The Hustlin' Hawks fell to Whitnall, 49–21, on Friday night, but Greenfield's offense delivered plenty of fireworks and fight throughout the rivalry matchup.

Big plays through the air

Junior Luke O'Brien and junior Nolan Kranich split duties under center and combined to throw for 282 yards and three touchdowns (O'Brien 7-of-16, 123 yards, TD; Kranich 3-of-4, 159 yards, 2 TD).

• Treanor Madson turned a deep ball into an 85-yard touchdown.

• Brayden Ziarek was a constant threat on the perimeter with 3 receptions for 100 yards and two TDs, including a 68-yard score.

• Matthew Goggins added 3 catches for 54 yards, while Gavin StJohn and Jose Garcia chipped in receptions to move the chains.

Ground game and special teams

Junior running back Jose Garcia paced the rushing attack with 16 carries for 128 yards (8.0 avg.), repeatedly breaking tackles to flip field position.
Special teams sparked the Hawks all night: Nate Teicher (2 returns, 51 yards), Bennett Bradley (40 yards), and Peyton Briley (18 yards) combined for 109 kick-return yards. Patrick Morgese was perfect on PATs, going 3-for-3. Brayden Ziarek handled the punting duties with 6 punts for 197 yards (32.8 avg.).

Defensive notes

Greenfield's defense piled up 43 total tackles (25 solo). Gavin StJohn registered the Hawks' sack and a tackle for loss, while Dylan Alba, Keegan Brylow, Riley Puffer, Zach Safka, and Nate Teicher were active around the ball.

Hawk Stat Leaders

• Passing: Luke O'Brien 7/16, 123 yds, TD; Nolan Kranich 3/4, 159 yds, 2 TD

• Rushing: Jose Garcia 16 car, 128 yds (8.0)

• Receiving: Brayden Ziarek 3 rec, 100 yds, 2 TD (long 68); Treanor Madson 1 rec, 85-yd TD; Matthew Goggins 3 rec, 54 yds

• Special Teams: Ziarek 6 punts, 197 yds; Teicher/Bradley/Briley 109 KR yds total; Morgese 3/3 PAT

The Hawks continue conference play looking to build on Friday's explosive plays and balanced attack. Go Hawks!