Westlake extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 3-1. They blew past the Steele Knights 37-14. Given the Chaparrals' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Knights are ranked 41st) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rees Wise
| 09/19/25 vs Steele | 207 |
| 09/12/25 @ Atascocita | 191 |
| 09/05/25 @ San Benito | 191 |
| 08/29/25 @ Prosper | 158 |
| 12/21/24 @ North Crowley | 154 |
| + 5 more games |
Westlake got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Rees Wise out in front who threw for 207 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 81.2% of his passes, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. That's the most passing yards Wise has posted since back in November of 2024. Braden Riddell was Wise's top target, picking up 109 receiving yards and one score.
Having lost for the first time this season, Steele fell to 3-1. The defeat continues a trend for them in their meetings with Westlake: they've now lost five in a row.
Despite the loss, Steele had strong showings from Jonathan Hatton, who rushed for 111 yards and one TD on only 11 carries, and Liam Jones, who rushed for 85 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 75 yards.
Westlake will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Akins at 7:30 p.m. on October 2. As for Steele, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Clemens at 7:30 p.m. The matchup will give the Knights their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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