The Westlake varsity football team's playoff run came to an end with a 23-14 loss to North Shore in the UIL 6A DI semifinal at the Pfield in Pflugerville. Westlake's hopes for their fourth state championship appearance in five years were dashed by a strong defensive performance by North Shore, marking the second-straight year Westlake has been eliminated by North Shore in the state semifinal.

Why It Matters

The loss marks the end of Westlake's playoff run and their dream of securing a state championship, highlighting the impact of a defeat on the overall trajectory of the team's season and aspirations for a championship victory.

By the Numbers
  • Westlake gained less than 200 total yards of offense for the first time all season
  • Quarterback Rees Wise completed only three passes for 29 yards, along with three interceptions
State of Play
  • Westlake (14-1) fell to North Shore (15-0), ending their playoff run
  • The loss marked the second consecutive year that Westlake was eliminated by North Shore in the state semifinal
  • Despite the defeat, Westlake will retain key players for the upcoming season, providing hope for future success
What's Next

The young stars of Westlake's team will have the experience to make another playoff push next season, aiming to learn from this defeat and come back stronger in the future.

Bottom Line

The defeat marked the end of Westlake's championship aspirations for the current season but sets the stage for a potential comeback with a promising roster in the following year.