana. Perhaps the Chatard game will be one of these games. There should be a menu to select from for those games, The Westfield game they will be broadcasting themselves. These games are free, no paywall. HCTV decided prior to this season to keep them free and not charge like others have been doing. I believe though that next week's semi-state games are pay per view through the IHSAA network, with the finals on Fox Sports Indiana.

http://www.hamiltoncountytelevision.com/default.php

13 hours ago, Lysander said:

Lots of good eats in the Carmel/Westfield area but I will defer to others who live in the area to recommend the best.  

Honestly, it might well be worth the trip just to see Westfield’s new stadium.  Chatard scrimmaged Westfield there a year or so back.....brand new and beautiful facilities.  

As nice as it gets in Central Indiana - which probably means Carmel (Carmel being Carmel) is going to build a domed stadium before too long.

Hmmm, do they have scrimmages with freshman and JV teams, because Westfield's varsity has been scrimmaging against Ben Davis for quiet a few years now. Carmel's stadium is starting to show it's age. I can't recall, but I think it was built back in the early 1990's. I know my son ran track and XC for Westfield, and ran in that facility.  He graduated in 2000.

14 hours ago, southend said:

Westfield =sleeper champion 

This was Westfiled's third straight shutout. Their schedule has them well prepared for this tournament. However, they are still not in the same class as CG.

Fishers over HSE was an upset. HSE led 21-7 at halftime, but Fishers came back to win 34-29. HSE had beaten Fishers 21-9 in the regular season. Fishers had been pounded in their prior two games by Westfield, 45-6, and Zionsville, 38-7.  Perhaps HSE having that last regular season game at Brownsburg cancelled because of COVID cases at HSE hurt them more than having two straight weeks with no games helped them?

On 10/29/2020 at 5:41 PM, PHJIrish said:

I like the idea of moving the game along with the running clock, but it so doesn't allow the bench players much time on the field.  I enjoy hearing the cheers from player's families whose young men  don't get much playing time.  I don't like the idea of running up the score!

Good point about bench players. After Westfield ran tNoblesville's second half kickoff back 95 yards, making the score 35-0, the running clock came into play for all but about the first 15 seconds of the second half. Their offense ran exactly six plays in the second half, three in each quarter. This was with bench players playing the entire second half on both sides of the ball for Westfield. Their bench defensive players got more playing time, and was still able to preserve the shutout. 

7 hours ago, dmizers3 said:

Pre running clock I'd take the Irish and lay the points

The running clock does make a huge difference. It's amazing how fast that second half goes with the clock almost never stopping.

5 hours ago, Ballhawk said:

The field at Attucks is barely suitable for practice.  It looks almost abandoned.  It's sad to see the facilities that IPS schools have to use compared to some of the palaces in the communities surrounding them.  It would be nice for IPS to have one nice football field (Tech?) and let the other schools use it, like schools in other states do if they are in the same school district.

From what I heard, Tech has a nice, upgraded facility, mostly due to the NFL. When Indy hosted the 2012 Super Bowl, the NFL had or maybe still has a program that helps football programs in inner city schools. 

On 10/24/2020 at 12:04 PM, PHJIrish said:

Cathedral plays on a grass field at their "home" at Arlington Middle School.

Since Arlington is now a middle school, then they keep the field in shape just for Cathedral? I'm assuming Cathedral pays IPS for the right to use that field. I also saw where Roncalli played Attucks at Northwest, another IPS school that is now only a middle school. Attucks does have a home field, but maybe not in the best shape.

Wonder if any games will be delayed, even postponed to tomorrow, due to the weather? There was a tornado warning for the southeastern part of the state just an hour ago.

5 minutes ago, POTLUCK said:

Manual forfeited against Danville tonight. Not enough players 

I'd imagine that is not COVID related

I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I'm not predicting it, but I will not be shocked at all if the Burg takes down Carmel.

I'm surprised being an Avon guy you don't give some love to the HCC.  No, they are not yet top to bottom equal to the MIC in football, but continue to gain.  However, I'd say in all of the other sports combined, both boys and girls, they may be the best conference in the state. 

On 10/18/2020 at 2:42 AM, Staxawax said:

I agree until an HCC team actually does it, it’s hard to pick them against a MIC team. But if Brownsburg scores 34 points Carmel will not win.  This matchup will also be @ Brownsburg. 
 

I'm assuming you're saying this in relation to the tournament, and not overall, as the HCC has had success in recent seasons against the MIC in some non-conference games. And remember, Avon went to CG and won as recently as the 2017 regional championship. Fishers blew out MIC Lawrence Central for the 5A title in 2010, after beating Carmel in their sectional. Those are the examples that I can think of for now.

So it has happened.

16 hours ago, Staxawax said:

What controversy? It could happen. 
 

I would think every coach by that time has his entire team e-learning by that point.

But remember, a lot of schools are out last week and more this week for fall break. How much control would a coach have over where the kids and their families go during these times? Now the 1A-4A schools will be playing this week, and with one exception, a 5A school. I'm sure those kids families won't be taking vacation time since the kids will be at practices all week, preparing for these games. But what about the rest of 5A and all of 6A? Will there be practices every day? Even so, what will the kids be doing when not at the practice fields? Would there be a greater chance of catching the virus when the kids are out with their friends and family when not at practice than their would be when they are in school most of the day?  Just wondering.

On 10/15/2020 at 11:43 AM, MICFan34 said:

6A: With only 32 teams, and an overwhelming favorite in CG, it's hard to find a dark-horse contender out of the South part of the bracket. Carmel & LN are the only two teams that come to mind to challenge CG in the South.

In the North, it's going to be fascinating to see what shakes out...Can Homestead come out of a brutal sectional and then beat Westfield in Regionals? Can Laf Jeff, with an awful schedule, pull a shocker against a loaded Merrillville squad and then defeat presumably Elkhart in Regionals? Loads of intrigue in 6A North for the first time in a while!

5A: Again, with only 32 teams, and overwhelming favorite in Cathedral, not much to say out of 5A South. 

In 5a North, Dwenger seems to be the favorite out of the North, but having to play North and Northrop for the second time may present some problems (hard to beat teams twice!) But does Valpo (only played 5 games) have a very fresh roster ready to do some damage? Zionsville plays a gauntlet of a schedule and has elite playmakers on the offensive side of the ball...They won a 6A sectional and battled with BD in Regionals last year. 

4A: 4A South will be a doozy this year, with Mt. Vernon, Roncalli, Mooresville, East Central, and Evansville Central looking to represent the South at LOS. However, there's a few teams that could make a surprise run in Jasper, Evansville Memorial, and Silver Creek. I'm not familiar with Silver Creek, could they beat East Central in the first round? 

4A North has favorites in Hobart and Lowell (same sectional), Leo, Northridge, and East Noble (same sectional), and Delta. Other those aforementioned teams, who can make a run to LOS out of the North? 

3A: 3A North has the presumed favorite in Chatard, drawing a rematch with a successful Marian program in semi-state (undefeated and beat Penn). Can West Laf or Brebeuf stun Chatard in sectionals? 

3A South looks to be just as competitive as 4A South this year....Sectional 29 has 6/8 teams with winning records with an undefeated Danville team as the favorite to come out of the sectional. Does Tri-West, Indian Creek, or Ritter play spoiler? Vincennes Lincoln is as battle-tested as any 3A school, playing in the SIAC. Lawrenceburg is sitting dangerous at 7-1 while Sectional 32 is absolutely stacked (6/8 w/a winning record and Heritage Hills who's been undermanned throughout the year). 

1A and 2A: Not very familiar with these two classes at all..

Predictions: 

6A: CG vs Westfield

5A: Cathedral vs Dwenger

4A: Roncalli vs Lowell

3A: Chatard vs Southridge

2A: Andrean vs Heritage Christian

1A: South Adams vs Covenant Christian

My Darkhorses: 

6A: Homestead, BD, and Laf. Jeff

5A: Zionsville and Whiteland

4A: Jasper and Northridge

3A: Ft. Wayne Concordia, Norwell, and Tri-West

2A: Ren. Central, Centerville, Tell City, and Fairfield. 

1A: South Putnam and Southwood

What do y'all think? 

If all of your predictions come true, it would be all 5 lower classes having a P/P in the finals. I don't think that has happened in some time, especially after the success factor was brought in.

20 hours ago, Bears62 said:

I’m not surprised at all, Westfield has to be considered a top 5 team in the state. I would put them at #3. If they played Cathedral again it would be a lot closer, was tough getting them week 1. I think Westfield will make it to state and absolutely have a chance at CG if they meet there.

This team definitely has a chance to do something in the tournament, as long as they stay healthy. 

As for playing Cathedral again, I think it would be a much better game. Maximus Webster was not the starting QB at the start of the season, and he's been absolutely on fire since assuming that job. It would have helped if they had had their usual opening game against Lafayette Harrison first, instead of that game moved to week 2. But it is what it is. I don't think overall they beat either Cathedral or CG regardless of when they play. This is an odd year where the two best teams in the state are in different classes. 

16 hours ago, Bears62 said:

Harrison (WL) 41  Richmond 0 4:30 2Q

West Lafayette 26  Hamilton Heights 0 7:19 2Q

Marion 17  McCutcheon 0 HALF

Lafayette Jeff 27  Muncie Central 0 7:34 2Q

Westfield 35  Franklin Central 0 3:46 2Q

Avon 7  Noblesville 0 HALF

Zionsville 14  Fishers 0 :58 2Q

Tipton 21  LCC 7 6:11 2Q

Carmel 42  Lawrence Central 0 2Q

LN 17  Pike 7 4:17 2Q

Ben Davis 21  North Central 7 2Q

Roncalli 13  East Central 6 HALF

 

The Westfield/Franklin Central game was basically over after Westfield ran back the opening kickoff 98 yards for a TD. They were up 28-0 very early in the second quarter, when Coach Gilbert put in 3rd string QB Cole Ballard, son of Colt's GM Chris Ballard. Up 35-0 at halftime, the second half was uneventful with the running clock.

On 10/13/2020 at 10:40 AM, DT said:

Do you feel like Westfield is positioning to surpass both Avon and BBurg over the next few seasons and become the outright top program in the HCC?

I don't know about surpassing both Avon and BBurg, but Jake Gilbert has really built a program during his time as head coach of Westfield. Besides the 8-1 varsity record, both the JV and Freshman teams are undefeated, playing the same schedule as the varsity. Several of the top varsity players are underclassmen, primarily their QB Maximus Webster, defensive player Popeye Williams, and Micha Houser, who is not only a quality running back, but also plays on defense and special teams. Against Brownsburg, he had an almost unheard of 25 tackles. besides almost 100 rushing yards and 2 TDs.

I was shocked how easily Westfield disposed of Fishers at their place last week. Then again, I never expected them to put up 43 at Brownsburg and 59 against Avon. This area is growing so fast, but so are Avon, Brownsburg and Fishers. Most are families with kids, so there has been an influx in talent. Surveys show that the school system and Grand Park are big reasons families are moving here.  It also helps to have one of the best high school stadiums.  I'm not sure why Fishers is so down this season. HSE is having a good year at 6-2.  

15 hours ago, WestfieldRocks said:

Hamilton Southeastern at Brownsburg has been cancelled. The issue is with HSE, as Brownsburg is looking for an opponent.  Could be Warren Central, who also is looking.

@KyleNeddenriep

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Friday night's Hamilton Southeastern vs. Brownsburg football game is canceled. Brownsburg still open to scheduling a game.

To add to this, Kyle Neddenriep of the Indy Star today added that Warren Central would not be Brownsburg's opponent. WC is not looking for a game this weekend, so they will have two weeks off prior to the 6A tournament. Brownsburg is trying to get an out of state team for this weekend.

Hamilton Southeastern at Brownsburg has been cancelled. The issue is with HSE, as Brownsburg is looking for an opponent.  Could be Warren Central, who also is looking.

@KyleNeddenriep

21 hours ago, DT said:

Its been a crazy Covid - driven season.  The virus has impacted some programs more than others.

Kudos to all for putting forth your best effort to work around the circumstatnces and play a nedarly full season.  Some states are just getting started.  Crazy.

1. Most Surprising Performance - Elkhart Lions.  Good things were expected of the new consolidated Elkhart High School this season, but did anyone really expect the Lions to run rthe table and sweep to a NIC conference title in year one post consolidation?  And EHS has won some nice games, with wins over Mishawaka, Columbus East, Penn and St Joe.  Really a disapouintment that we didint get to see the matchup with Marian, but it is what it is.  Elkhart has been frantically looking for opponents to fill scheduling gaps, but has found no takers.  The Lions will be on the sidelines this week, and then will look to closeout an undefeated regular season next week at always tough New Prairie.

2. Most Disappointing Performance - Warren Central   The Warriors are in the midst of their worst season in 30 years with a 2-5 record and look like they might have thrown in the towel with lopsided losses to Lawrence North and Carmel the past two weeks.   Warren's talent is down considerably when compared to some of the great teams of the past, and looking out ahead at future recruiting projections, therer is not a lot coming in the pipeline.  With rising MIC programs at North Central, Lawrence North and Pike, WC is in danger of losing its grip at or near the top of The MIC.  

3. Game of the Year - Whiteland over Mooresville 41-35 in OT - The MId State is one of the most solid and balanced conferences in the state.  Mooresville has gotten all the pub of late, but Whiteland always hangs around, unnoticed.  Darrin Fisher does a great job with the Warrior program, and has his team in line for a 3 way share of the conference championship with Decature Central and Mooresville, as all are 5-1 in league play and heavily favored to win this weekend.

4. Best Conference Race - SIAC  The additions of Jasper and Vincennes have made the SIAC a very interesting and compelling conference race this season.  Evansville Central has the title clinched with an 8-0 record, but every week there have been big games with huge conference implications.  The SIAC is a great example for those who like 10 team conferences with a full 9 game round robin schedule.  Every week is huge.  Especially in a pandemic shortened season.  BTW - it looks like the SIAC lost only one game to COVID all season.  

5. Best Coaching Job - Josh Shattuck / Elkhart    Imagine the challege of working through the consolidation, meshing two big school rosters, putting together a staff, and tearing through your first season unbeaten.  Hands down, Shattuck and his staff have done a phenominal job.  The real tests are just ahead as Elkhart will have a chance to show the state if they are ready to play big time 6A football in the tournament.

6. Most Dominating Team - Mount Vernon Fortville  The Marauders have been rising over the past few seasons under Mike Kirschner, but the way they have taken over and manhandled the HHC is surprising to many.  8-0 MV has outscored its opponents 341-100, and grabbed conference leadership away from long time nemesis New Pal.  Demographic and socio economic trends are moving in a positive direction for this program, so 2020 might be the beginning of a long run at the top of the HHC for Kirschner's program.

7. Most Dynamic Player - Donaven McCulley / Lawrence North   McCulley and his outstanding crew of wide receivers have led a football revival at LN.  The Wildcats are 5-3 and heading for their first winning season in a decade, and nearly pulled off a mammoth upset this past week, taking a 13-0 halftime lead over top ranked Center Grove before losing 28-13 after a furious second half Trojan comeback.  McCulley has pro type skills, great feet, a big arm, and can be a game changer for the Cats in the playoffs.  All Indiana University football fans and alumni, including myself, are looking forward to his arrival on campus to lead the Hoosier football program

8. Best Defensive Stud - Caden Curry of Center Grove   What more can be said about Curry?  He is a 4 Star recruit with offers from every major college in the country.  He will likely elevate to 5 star status and become the most highly recruited player in Indiana High School  Football state history.  Curry does not have huge sacks or TFA numbers this year, as teams generally either double team him or run the other way.  The 6-5 , 260lb junior has a huge future, and will likely be a first round NFL draft choice after his JR year.  Would love to see him stay in Big Ten country.  Would look great in Maize and Blue.

9. Best Schedule - Cathedral  For pure entertainment, how can you beat the 2020 Cathedfral football schedule?  Three games against the best of the GCL.  MIC battles with Carmel and Center Grove.  A trip up north to Penn  And PP rivals Chatard and Brebeuf.  Only one question.  When does Roncalli get back on the schedule?  Has the Cathedral AD reached out to IMG?  

10. Dumbest Move of the Season - Hammond City Public Schools   Jumped the gun and cancelled the season , now trying to play catch up in week 9.  Hammond High, Clark, Morton and Gavit will all play a round robin 3 game schedule this year, then the playoffs.  At least they salvaged something out of it.

11. Best Rescheduled Game - 2A Pioneer's 20-16 win over 6A Chesterton.  CHS was the overwhelming favoriite, but the Panthers parlayed home field advantage into the upset victory.

12. Worst Rescheduled Game - Chatard over Merrillville 45-28    The Pirates dream of an unbeaten regular season went down the tube after the trip down to Indy.  Merrillville looked lethargic and uninspired and damaged their statewide rep with the performance.  Chatard just added to their legend with the convincing win.  

 

 

 

 

 

3.) I'm biased, but Westfield's 43-42  OT win at Brownsburg was one of the best high school games that I've seen. It was like two heavyweights pounding on each other. 

2 hours ago, Bobref said:

 If that’s true, it’s puzzling, since they both have byes next week.

That's too bad. Both have bye weeks after this game, so one day later should not have made a difference.