AUSTIN (KXAN) – Anderson was with Westlake during the half, but a big third quarter by the Chaps put an end to any pesky ideas.
Westlake led 35-17 at the half and posted a 66-17 victory over the Trojans on Friday at Chaparral Stadium.
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After he was very effective in the first against the Chaps, Anderson’s quarterback Fred Dale threw three interceptions on the first three possessions of the second half. All the picks led to Westlake’s touchdowns to turn what was a competitive game into a blowout.
In the first half, Dale has 231 passing yards and hit second-year wide receiver Ed Small with two deep first-half touchdown passes. Dale entered the game ranked in the top 10 in all of Texas in passing yards and total yards, and Small was among the state leaders in receiving yards. But Westlake’s coaching staff did what they do and made fantastic coverage adjustments to turn the game around.
Judson Crockett had two of Westlake’s interceptions while Will Courtney had the other.
Anderson had 30 yards of offense in the second half as the Chaps clamped down on the Trojans’ passing game.
Westlake (6-0, 4-0) has a looming showdown with Dripping Springs for district leadership next week. Anderson (3-4, 1-4) faces Lake Travis next week.
The game will be rebroadcast on Saturday at 7:30 pm on KBVO.
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Final: Chaparales 66, Trojans 17. Westlake’s adjustments in the second half were phenomenal and the Chaps win their 46th straight game.
7:33 4Q: WESTLAKE FIELD GOAL – Connor Ege kicks a 36-yard field goal across the sticks. Chaparrals 66, Trojans 17
11:52 4Q: LANDING AT WESTLAKE – Brad Mays dives into the end zone from 26 yards. PAT okay. Chaparrals 63, Trojans 17
Final 3Q: Chaparrals 56, Trojans 17. A big third quarter with three interceptions opens the game wide for Westlake and straight win No. 46 looks even more likely.
0:58 3Q: Westlake stops Anderson on opportunities and the Chaps take control at the Trojans 47-yard line.
5:28 3Q: LANDING AT WESTLAKE – Brett Skinner takes over from QB and dives over the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown. PAT okay. Chaparrals 56, Trojans 17
7:08 3Q: Dale is intercepted for the third time in the fourth, and Crockett gets his second infield and nearly returns it for a score. He brings it back 38 yards to Anderson’s 2-yard line.
8:23 3Q: LANDING AT WESTLAKE– Heath McRee backs down and runs 17 yards for a touchdown. PAT okay. Chaparales 49, Trojans 17
8:32 3T: Dale presses again and throws another interception, this one is grabbed by Will Courtney for the Chaps.
9:17 3Q: LANDING AT WESTLAKE – The Chaps waste no time turning that takeout into points as Kayser rushes for 15 yards and a touchdown. PAT okay. Chaparales 42, Trojans 17
9:32 3Q: Dale makes a mistake and tries to force a ball into the Westlake defense at 4 and 2, and is intercepted by Judson Crockett. The Chaps put a lot of pressure on Dale to get him out of the pocket. Westlake takes over at the Trojans’ 25-yard line.
10:26 3T: Westlake’s Nate Acosta falls to the grass on a 4-and-4 run and stays on the ground after the play. He looked like he took an awkward hit near one of his knees and they pulled the car out of the field. Anderson takes over the opportunities at his only 46-yard line.
12:00 3T: Westlake receives the kick of the second period and Kubecka catches it right on the 30-yard line
Halftime: Chaparrals 35, Trojans 17. Very exciting and entertaining game so far. Westlake’s offense is firing on all cylinders and, on the other hand, Dale Small’s connection is strong for the Trojans and keeps them in the game.
Dale has 231 receiving yards for Anderson, but the Chaps have stifled his running game and the Trojans have lost 35 rushing yards.
0:06 2T: TOUCH IN WESTLAKE – The Chaps bled the clock to perfection, and in the end, Land hit Greathouse for an 8-yard touchdown. PAT okay. Chaparales 35, Trojans 17
4:54 2Q: ANDERSON FIELD GOAL – Ben Lewis hits a line kick from 32 yards and it’s good. Chaparales 28, Trojans 17
10:56 2Q: TOUCH ANDERSON – Hit Small again. Dale took a ferocious shot as he dropped the pass and hit Small with another deep ball. Small went up and snatched the pass from the sky over a Westlake defender for a 52-yard touchdown. PAT okay. Chaparales 28, Trojans 14
Final 1Q: Chaparrals 28, Trojans 7. Lots of energy in that opening frame. Anderson has the ball at 2 and 8 from his own 27-yard line.
0:27 1Q: LANDING AT WESTLAKE – Nate Acosta enters for 9 yards. PAT okay. Chaparales 28, Trojans 7
3:50 1Q: TOUCH AT WESTLAKE – Land sets it up perfectly for Jaden Greathouse to run under for a 30-yard touchdown. PAT okay. Chaparales 21, Trojans 7
6:52 1Q: LANDING AT WESTLAKE – The Chaps move quickly after Anderson’s kick and Jack Kayser makes his way to the end zone from 12 yards. PAT okay. Chaparales 14, Trojans 7
7:58 1Q: TOUCH ANDERSON – Fred Dale just makes things happen for the Trojans. He manages to get out of trouble and throws it deep to Ed Small, who comes up in double coverage to grab it for an 83-yard touchdown pass. What a play! PAT okay. Chaparrals 7, Trojans 7
9:09 1Q: LANDING AT WESTLAKE – Land’s arm looks great and he hits Keaton Kubecka for a 27-yard touchdown. It was the third catch of Kubecka’s drive. 4 plays, 50 yards. PAT okay. Chaparrals 7, Trojans 0
12:00 1Q: Anderson wins the toss and the Trojans elect to receive the kickoff. Paxton Land will start at quarterback for Westlake, but Brett Skinner is also expected to take snaps.