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Basketball

Basketball: Girls show Grace under pressure in fast start

Monday, November 14, 2011 | Thomas Jones

In early-season contests, coaches often value learning experience over victories.

Signing Day: Nine Chaps make choices

Thursday, November 10, 2011 | Thomas Jones

Westlake’s athletic department had a busy fall signing day Nov. 9 with nine Chaps signing letters of intent to play collegiate sports.

Girls basketball: Seniors hope to lead Chaps back to playoffs

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 | Thomas Jones

Nine months after a disappointing season, the string of losses still stings for a proud Chap program.

Basketball: Durant drops in on area hoopsters

Monday, July 4, 2011 | Thomas Jones

Even amidst the smiles and celebrations at Kevin Durant’s hoops camp Saturday at Westlake High School, the business of basketball crept into the conversation.

Commentary: What happened to Westlake athletics this season? It’s a simple truth

Monday, June 6, 2011 | Thomas Jones | 3

As Westlake’s baseball players sat stunned in their dugout following a first-round playoff setback to Pflugerville last month, one of the players’ parents stood with his arms on his hips, looking quizzically at the field.

Picayune’s Picks: Boys Athlete of the Year

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Thomas Jones

COLLIN SHAW • Earned all-district football honors as a WR after team-high 43 catches for 765 yards. • Had historic year for baseball team with .487 batting average and regular-season record 45 RBIs.

Picayune’s picks: Girls Athlete of the Year

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Thomas Jones

SIERRA SIMS • Shot a 5-under-par 139 to lead Westlake girls golf team to 2011 Class 5A state championship. • Became the third Chap girl to win an individual gold medal at a state golf tournament.

Picayune’s Picks: Coach of the Year

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Thomas Jones

CHRIS CARTER • Led Westlake girls track and field team to District 15-5A championship with school-record 271 points. • Guided nine underclassmen to the regional meet.

Picayune’s Picks: Players of the year

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Thomas Jones

In his first year as a starting quarterback, junior Lewis Guilbeau set a new regular-season record with 2,472 yards of offense along with 26 total touchdowns.

Picayune’s Picks: Best of the rest

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | Thomas Jones

“Diva.” Why? Best ask that Austin High middle who took a spike in the face and a chilly sideways glance from Westlake volleyball player Hannah Baptiste.

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