Westlake Nation Podcast

We catch up with senior defensive back and team captain, Thompson Bennett on the latest Chap of the Week Podcast. Tune in for his thoughts on his senior season, a tough injury and where the 2025 Chaps are headed.

Tune in for our latest episode of the 3 and Out Podcast with Tony Salazar. We visit with coach about the win over Bowie and gearing up for the Battle of the Lakes.

Senior defensive back, Ben Cabat, joins the Chap of the Week podcast with insight on how he was elevated into a leadership role. Hear Ben's thoughts on how the team has grown up since week one and what motivates him.

This week, we caught up with Coach Salazar and spoke to the importance of recognizing both this year's senior class and honoring past captains on the same night. Hear his thoughts on the win over Austin High and how the Chaps are gearing up for Bowie.

We catch up with senior offensive lineman and team captain William Twardowski in our latest Chap of the Weed Podcast. Hear how his energy and passion help lead his team and earn respect.

We're back with another edition of the 3 and Out Podcast with Tony Salazar. The Chaps are back at home following a 66-0 win over Akins to honor their seniors. Hear how another record breaking senior class helps continue to build on the culture.

We visit with senior wide receiver, Lawson Grimes in this edition of the Chap of the Week Podcast. Hear how Lawson's road back from injury has led to a sense of urgency to make plays when the opportunities present themselves.

Coach Salazar is back following the bye week for another edition of the 3 and Out Podcast. Here how the Chaps attacked the bye week and worked on themselves ahead of the district opener with Akins.

Oliver Garcia joins the Chap of the Week Podcast with his unique perspective on being an effective teammate. Hear how Oliver's use of time is crucial to his success both on and off the field.

Westlake's defensive coordinator, Jason Jones, joins the 3 and Out Podcast ahead of the home opener with Steele. Coach Jones reviews the tough win over Atascocita and how the "four ways of trust" is a key component of a championship team.

We visit with senior quarterback, Xavier Reeder, on this edition of the Chap of the Week Podcast. Hear about his first career touchdown and how his role on the team is clear as the Chaps prepare for Atascocita.

Hear Coach Salazar chat about the long road trip and the bounce back win over San Benito on this edition of the 3 and Out Podcast. You'll hear about the preparation for Atascocita and how the main goal is improvement with each week.

Jack Raykovich joins the Chap of the Week Podcast to chat about his role on the team and how this senior class is special. Tune in for "A Special Kind of Class with Jack Raykovich."

We caught up with Tony Salazar following the setback against Prosper. Hear how the players and coaches reboot and gear up for the long road trip to San Benito.

Chase Roth makes our 2025 debut episode as he represents both the senior class and the attack team. Enjoy our Chap of the Week Podcast, "Loving the Grind with Chase Roth."

Westlake Head Coach Tony Salazar joins us on the 3 and Out Podcast with some insight on the 2025 season opener with Prosper. Tune in as he reviews the new team and another record breaking senior class.

Tune in for our Chap of the Week conversation, "The Legacy with Brandon Clark", and hear the thoughts of senior defensive back and part-time running back, Brandon Clark. Hear about his journey and how he's used his abilities on defense to help him on the offensive side of the ball.

Join Tony Salazar and Joe Taylor for the season's final installment of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar. Hear Coach Salazar break down the win over North Shore and preview the state final match up with North Crowley. Enjoy 3 and Out with Tony Salazar.

Gear up for the 6A Division I State Championship with another edition of Westlake Game Day. Tune in as the voice of the Chaps, Joe Taylor, recaps the amazing win over North Shore. We'll also give you a preview of the match up with North Crowley. Enjoy Westlake Game Day.

Josh Rones joined us on our latest Chap of the Week conversation. Hear how the senior has battled back from injury during the playoffs and how at Westlake, you're constantly competing.

We caught up with Coach Salazar ahead of the state semifinal to chat about the win over Lake Travis and how his team is poised for the rematch with North Shore.

Tune in as the voice of the Chaps, Joe Taylor, reviews the region final win over Lake Travis and previews the state semifinal. Get game day ready with the state semifinal edition of the Westlake Game Day Podcast.

Join us for Being More Physical with Payton Luther. The senior defensive back represents some of the most decorated athletes to come through Westlake. Hear how he's forged his own path and used his experiences to his advantage and create his own story.

Join Joe Taylor and Tony Salazar as they recap the win over Johnson and preview the region final with Lake Travis. Westlake injected some new personnel on offense and the experiment worked. Hear the keys to getting a win over Lake Travis and moving on to the final four.

Tune in, gear up and bundle up as Joe Taylor, the voice of the Chaps, reviews the 52-14 win over Johnson and previews the 6A Division I Region IV Final featuring Westlake and Lake Travis. Enjoy the region final edition of the Westlake Game Day Podcast.

Our Thanksgiving edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar features coach's thoughts on the win over Brennan and how his team is embracing the grind of practicing on Thanksgiving Week. This season marks the 10th consecutive season the football program has practiced on Thanksgiving.

Senior offensive lineman, Jared Risinger, is known as the "big bull" to his teammates and coaches. Risinger is a three-sport athlete and an avid fan of the WWE. Tune in to hear how his attitude and brute force drives his quest to keep his football family together for as long as possible.

Gear up for the 6A Division I Region IV Semifinal and hear the latest edition of the Westlake Game Day Podcast. Joe Taylor reviews the big win over Brennan and previews the Buda Johnson Jaguars. Tune in for Westlake Game Day.

Cash Robin joined the Chap of the Week Podcast ahead of the win over Brennan. The senior wide receiver might only have one season with the Chaparrals, but he's well aware of what he's a part of and how he's working to build his own legacy.

Tune in for the latest playoff edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar. We'll recap the slow start against Vista Ridge and preview the Area Championship.

Tune in for a complete recap of Westlake's playoff win over Vista Ridge. Hear Joe Taylor break down the 2024 Brennan Bears as the Chaps gear up for the Area Championship. This is Westlake Game Day.

Senior captain and center, Bennett Wilkin, is full of personality and is a motivating force on Westlake's offensive line. Hear his thoughts on what it means to be a captain and what this team is capable of in playoffs.

Coach Salazar breaks down the win over Dripping Springs and winning another district title. Hear his breakdown of Vista Ridge and how the Chaps are primed for a long playoff run.

Get geared up for the Bi-District Championship as Joe Taylor recaps the win over Dripping Springs andd previews the Vista Ridge Rangers. Enjoy another edition of the Westlake Game Day Podcast.

This edition of our Chap of the Week podcast features senior linebacker and team captain, Elliott Schaper. Elliott has been the man in the middle of this defense for three seasons and his effort on and off the field has shaped another incredible Westlake defense. Hear who motivates him how his leadership helps his teammates.

In this latest edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar, Coach reviews the dominant win over Del Valle. The regular season journey ends in Dripping Springs and hear how the Chaps are gearing up for another shot at a district championship.

Our latest game day podcast features a complete review of the dominant win over Del Valle and we preview the District Championship game as the Chaps head to Dripping Springs.

Senior running back, James Daily, is a tough and physical player. He understands his role and when given the opportunity, he's looking for contact and ready to dish out his brand of play. Tune in to Running Physical with James Daily.

Join us for the homecoming edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar as we reflect on the win over Lake Travis. You'll also hear coach's thoughts on Del Valle and how he's challenged the offense ahead of the homecoming game.

Tune in for our latest edition of the Westlake Game Day Podcast. Hear Joe Taylor review the win over Lake Travis complete with highlights and insight. We'll get you ready for Westlake's homecoming game with Del Valle so gear up for Westlake Game Day.

Josh Rones is our Chap of the Week and on this episode, we detail just how much effort goes into being a starter on Westlake's special teams unit. Hear about Josh's approach and his reactions to his two game-changing plays against Bowie. Enjoy "Being Special on Special Teams with Josh Rones."

Tune in for the latest edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar ahead of the 2024 Battle of the Lakes. Coach Salazar recaps the win over Bowie and gets you ready for the showdown with Lake Travis.

Hear our game day preview detailing the ins and outs of this year's Battle of the Lakes featuring Westlake and Lake Travis. Joe Taylor, the voice of the Chaps, recaps the win over Bowie and gets you the inside scoop on the Cavaliers.

Join our Chap of the Week conversation with senior linebacker, Logan Smith. As an attack team standout, Logan talks about his role in preparing the offense and his determination to help the Chaps in any way he can. Old school country music is a source of calm in his busy world of school and football. Enjoy Set Strong Play Ball with Logan Smith.

We're back for another episode of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar. You'll hear about the win over Austin High and we'll preview what promises to be another strong Bowie squad.

The latest edition of Westlake Game Day reviews the plays of the game from Westlake's win over Austin High at House Park. Gear up for the annual match up with Bowie by learning a little more about the 2024 Bulldogs.

Join us for another edition of our Chap of the Week conversation with senior offensive lineman, Trevor Brown. Hear about Trevor's journey to varsity and his favorite concert experience on Concert Tickets and Helmet Stickers with Trevor Brown.

Join Coach Salazar as he reviews the win over Akins and a senior night to remember. We'll also preview how Westlake is preparing for a hungry Austin High squad. Enjoy this edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar ahead of a trip to historic House Park.

Enjoy the latest Westlake Game Day Podcast as Joe Taylor recaps the win over Akins and previews Austin High. Enjoy the Westlake Game Day Podcast.

This edition of our Chap of the Week Podcast features senior linebacker, Daniel Blue. Daniel talks about what he wants his legacy to be after his time as a football player is up. Blue also lets us in to his passion for playing the guitar. Enjoy "On Lead Guitar with Daniel Blue."

We're back from the bye week with another edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar. Coach joined us to review the win over Steele and to describe the hard work that goes into an "off week". Listen now as Coach Salazar thanks the 2024 seniors as they're honored on their Senior Night before battling Akins.

Tune in for the Westlake Game Day Podcast as Joe Taylor recaps the win over Steele and previews Westlake's upcoming district opener with Akins.

This Chap of the Week episode features senior defensive lineman, Josh Anderson. Hear about how his journey through Westlake Football is all about effort. We're proud to present, "Maximum Effort with Josh Anderson."

Join us for 3 & Out with Tony Salazar. In this episode, Coach Salazar is honest in his assessment regarding the loss to Atascocita. Hear how the team went back to work to gear up for the Steele Knights.

Gear up for Westlake Game Day with our latest preview podcast as the Chaps look to get back in the win column. We preview the Steele Knights and get you ready for Game Day.

Jet Crall got his first start in the 2024 home opener against San Benito and no one noticed. The senior offensive lineman filled in beautifully. Tune in to latest Chap of the Week episode, "Spatted Up with Jet Crall."

We're back for another episode of 3 & Out with Tony Salazar. Hear Coach Salazar's thoughts on the win over San Benito and how the Chaps are gearing up for Atascocita.

Gear up for a top 10 statewide matchup as Westlake hosts Atascocita. Westlake Game Day recaps the win over San Benito and previews the match up with the Eagles. Enjoy the Westlake Game Day Podcast.

Justice Johnson joins the Chap of the Week Podcast for an incredible conversation that covers his big family and his love of football. Westlake's senior running back does more than dabble in the kitchen. Enjoy "Next Level Chef", with Justice Johnson.

We review the tough win over Prosper in our 3 and Out conversation with Tony Salazar. Hear Coach Salazar review the win over the Eagles and preview the 2024 home opener with San Benito.

Gear up for the 2024 home opener as Westlake hosts San Benito. Westlake Game Day recaps the win over Prosper and previews the match up with the San Benito Greyhounds. Enjoy the Westlake Game Day Podcast.

Senior linebacker and defensive end, Cole Halverson, joins the Chap of the Week Podcast to talk about his journey to his senior season and how his family has shaped his passion for the Westlake program.

We kick off the 2024 Westlake Football season with another edition of "3 and Out with Tony Salazar". Hear Coach Salazar's thoughts about the Chaps ahead of their first game as they head to Crusader Stadium in Belton to face Prosper.

Our latest Chap of the Week Podcast features junior defensive back, Payton Luther. The Luther name is high profile when it comes to athletics, but hear how Payton is carving his own role all while using the discipline and toughness he's learned from his family.

Join Tony Salazar for our final 3 and Out of the 2023 football season. Hear his thoughts on the big Region Final win over Lake Travis and how his team is ready for North Shore.

Senior defensive back, Witt Greer, joins the Chap of the Week podcast ahead of the Region IV Final with Lake Travis. Hear how Witt and the Attack Team play their role to perfection to earn their respect. Enjoy "Our Team with Witt Greer."

We catch up with Coach Salazar ahead of the Region IV Final as the Chaps prepare for Lake Travis. Hear the review of the blowout win over United and get a preview of the playoff edition of the Battle of the Lakes. Enjoy our latest episode of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar.

Football is in Reagan Street's blood. His father played at Dripping Springs. His grandfather is a legend at the University of Texas. His uncles are Lifetime Chaps. For Reagan Street, his bloodline drives him to carve out his own story. Enjoy our latest Chap of the Week Podcast, "Football Bloodline with Reagan Street."

Join Coach Salazar for the latest editio of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar as we review the tough win over Reagan and preview the United Longhorns. Hear Coach Salazar describe the fast start against Reagan and how the Chap responded when pushed in the second half.

Luke Vail's journey from sub-varsity to varsity starter is paved with patience and hard work. Tune in for our latest Chap of the Week episode, "Stay on the Grind with Luke Vail" and hear how his work ethic has led to his success on the field.

Catch the latest episode of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar as we review the Bi-District win over Round Rock. Coach Salazar breaks down Reagan ahead of the Area Championship and you'll hear how he views the Rattlers as the best team the Chaps will face this season.

We've followed Jack Kayser's origin story since his meteoric rise early in his sophomore season. Kayser is now a senior and a team captain. Hear how his journey has evolved over the course of an amazing career that continues for one more playoff run. Enjoy our latest podcast episode, "A Captain's Journey with Jack Kayser."

Catch the latest edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar as we review the season finale win over Johnson and preview the home playoff game with Round Rock. Hear Coach Salazar's thoughts on the importance of the district championship and how it sets the tone for a playoff run.

Judson Crockett owns the school record for punt blocks in a season. He has five in his career and takes the work on special teams very seriously. As a senior and a team captain, Judson understands the legacy of the defensive back room. Hear how he and his teammates aim to protect that legacy.

Tune in for our final regular season edition of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar as Westlake Football prepares for the Johnson Jaguars. Hear about the dominating win over Bowie and how the Chaps prepare for a shot at another District Championship.

Carson Campbell is one of Westlake's many Attack Team stars and he's battled his way back from injuries to earn a spot on the 2023 squad. Tune in for our conversation with senior wide receiver, Carson Campbell.

Tune in for another thrilling episode of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar. Hear about the game changing plays against Austin High and how Westlake's loss to Bowie in 2014 changed the trajectory of a program.

Our latest Chap of the Week Podcast features senior deep snapper, Jake Helms. We learn from the Air Force commit that there's an art to the job that no one really notices until a mistake is made. Rest assured, Jake Helms takes deep snapping very seriously as we learn just how important the job is. Tune in for Deep Snapping with Jake Helms.

Tune for the latest 3 and Out Podcast with Tony Salazar ahead of a road trip to downtown Austin and House Park as Coach Salazar previews Austin High. We'll also chat about the win over Dripping Springs and what we learned about this year's team after a big win.

Tune in for our latest Chap of the Week Podcast, "Leading the Attack with Barrett Garrison". Hear how the senior defensive back owns his role on the Attack Team and how that unit makes the entire roster better. Barrett is all about the Westlake red, white and blue and his teammates know that this is a special senior class.

Tune in for 3 and Out Podcast with Tony Salazar as he discusses the win over Anderson and previews Dripping Springs. Coach Salazar knows that it will take the entire roster to muster a win over the Tigers. Enjoy the 3 and Out Podcast with Tony Salazar.

Jack Hempfling is among the 61 seniors on the 2023 Westlake Football team. Jack dedicated himself to being a bigger, faster and stronger version of himself for his senior year. Hear how Jack made his transformation and how he feels that this senior class is more than special.

Tony Salazar is back with another episode of 3 and Out, a Westlake Nation Podcast. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the win over Del Valle and how the Chaps have handled the quick turnaround as they prepare for Anderson. We'll also look back on the Lake Travis game and get some key insights on how the Attack Team has been a key part of preparing for the Trojan offense.

Tune in for "Up Front with Brandon Murdock" as Westlake's offensive line and assistant head coach gives us some rare insights about the big guys up front. Coach Murdock dives in to the dominant performance against Lake Travis and looks ahead to what the offensive line needs to continue to get better.

Tune in for latest Chap of the Week epsiode, "Maximum Encouragement with Ty Ingram-Eiser". Hear how Westlake's senior defensive back wants to be the ultimate encourager for his teammates and how from day one, he's felt that playing Westlake Football is a collaborative effort.

Nate Acosta is a senior running back and in 2022, his football world changed. After bouncing around the receiver and quarterback room, he found a home with the running backs. His junior campaign was off to a great start until two bad breaks ended his season. Tune in to Back in Business with Nate Acosta.

Tune in for our latest episode of 3 and Out with Tony Salazar as Westlake's head football coach breaks down the win over Akins, the bye week and how the team has prepared for the Battle of the Lakes. Like most rivalry games, the better the mindset, the better the outcome.

Leo Wulffraat is a senior offensive lineman and in this Chap of the Week Podcast, we learn how relationships among the offensive line and their coach, Brandon Murdock, create team chemistry for the largest and arguably, the smartest Chaps on the roster. Tune in to hear about the new "Trench" text thread and how iron truly sharpens iron.

Hear Tony Salazar recap the shutout win over Judson and opening the home schedule with a new and improved Chaparral Stadium. Following a tough camp and non-district season, Coach Salazar previews the record-setting senior night that features the largest class in Westlake Football history.

Senior defensive back, Stephen Fuqua, views himself as a starter on special teams and while other programs may not put as much emphasis on special teams play, Westlake is different. Hear Stephen talk about his evolving role and how he's able to help Westlake wherever the help is needed.

Tony Salazar joins the 3 and Out Podcast with his insight on the hard-fought road win over Ridge Point to open the 2023 season. Tune in and hear how the Chaps fought through the elements and the trust he has in his players.

Senior defensive lineman, Zach Martinez, kicks off our Chap of the Week Podcast with some insight on what it's like to be an Attack Team guy and how his constant positive attitude sets the tone for Friday night.

Westlake's head football coach, Tony Salazar, is back for another season of the 3 and Out Podcast. Tune in and hear Coach Salazar's thoughts on the season ahead, his senior leadership and his preview of the 2023 season opener with Ridge Point.

Westlake's head baseball coach, J.T. Blair, joins the Westlake Nation Podcast for our episode ahead of the 6A State Semifinal. The team's mantra is rooted in history and "Burn the Boats" is now synonymous with the 2023 Westlake Baseball team. Enjoy "Burn the Boats" with J.T. Blair.

Game one of the 2023 Area Baseball Championship featuring Brandeis and Westlake was a 12 inning marathon. In this Westlake Nation Podcast, hear the final at-bat as Westlake's Isaac Beeler was at the plate in the bottom of the 12th with the score tied at 4.

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.