AUSTIN, TEXAS — The nationally ranked Chaparrals of Austin Westlake kicked off their UIL district play in impressive fashion, defeating Akins with a decisive 70-0 victory on Thursday night.
The Chaparrals, ranked No. 6 in Texas and No. 18 nationally, showcased their dominance right from the start. After a strong bye week following a tough four-game stretch, Westlake quickly established control of the game, leading 49-0 by halftime.
First Half Highlights
- 1Q:
- Touchdown, Westlake! Grady Bartlett opened the scoring within the first minute with a 13-yard run. (Westlake 7-0)
- Touchdown, Westlake! Cal Livengood found the end zone again with a catch-and-run for a 14-0 lead.
- Touchdown, Westlake! Livengood scored his second TD with a powerful 13-yard run, extending the lead to 28-0.
- A botched punt by Akins allowed Westlake to regain possession at the Akins 35-yard line.
- Touchdown, Westlake! Elijah Clark rushed for a touchdown, furthering Westlake’s lead to 35-0 before the quarter ended.
- 2Q:
- Touchdown, Westlake! Clark scored again in the final minutes of the half, bringing the score to 49-0.
Game Stats and Player Performances
Quarterback Rees Wise had an efficient outing, completing 68.5% of his passes for 906 yards and eight touchdowns over the season prior to the game. He distributed the ball effectively to his top receivers, including Lawson Grimes, Brady Wilhelm, and Chase Bowen, all contributing to the offense.
Meanwhile, Akins struggled to find their footing after a difficult loss in Week 5, further complicating their season.
Next Steps
With this victory, Westlake improves to a 4-1 record as they look ahead to continue their strong performance in district play. The Chaparrals will seek to maintain their momentum as they aim for a strong playoff run in the competitive 6A District 26.
Fans can catch highlights and game updates as Westlake prepares for their next challenge in the coming weeks.
