SMU-bound senior accounts for four touchdowns as Austin powerhouse makes national Top 25 statement.
Video: Westlake @ Lake Travis
View images by photographer Jim Redman of this showdown between rivals in Austin, Texas.After a season-opening hiccup,
Lake Travis (Austin, Texas) is on a major roll.
Ranked No. 20 nationally to start the season, the Cavaliers lost a 35-28 heartbreaker to
Judson (Converse) in late August.
On Friday they rattled off their fifth straight victory, this one their most impressive with a 49-7 home victory over Austin rival
Westlake.
It was one of the most lopsided victories in the history of the rivalry, highlighted by three touchdown runs by
Maleek Barkley.
An interception by
Mateo Lopez set up a short TD keeper by
Charlie Brewer to open the scoring with 3:12 left in the first quarter. By halftime the score was 29-0 and Lake Travis was never threatened.
Brewer accounted for four TDs for the Cavs, who won their ninth straight in the series.
Lake Travis (5-1) was a bubble team last week in the Xcellent 25 national rankings. Don't be surprised if they move into the elite group this week.
Lake Travis quarterback Charlie Brewer breaks into the open.
Photos by Jim Redman
Lake Travis receiver Maleek Barkley hurdles over a Westlake defender
