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THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
STUDENT NEWS SITE OF WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

THE FEATHERDUSTER
Joe Nogalski

Joe Nogalski, Reporter

Freshman Joe Nogalski is a reporter in his first year on the Featherduster staff. Joe loves photography and is looking forward to improving his photojournalism skills in the collaborative newsroom. One day, he plans to work as a professional photographer covering major sporting events such as the Olympics. He enjoys all genres of music, but particularly rap.

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Senior quarterback Rees Wise carries the ball past a tackle attempt from the Steele defense in the first half of the Westlake Chaparrals victory over the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium Sept. 19. (Joe Nogalski/Westlake Featherduster)

Chaps Take Down Knights in Top-15 Matchup

Joe Nogalski
September 25, 2025
Senior running back Sebastian Henault (38) dives towards the end zone in the second half of the Chaparrals victory over the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept. 19, 2025. (Joe Nogalski/Westlake Featherduster)

[Photo] Running Back Room Impresses in Win Over Steele

Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor
September 20, 2025
Junior wide receiver Braeden Riddell runs towards the end zone Sept. 12 at George Turner Stadium. Riddell rushed for 25 yards on four carries, as well as one touchdown on the ground.

Chaps Take Down Atascocita in Week Three

Joe Nogalski
September 18, 2025
TEC Crew members sophomore Ethan York and senior Michael Geisler set up prior to a game against Atascocita Sept. 12 2025 at George Turner Stadium. “Once everything is working off the ground, we're all hands off,” PAC coordinator Zach Bobrowski said. “And those students run everything.”

[Photo] Students Stress Leadership Opportunities on TEC Crew

Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor
September 18, 2025
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[Photo] Class of 2027 Shows Bright Spots in Win Over Atascocita

Andrew Stout, Sports Section Editor
September 15, 2025
A Chaparral defender tries to wrap up Atascocita junior quarterback Isaiah Rasheed in the backfield Sept. 12 at George Turner Stadium. The Westlake defense collected six sacks en route to a 35-28 win.

[Photo] Defense Leads Chaps to 35-28 Win in Non-District Tilt

Miles Strelitz
September 13, 2025
Sophomore running back Jarren Lopez fends off a tackler against Prosper Aug. 29 at Crusader Stadium. Lopez rushed for a touchdown in his varsity debut.

[Photo] Varsity Football Drops Season Opener to Prosper

Miles Strelitz
September 1, 2025
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