Team Preview: Westfield

The Westfield Shamrocks made it all the way to Lucas Oil Stadium in 2020, before falling just short of a 6A state championship. But there is reason to believe that the Shamrocks can get back to Indianapolis, and go one step further this time. Westfield returns several key players from last season, all having accrued valuable experience. It could be argued that Westfield may have the best offense in the state entering the 2021 campaign. With a stout defense, those in Green and Gold will have their sights firmly set on capturing the big prize this November. [player_tooltip player_id="98091" first="Bryson" last="Hoover"], 6’0, 200 pounds, Linebacker, Senior Leading Westfield’s defense is the number 13 linebacker in the Class of 2022 in [player_tooltip player_id="98091" first="Bryson" last="Hoover"]. Hoover has a nose for the football. No matter where the play goes, Hoover is always around the ball. He gives relentless effort and energy on each play. A big reason why Hoover always seems to be around the football is not just the great instincts that he possesses, but also his speed. He is a very fast linebacker, who is capable of covering a lot of ground. Hoover does a great job of taking on and defeating blocks. Hoover is a tremendous tackler, who has the ability to bring an end to any play. [player_tooltip player_id="39029" first="Micah" last="Hauser"], 5’10, 180 pounds, Running Back, Senior Entering his senior season, [player_tooltip player_id="39029" first="Micah" last="Hauser"] is rated as the number 11 running back in the Class of 2022, but he certainly has the potential to climb even higher this fall. Hauser amassed just under 1,000 yards in 2020. He is a physical running back, who possesses a downhill running style that is effective in picking up chunks of yardage. Hauser runs behind his pads, making it difficult to tackle him, and allowing him to fall forward for extra yards. But Hauser finds more ways to contribute to the success of the offense. He is solid in pass protection and as a blocker. Hauser also helps the team as an outstanding safety. He is a ball-hawk, who reads the eyes of the quarterback, and then breaks on the football. [player_tooltip player_id="98076" first="Maximus" last="Webster"], 6’1, 225 pounds, Quarterback, Senior [player_tooltip player_id="98076" first="Maximus" last="Webster"], the fourth-ranked quarterback and 33rd-ranked overall player in the senior class, is ready to lead the Westfield offense to new heights. Webster has tremendous arm talent. He can make strong, accurate and on-time throws to any part of the field. Even when on the move, the quality of Webster’s throws does not dip. While he is more of a pocket-passer, Webster has excellent mobility. He can do well extending the play, improvising or with designed quarterback runs and run-pass-option plays. Webster demonstrates remarkable poise. On each of his throws, he goes through all of his progressions, and he makes the right decision with the football. Even when the defensive coordinator dials-up a blitz, he stays in the pocket makes a good throw. [player_tooltip player_id="158659" first="Zach" last="Williams"], 6’5, 270 pounds, Offensive Lineman, Senior [player_tooltip player_id="158659" first="Zach" last="Williams"] is an outstanding offensive tackle and defensive end, who is poised to turn heads this season. As an offensive tackle, Williams plays with a good base and outstanding leverage. At 6’5, he has the long arms that help in pass protection, which is an area where he excels. This also helps him on the defensive side of the ball. He can use that extension to initiate the contact and control the offensive lineman. [player_tooltip player_id="158659" first="Zach" last="Williams"] will be key for the Shamrocks in the trenches.