Westlake Chap Casts

The Westlake Nation Podcast was part of our pregame coverage that featured The Shoot Around with Robert Lucero. We caught up with Coach Lucero as the Chaps took their 84-game district winning streak on the road to Johnson.  

The Westlake Nation Podcast was part of our pregame coverage that featured The Shoot Around with Robert Lucero. School may be out for the holidays, but Westlake Basketball was in session as the Chaps hosted Dripping Springs. Enjoy our conversation with Robert Lucero ahead of Westlake's first meeting with the Tigers.

The Westlake Nation Podcast was part of our pregame coverage that featured The Shoot Around with Robert Lucero. Westlake and Austin High is always an anticipated match up between two long-time rivals. Enjoy our conversation with Robert Lucero ahead of Westlake's road trip to Austin High.

The Westlake Nation Podcast was part of our pregame coverage that featured The Shoot Around with Robert Lucero. Anderson is back in the district and it's always a good match up when the Trojans and the Chaps meet on the hardwood. Enjoy our conversation with Robert Lucero ahead of Westlake's road game at Anderson.

The Westlake Nation Podcast was part of our pregame coverage that featured The Shoot Around with Robert Lucero. District season comes around early in the new District 26-6A. The grind of a 16-game district season begins with the Battle of the Lakes. Enjoy our conversation with Robert Lucero ahead of Westlake's district debut at Lake Travis.

Kyle Natenstedt and his family have been a fixture in the Westlake Football community for over a decade. In that time, Kyle has learned from his brothers and his teammates. Adversity is an understatement when it comes to this year's grind on the offensive line. Tune in to our Chap of the Week conversation with senior captain, Kyle Natenstedt.

Following an injury against Ridge Point in the 2002 season opener, Hunter Luke suffered an injury and missed significant time during his senior season. He worked hard to get back on the field and through success and setbacks, Luke's mission was clear. His goal was to get back on the field with his friends.

Westlake's head football coach joins us on another episode of 3 and Out. Hear Tony Salazar's review of the win over New Braunfels and the challenges ahead in a round three playoff game with San Benito.

Joe Sockwell has many roles for the Westlake Chaparrals. In addition to his role as a holder and a special teams player, he's one of the talented Westlake defensive backs. Tune in to hear his thoughts on his experiences as a junior varsity call-up in 2021 and how preparing like a starter is the key to be ready when opportunity knocks.

Westlake's assistant head football coach and offensive line coach, Brandon Murdock, joins us for another Westlake Nation Podcast. In "Up Front with Brandon Murdock", get an insider's look on how he builds Westlake's offensive front. Coach Murdock also reviews the win over Cedar Ridge and previews New Braunfels.

Paxton Land earned the starting quarterback position in fall camp. In "Play Your Position" with Paxton Land, the junior quarterback talks about his journey back from injury and how the relationship in the quarterback room is key to success.

In this episode of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar, Westlake's head coach talks about what 50 consecutive wins means to him and the program. We'll review the Senior Night win over Johnson and preview the first round playoff game as the Chaps host Cedar Ridge.

Join Tony Salazar ahead of the regular season finale with Johnson. Hear coaches thoughts about moving the game to avoid a potential weather threat. We'll also talk about the senior class as they enjoy Senior Night.

Trevor Sbrocco has spent the better part of his life cheering for the Chaps. His love for Westlake and his teammates shines through in our latest Westlake Nation Podcast, Growing Up a Chap with Trevor Sbrocco.

This week, we review the shutout of Austin High and look ahead to the game with Bowie. Hear Coach Salazar speak to how quality opponents allows the players a chance to stay locked in week to week.

Will Magids might be the starting corner, but he knows his roots are in his special teams play. Tune in to hear how he prides himself on being a special teams guy and how it led him to the starting line-up.

We caught up with Tony Salazar following the 29-10 win over Dripping Springs. Tune in to hear his thoughts on how Westlake responded to adversity in an environment fit for big time Texas High School Football.

Jack Kayser exploded on the scene in week three a year ago. Since then, he's been a major contributor to the Westlake offense with his knack for big plays. This year, the junior running back put in the work to be a more physical presence. Tune in to hear how Kayser sees his role changing and just how fun it is to to hear the roar of the Westlake crowd on Friday nights.

Getting better every week is the ongoing mantra preached by Tony Salazar and the Westlake coaching staff. With a new opponent on the district schedule in Dripping Springs, the hype can get in the way. Hear how Coach Salazar keeps his team at the standard they set and how each week and how championship teams approach big games.

Henry Tester has traveled the globe, but his view on the world and how Westlake Football is a part of that perspective provides deep insight on how he plays his role to the best of his ability. Tune in to hear how the senior defensive back tackles the grind that is Westlake Football and how the lessons will guide his future.