One of Westlake’s most obstinate opponents prevented the Chaps from clinching the District 25-5A title Wednesday at House Park.

For the second time this season, Austin High defeated the Chaps (14-6-2 overall) in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation. Those setbacks, the only blemishes on the Chaps’ 11-2 district record, knocked Westlake into a tie for first place with Bowie entering the final game of the 25-5A slate.

If Westlake defeats last-place Akins tomorrow at Chaparral Stadium, the Chaps will ensure at least a share of the district title as well as the top playoff seed in 25-5A. Westlake has defeated Bowie twice this season, thus earning the tiebreaker between the two rivals.

The Bulldogs close the regular season against Anderson.

Austin High and Bastrop have also clinched spots in the postseason.

An Austin High goal in the 73rd minute forged the tie, and it negated the Chaps’ dominance of possession.

“We dominated and probably generated the best and most opportunities to score we have had all year,” Westlake coach Rennie Rebe said. ”We just couldn’t find the back of the net.”

Because of Austin High’s long-ball attack, Rebe altered the formations to account for the kick-and-run style.

“We maintained our composure, but it is always difficult to beat a team that plays hard and counts on playing balls over the top as a tactical style,” she said.

Caroline Furst scored for the Chaps in the first half