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
All content by Jake Strelitz
Senior defensive back Josh Rones makes a tackle against North Shore Dec. 14 at Legacy Stadium in Katy. The Chaparral defense held the high-powered Mustangs offense to just 10 points.

[Photo] 5 Takeaways from Semifinal Win Over North Shore

Miles Strelitz
December 15, 2024
Senior defensive lineman Cullen Devine and sophomore cornerback Wylie Nichols celebrate against Lake Travis at Kelly Reeves Athletic Center Dec. 6. The Chaps took down the Cavs, moving onto the state semifinals.

[Photo] Westlake defeats district rival Lake Travis in the Region IV Final

Andrew Stout
December 12, 2024
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[Photo] 5 Takeaways from Varsity Football’s 24-17 Win over Lake Travis

Miles Strelitz
December 7, 2024
Freshman setter Clayton Kelly jumps to set the ball against Johnson at the Burger Gym Nov. 14. The Chaps moved on to the state semifinals for the first time in 15 years.

Chaps take down Johnson to Move on to State Semifinals

Jake Strelitz, Photgrapher
November 20, 2024
Senior linebacker Elliott Schaper celebrates a sack against Lake Travis Oct. 25 at Cavalier Stadium. The Chaps won their fifth straight game against the Cavs

[Photo] Varsity Football Handles Lake Travis In District Matchup

Miles Strelitz
October 30, 2024
As he connects with the ball, senior Luke Riezebeek competes in the Bi-District match against Round Rock Oct. 7.

Senior Athlete Gears Up For Final Chap Tennis Season

Miles Strelitz and Jake Strelitz
October 30, 2024
Senior wide receiver Cal Livengood runs downfield against Bowie at Chaparral Stadium Oct. 18. Livengood lead the offense with 115 yards from scrimmage.

[Photo] Varsity Football Downs Bowie Ahead of ‘Battle of the Lakes’

Andrew Stout
October 23, 2024
Senior running back Grady Bartlett rushes for a first down against Bowie at Chaparral Stadium Oct. 18. The Chaps out-rushed the Bulldogs by 202 yards.

[Photo] Rushing Attack Thrives In 48-7 Win Over Bowie

Miles Strelitz
October 23, 2024
Senior libero Mallory Weyand sets the ball against Dripping Springs Oct. 15 on Al Bennett Court. The Chaps lost their second match of the year against the Tigers 3-1

[Photo] Varsity Volleyball Falls to Top-Ranked Dripping Springs

Andrew Stout and Annabelle Strain
October 18, 2024
Senior wide receiver Cash Robin skies for a catch against Austin High Oct. 10. The Chaps remained undefeated in the district with a 49-7 win.

[Photo] Varsity Football Overwhelms Austin High, Moves to 2-0 in District

Miles Strelitz
October 14, 2024
Senior running back Grady Bartlett cuts right on a run against Akins Oct. 3 at Chaparral Stadium. The Chaps took home a 70-0 win, moving to 1-0 in the district.

[Photo] Varsity Football Thrashes Akins in District Opener

Andrew Stout and Miles Strelitz
October 9, 2024
Outside hitter senior Lily Davis spikes the ball in the Chaps’ 3-0 win against Lake Travis Oct. 1.

[Photo] Chaps take down Cavs in first volleyball matchup

Miles Strelitz and Olivia Attia
October 7, 2024
Junior middle blocker Sydney Yohe skies up for a spike against Anderson Sept. 10. Yohe is committed to play volleyball at the University of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

[Photo] Varsity Volleyball Takes Down Anderson

Miles Strelitz and William Propes
September 18, 2024
Students dance to the music and talents of DJ JMC at Brazos Hall April 27. They danced as they celebrated the end of the year’s festivities, with this being the first off-campus prom in years.

[Photo] Students attend off campus prom for the first time in years for the Moonlight Garden Gala

Bella Romero
May 17, 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.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball advances in playoffs with comeback win over Clemens

Harris Pemberton, Miles Strelitz, and William Propes
February 27, 2024
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