Westlake to Face Lake Travis in Friday Rivalry Game
The two teams meet at Cavalier Stadium on October 24 to continue their long-standing local district rivalry.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Football
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Westlake and Lake Travis are set to meet at Cavalier Stadium this Friday, October 24, as the two Central Texas rivals face off on the football field. Westlake heads into the game with a 6-1 overall record while Lake Travis carries a 3-2-1 mark.
Why it matters
The annual matchup is a highlight for the Central Texas high school football community, with current offensive trends and turnover margins expected to dictate the outcome. Both teams remain focused on their district standing as they move toward the postseason.
Westlake enters the game averaging 46 points per game compared to Lake Travis, which holds a 3-2-1 overall record. The starting quarterbacks have combined for just four total interceptions this season.
The players
Patton Jones
The Westlake quarterback has thrown 16 touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns this season.
Jason Carter
The Lake Travis quarterback has thrown 13 touchdowns and limited his turnovers in recent weeks.
Austin Doane
The Lake Travis defensive player leads the effort with four sacks and nine tackles for loss.
The details
Westlake, currently holding a 3-0 district record, continues to feature a dynamic offense with Braden Riddell contributing 438 receiving yards. Lake Travis quarterback Jason Carter arrives with momentum, having thrown nine touchdowns and zero interceptions over the last three weeks. Coaches will monitor the performance of Westlake's offensive line against the Lake Travis defensive front, which includes Austin Doane, who has recorded four sacks this season.
Timeline
Westlake defeated Lake Travis 28-16 in 2024.
October 24, 2026, is the date of the upcoming game.
The Texas Context
The matchup represents a long-standing tradition in Central Texas high school football that has seen historic swings in momentum, such as the 2019 game where Hudson Card led Lake Travis to victory. This week’s game continues that pattern of rivalry meetings between the two programs.
Fans heading to Cavalier Stadium should expect heavy traffic around the area leading up to kickoff on Friday evening. Please plan your commute accordingly as local congestion is likely throughout the surrounding neighborhoods.
The takeaway
Follow the turnover totals and offensive line battles as key indicators of the game's direction. Fans should watch the early series of the game to see if Westlake's offense can maintain its 46-point average against the Lake Travis defensive unit.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Austin American-Statesman.
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