Austin Westlake cemented its status in the upper echelon of Texas high school football in 2020, winning its second consecutive state title.
The Chaparrals posted a flawless 14-0 record during the season, including a 56-0 road win over San Marcos. The team lost 54 graduates but returns 20 lettermen, including eight starters — six on offense and two on defense — and should have the talent to contend for a three-peat at state in what will be head coach Todd Dodge’s final season. Thomas Jones of the Austin American-Statesman reported on Thursday that Dodge will retire from coaching at the end of the year.
Westlake’s offense was virtually unstoppable last season, averaging 52.6 points per game. The unit is led by senior quarterback Cade Klubnik, a five-star Clemson commit who was named the No. 1 signal-caller in the nation by Sports Illustrated and District 26-6A Preseason Offensive MVP by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football (DCTF). Klubnik threw for 3,495 yards and 35 touchdowns as junior and will see some of his top target from a year ago in four-star junior tight end Jaden Greathouse, who caught 69 passes for 1,145 yards and 13 touchdowns.
