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<p>Following a thrilling victory over Carmel, Westfield rolls into the regional finals with momentum. The 23-20 overtime win over the Greyhounds has proved the Shamrocks can win in hard-fought, gritty contests. The fact that the Shamrocks limited Carmel to just 23 points – the lowest point total of the year – is a testament to how good the Shamrocks defense is.</p>
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<p>Westfield has been knocking on the door for several now, losing state last season, losing in semi-state two years ago to Crown Point, and coming up short at Lucas Oil in back-to-back seasons in 2020-2021. Is this the year they finally get it done?</p>
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<p>Standing in their way is Fishers, who topped Hamilton Southeastern for the second-straight year in postseason action. In addition to key players such as Cooper Melvin (Westfield), Darian Girton (Fishers) and Vincent Rozzi (Fishers), here are four must-watch players.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='391041' first='Ryan' last='Thembulembu'] has had a sensational senior season. The 5-foot-9, 185-pound tailback is a strong between-the-tackles runner who wastes no time getting upfield and breaking away if he finds a crease. Thembulembu is a very under-the-radar recruit, and with his speed and burst, has huge upside. Thembulembu will be a constant threat to the Shamrocks' defense, as will [player_tooltip player_id='1672081' first='Gage' last='Sturgill'].</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='768394' first='Atticus' last='Finley'] led the Tigers in tackles last week, recording 8 solos and 4 assists. Finley, a Class of 2027 prospect, is a very good safety with great closing speed. He has a nose for the ball, forcing fumbles and flying all over the field with his outstanding range. A key playmaker on defense who must be accounted for.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1862106' first='Olumide' last='Fapetu'], a Class of 2027 prospect, led the team in tackles last week on defense, recording 12 total. Fapetu is a great edge setter: he can lock out, press and shed opposing offensive tackles and does a great job of forcing running backs into moments of indecision. He can wrap up in space and or free other defenders to clean up the play. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Caiden Snow led the Shamrocks in receiving last week against Carmel. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound prospect displays soft hands in a crowd. He is a tough and rugged run blocker, flashes good burst off the line of scrimmage and runs through contact effectively. Snow is a key name to know for the Class of 2029.</p>
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Following a thrilling victory over Carmel, Westfield rolls into the regional finals with momentum. The 23-20 overtime win over the Greyhounds has proved the Shamrocks can win in hard-fought, gritty contests. The fact that the Shamrocks limited Carmel to just 23 points – the lowest point total of the year – is a testament to how good the Shamrocks defense is.
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2026
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2026
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5'11"
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