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

Jake Strelitz

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As he rounds the bases, shortstop senior Luke Nogalski celebrates a two-run homer in the third game of the Chaps’ playoff series against Vandegrift May 5. Westlake won 8-4, advancing to face Brandeis in the area championship.

[Photo] Chaps Defeat Vandegrift to Advance to Area Championship

Jakeman Strelitz, Photographer
May 5, 2025
As he surveys the field, junior River Burch looks for an open teammate in the Highland Park game April 5.

Chaps Lacrosse Face Adversity in Matchup against Top-Ranked Highland Park

Jake Strelitz, Photographer
April 10, 2025
After passing his Highland Park defenders, freshman Asher Sheriff passes the ball April 5.

With a face-off win, junior Grant Williamson earns a Westlake possession in an April 5 game against Highland Park. Westlake lost 1-12.

Ball in the pocket, senior Jack Levine looks for an opening in the Highland Park defense April 5. The Chaps were defeated by the Scots 1-12.

Aimed at the goal, senior Grady Bartlett winds up for a shot in Westlake’s April 5 matchup against Highland Park. The Chaps lost 1-12.

As he cuts across the field, junior Jack Sinclair sprints downfield in the Chaps’ game against Highland Park April 5. Westlake fell to the Scots 1-12.

Evading pressure, junior Spencer Burke looks downfield in the Chaps’ April 5 bout with Highland Park. The Chaps lost 1-12.

Junior Spencer Burke passes the ball to a teammate in Westlake’s game against Highland Park April 5. The Chaps fell 1-12.

Despite the Lake Travis base coach protesting the call, the umpire calls the runner out at third after position junior Austin Knox makes the catch April 8

Chaps fall to Lake Travis in first match up this season

Jake Strelitz, Photographer
April 9, 2025
Posted up on first base, infielder senior Jack Casteel gets the Lake Travis runner out April 8.

From the mound, pitcher junior Parker Saltsman throws a pitch to the Lake Travis batter April 8.

As the ball comes in behind him, infielder senior Luke Nogalski slides into second base on a steal just ahead of the ball April 8 in the Lake Travis game.

Talking at the pitcher’s mound, pitcher junior Parker Saltsman and catcher senior Hudson Byrd strategize between pitches April 8 in the Lake Travis away game.

With his foot planted firmly on third base, infielder junior Austin Knox catches the ball as the Lake Travis opponent slides April 8.

Watching the ball into his glove, infielder senior Jack Casteel gets the out April 8 in the first Lake Travis game of two.

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[Photo] Chaps Fall To Vandegrift At Home

Miles Strelitz
February 21, 2025
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 8, 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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