Westlake Defeated Round Rock 38-17 in District Play
The Chaparrals moved to a 4-1 record following a dominant performance at home on Thursday night.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Football
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Westlake cruised to a 38-17 victory over Round Rock at Chaparral Stadium in a District 25-6A contest. The win keeps the Chaparrals moving in the right direction as they improve their overall record to 4-1.
Why it matters
This win marks a critical point in the district schedule for Westlake as they look to build momentum during the mid-season. For the Chaparrals, success depended on a defensive strategy shift that emphasized coverage over blitzing to force critical turnovers.
Westlake secured the win with 38-17 on the scoreboard, bringing their overall season record to 4-1. The defense proved decisive, forcing three interceptions out of a Round Rock offense that tallied 369 total yards.
The players
Westlake
The Westlake High School football team based in Austin.
Round Rock
The visiting high school football team from the nearby suburb of Round Rock.
Patton Jones
The Westlake quarterback who threw for 205 yards and one touchdown.
Maxwell Kubena
The Westlake kicker who recorded a 52-yard field goal.
CJ Jones
The Westlake player who rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown.
The details
Westlake dominated early with two first-half rushing touchdowns from Braden Riddell. Quarterback Patton Jones contributed 205 passing yards and one touchdown to Caden Berry, while CJ Jones added 115 rushing yards to the effort. Maxwell Kubena extended the lead with a 52-yard field goal, and the defense sealed the win by capitalizing on tipped passes to snatch three interceptions.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Westlake defeated Round Rock 38-17.
The Texas Context
This game takes place within the highly competitive UIL District 25-6A football alignment. Westlake's performance confirms their place in the standard hierarchy of this Austin-area league.
Fans in the Westlake area should note the continued success of the team as they prepare for the remainder of the district season. No specific road closures or schedule changes for residents were announced following the game.
The takeaway
Westlake's ability to limit the opposing offense through disciplined coverage proved to be the difference-maker. Keep an eye on how the Chaparrals maintain this defensive consistency as they head into the next round of district play.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of local high school athletics on the Austin Football section page.
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