No. 4 Westlake Runs Away from No. 15 Prosper 35-14 with Big 2nd Half
Top-Ranked Westlake Takes Control After Slow Start
Chaparrals Erupt for 28 Unanswered Points After Prosper Scores First
In a highly anticipated matchup between two of the state's top football teams, No. 4 Westlake pulled away from No. 15 Prosper in the second half, ultimately securing a 35-14 victory.
Prosper struck first, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. However, Westlake responded with a 10-play, 75-yard drive of their own, capped off by a touchdown run from senior running back Justin Howell.
The two teams traded field goals in the second quarter, but Westlake took control of the game in the third quarter. The Chaparrals scored three unanswered touchdowns, taking advantage of Prosper turnovers and big plays from their offense.
Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, while Howell rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
Prosper quarterback Jackson Arnold threw for 302 yards, but was intercepted twice and sacked four times.
The win improves Westlake's record to 3-0 on the season, while Prosper falls to 2-1.
Key Stats:
- Westlake outgained Prosper 437 yards to 344.
- Westlake had 21 first downs to Prosper's 13.
- Westlake converted 50% of their third downs, while Prosper converted just 28.6%.
- Westlake forced three turnovers, while Prosper had none.
Conclusion:
Westlake's victory was a statement win for the Chaparrals. They showed that they are one of the top teams in the state and are capable of beating anyone on their schedule.
Prosper, on the other hand, will need to regroup after their first loss of the season. They will need to clean up their mistakes and find a way to generate more offense if they want to compete for a state championship.
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