AUSTIN (KXAN) — Typically, an appearance in the Class 6A-Division I semifinals is something any program would be elated about. However, Westlake isn’t a typical program.
After falling to Galena Park North Shore last season, snapping a 54-game winning streak and three consecutive state championships, the Chaparrals are leaning on a huge senior class to start a winning streak of their own, and it starts Friday in Missouri City against Ridge Point.
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The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m., and it will be streamed live in this story beginning at 7:20 p.m. for those in the KXAN viewing area. For those outside the area, the stream is available through the NFHS Network. There will be a subscription fee required to view the game on NFHS. If you miss the game Friday night, it will re-air at 7 p.m. Saturday on KBVO.
The Panthers finished 10-3 overall last year and ran through 6A-District 20 undefeated at 8-0, advancing to the third round of the 6A-DI playoffs before losing 46-24 to Atascocita.
Live updates will be provided below this article when the game begins, and check back here for a full recap of the game.
Live updates
7:50 2Q: On 4th-and-14, Ridge Point gains about 13 yards on the pass play and the Chaps are going to take over on their own 32-yard line
9:20 2Q: Westlake DB Denim Collins walks off the field on his own after suffering an apparent injury. We’ll see if he gets back in the ballgame.
9:35 2Q: TOUCHDOWN WESTLAKE: Jack Kayser scores his 48th career touchdown on the ground with a 1-yard plunge into the end zone. He made a sensational catch out of the backfield two plays before to set up the Chaps at the doorstep. PAT good. Chaps 14, Panthers 0
11:53 2Q: After a false start penalty turned a 4th-and-1 into a 4th-and-6, Ridge Point still decided that going for it was the best thing for them and Westlake stuffs them to take over. Westlake takes over on the Ridge Point 44-yard line.
End 1Q: Chaps 7, Panthers 0. Ridge Point will start the 2Q with the ball 3rd-and-5 on their own 47-yard line.
1:50 1Q: Westlake can’t convert on the interception and they have to punt it away. So far, outside of a 20-yard run by Ridge Point, the Chaps’ defense has been stout.
4:19 1Q: Westlake cornerback Luke Vail picks off Ridge Point QB Austin Carlisle and the Chaps take over on their own 19-yard line.
5:38 1Q: TOUCHDOWN WESTLAKE: Paxton Land finds Brody Wilhelm on 3rd-and-11 for a 22-yard touchdown. Wilhelm added a nice spin move near the goalline to avoid a defender and get into the end zone. It’s his first receiving touchdown as a starter for the Chaps. PAT good. Chaps 7, Panthers 0
9:57 1Q: Ridge Point lines up to go for it, but they end up quick-kicking it and the pooch punt goes for no return. Westlake takes over on its own 31-yard line.
12:00 1Q: Ridge Point will receive the opening kick