Westlake High School claimed the 20th edition of the Battle of the Lakes on Friday night, defeating Lake Travis 38-17 in the newly completed football stadium. The Chaps controlled the contest decisively, outscoring the Cavs by a 21-point margin to secure the victory at Lake Travis High School. The win marks a significant milestone for Westlake in this historic rivalry, capping a dominant performance against a host team that struggled to find offensive rhythm throughout the evening.
Chaps dominate Cavs 38-17 in new stadium debut, silencing home crowd with late surge.
Lake Travis’s offense sputtered early, with quarterback Jason Carter connecting with Gray Garrick for a 53-yard touchdown on the first possession. Although Carter finished with 141 passing yards, the Cavs failed to sustain momentum, managing only one additional touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. In contrast, Westlake’s offense operated with precision, leveraging balanced play to dismantle the Lake Travis defense. The disparity in scoring highlighted Westlake’s ability to execute under pressure in a hostile environment, while Lake Travis’s inability to convert drives into points proved costly.
Key performances from Westlake’s backfield and secondary sealed the outcome. Running back Chase Brodhead (16) provided a physical presence in the backfield, while receiver Braden Riddell (7) demonstrated versatility by contributing on the ground. On defense, Westlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) faced pressure from Lake Travis defensive back Carter Lofton (8), yet the Chaps maintained composure to protect their lead. The game’s conclusion at the new Lake Travis stadium underscored Westlake’s current superiority in the rivalry, setting the stage for future matchups in this intense Texas high school tradition.
Source: Yahoo Sports
