STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
Harris Pemberton

Harris Pemberton, editor-in-chief

Harris Pemberton is entering his fourth year on staff, and his senior year of high school. In his free time, Harris enjoys watching sports, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends and family. His favorite restaurant in Austin is Pinthouse Pizza. His favorite place he has traveled is Iceland. This year he is looking forward to being an editor.





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Forward junior Mia Berry dribbles around defenders in the Chaps' 1-0 loss to Prosper in the UIL 6A Girls' Soccer State Championship game at Birkelbach Field Saturday, April 13. The title game appearance was the first time the Chaps have made the championship since 1996.

Girls’ soccer reaches state title, falls to Prosper in historic championship game

Harris Pemberton
April 19, 2024
The Varsity boys' soccer team poses for a photo following its 2-0 win over Round Rock in the first round of the playoffs Tuesday, March 26 at Chaparral Stadium. Two second-half goals and a shutout performance defensively led the Chaps to victory.

Boys’ soccer opens playoffs with win over Round Rock

Harris Pemberton, Miles Strelitz, and William Propes
March 28, 2024
Guard senior Gavin Paull goes up for a layup in the Chaps' 42-37 win over Clemens Friday, Feb. 23 at Hays High School. Paull scored 15 points, including five in the fourth quarter to help the Chaps to victory.

Boys’ basketball advances in playoffs with comeback win over Clemens

Harris Pemberton, Miles Strelitz, and William Propes
February 27, 2024
The varsity boys' basketball team poses for a photo following its 60-38 win over Manor Monday, Feb. 19 at the St. Edward's University Recreation and Athletics Center. The Chaps outscored the Mustangs 21-2 in the first quarter to help them to victory.

Boys’ basketball opens playoffs with dominant win over Manor

Harris Pemberton and Matt Hostick
February 23, 2024
Pitcher sophomore Eden Matt delivers a strike to catcher senior Gabrielle Churchill in the fourth inning of the Chaps' 16-1 win over Akins Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Westlake Softball Field. The Chaps' offensive outburst led them to a run-rule victory.

[Photo] Varsity softball blows Akins out of the water with 16-1 final score

Aakash Aggrwal
February 23, 2024
Forward junior Jack Seiders dribbles on a fast break in the first quarter of the Chaps' win Friday. Seiders had eight points in the contest.

Boys’ basketball handles Bowie on senior night

Miles Strelitz, Harris Pemberton, and William Propes
February 6, 2024
A fine line: NIL Rights Change Recruiting in College Sports

A fine line: NIL Rights Change Recruiting in College Sports

Harris Pemberton and Miles Strelitz
January 30, 2024
Chaps celebrate a goal in the first half of their 3-0 win over Lake Travis Wednesday. The win helps the Chaps maintain an undefeated record as they begin district play.

Boys’ soccer opens district play with win over Lake Travis

Harris Pemberton and Matt Hostick
January 19, 2024
Guard senior Gianna Angiolet shoots a 3-pointer in the Chaps' 58-27 win over Lake Travis Tuesday.

Girls’ basketball continues district dominance against LT

Harris Pemberton and Miles Strelitz
January 18, 2024
Running back senior Jack Kayser runs for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Chaps' playoff loss to North Shore at Pfield Dec. 9. The score was Kayser's 76 of his Westlake career and 11 of the playoffs.

Varsity football’s playoff run comes to an end with semifinal loss to North Shore

Harris Pemberton and Matt Hostick
December 12, 2023
Wide receiver senior Heath McRee runs past the Lake Travis secondary in the Chaps' 21-14 playoff win Saturday.

Westlake advances to state semifinals with win over Lake Travis

Harris Pemberton, William Propes, and Miles Strelitz
December 4, 2023
Running back senior Jack Kayser runs through United defenders in the Chaps' 59-14 win Saturday.

Westlake continues playoff run with blowout win over Laredo United

Harris Pemberton and William Propes
November 29, 2023
Quarterback sophomore Rees Wise carries the ball into the end zone in the second quarter of Westlake's 35-3 win over Round Rock Friday.

Chaps advance in playoffs with first-round win over Round Rock

Harris Pemberton and Matt Hostick
November 12, 2023
Running back senior Jack Kayser runs through the secondary in Westlake’s 27-14 win over Dripping Springs Oct. 13.

Chaps down Dripping Springs with comeback victory

Harris Pemberton
October 17, 2023
Students explore nature and environmental issues at annual Barton Springs field trip

Students explore nature and environmental issues at annual Barton Springs field trip

Harris Pemberton
September 28, 2023
Quarterback senior Paxton Land runs into the end zone in the first quarter at Chaparral Stadium Sept. 25. Land's first game against LT resulted in a win 20-14.

Chaps best Lake Travis in historic road win

Harris Pemberton, William Propes, and Miles Strelitz
September 25, 2023
Chaps celebrate a touchdown

Westlake defense shines, has “statement game” in home opener win over Judson

Harris Pemberton, Matt Hostick, and William Propes
September 5, 2023
Counting down the top five commercials from Super Bowl LVII

Counting down the top five commercials from Super Bowl LVII

Harris Pemberton
February 21, 2023
"Spirited" provides modern "Christmas Carol" twist

“Spirited” provides modern “Christmas Carol” twist

Harris Pemberton
January 4, 2023
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images

Astros outlast Phillies in historical World Series

Harris Pemberton
November 16, 2022
BJ Novak’s Vengeance brings unique comedy and mystery to the big screen

BJ Novak’s Vengeance brings unique comedy and mystery to the big screen

Harris Pemberton
October 14, 2022
Chaps hold off Lake Travis for second consecutive “Battle of the Lakes” victory

Chaps hold off Lake Travis for second consecutive “Battle of the Lakes” victory

Harris Pemberton
September 29, 2022
The Batman is DC’s newest experiment, but how does it hold up?

The Batman is DC’s newest experiment, but how does it hold up?

Harris Pemberton, Brains and Brawn Editor
April 28, 2022
Westlake Chaps win 3rd consecutive state championships. Chaps running onto the field at AT&T stadium December, 18, 2021.

Chaps hold off Denton Guyer to conquer third consecutive State Championship

Harris Pemberton, Brains and Brawns editor
January 11, 2022
Chaps advance to third consecutive state championship with statement win over Katy

Chaps advance to third consecutive state championship with statement win over Katy

Harris Pemberton, Head Brains and Brawn
December 12, 2021
On the Horns' turf, junior wide receiver Bryce Chambers flies through the air and makes a touchdown for the Chaps at DKR stadium Dec. 4, 2021.

Chaps advance to semifinals, set school records in blowout win over Vandergrift

Harris Pemberton, Head Brains and Brawns
December 5, 2021
QB Cade Klubnik

Chaps, Cavs renew “Battle of the Lakes” rivalry after two year hiatus

Harris Pemberton, Head Brains and Brawn
November 6, 2021
Chaps cruise past Bowie in district showdown

Chaps cruise past Bowie in district showdown

Harris Pemberton, Head Brains and Brawn
October 10, 2021
Chaps improve perfect record with dominant win over San Marcos

Chaps improve perfect record with dominant win over San Marcos

Harris Pemberton and Matt Hostick
October 5, 2021
Austin’s first professional sports franchise provides an amazing experience

Austin’s first professional sports franchise provides an amazing experience

Harris Pemberton, Head of Brains and Brawn
September 20, 2021
Varsity football continues hot start with blowout win over Mansfield Summit

Varsity football continues hot start with blowout win over Mansfield Summit

Harris Pemberton, Head Brains and Brawn
September 11, 2021
Varisty football starts year off strong in home opener

Varisty football starts year off strong in home opener

Matt Hostick and Harris Pemberton
September 4, 2021
10-run second inning propels Chaps over Akins in a offensive showcase towards a run rule victory, 19-3

10-run second inning propels Chaps over Akins in a offensive showcase towards a run rule victory, 19-3

Harris Pemberton, Reporter
April 23, 2021
Student recounts the madness and excitement of the 2020-2021 Super Bowl

Student recounts the madness and excitement of the 2020-2021 Super Bowl

Harris Pemberton, Reporter
February 10, 2021
Archie as a puppy

Freshman gets the dog of his dreams

Harris Pemberton, Reporter
October 21, 2020
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