SEASON OUTLOOK
Gunslinger Baker Mayfield's passing stats rival some of the best in nation.
Photo by Jim Redman
Westwood. Last season, Westwood was the only other team (besides Lake Travis) to defeat Cedar Park, which Lake Travis edged narrowly in the region final. This fall, Westwood and Lake Travis will hook up in Week 2.
Question mark: Will this year’s defense be comparable to last year’s defense? Sure, Lake Travis will put up points at a prolific clip. But at times last season, it was the defense that carried the Cavaliers. It will be mostly inexperienced to start the season.
Spencer Staples is bulked up for another winning season.
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Westlake, Lake Travis’ crosstown rival, is the only team that remains on the Cavaliers’ schedule. After losing to Lake Travis 35-7 in last year’s opener, Westlake won eight of its next nine games, allowing a touchdown or less in six of those games. This year, the teams meet in Week 9, and Westlake should be much more competitive.
Overall outlook: The highly debated jump from Class 4A to Class 5A is probably overstated, at least in the case of Lake Travis. During its incredible run, Lake Travis has beaten a number of teams that have towed the line between 4A and 5A. Odds are better than not that Lake Travis is looking for a seven-peat by this time next year.
Coach quote: “We’re excited [about the jump to Class 5A.] It’s a new set of challenges for us. We’ve been playing some 5A teams all along. We’re just going to worry about ourselves.”
- Head coach Hank Carter
