AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- The Westlake Chaparrals cruised to another playoff victory Friday afternoon at Burger Stadium in southwest Austin, defeating Buda Johnson 52-14 - and setting up another Battle of the Lakes with rival Lake Travis for a trip to a state semifinal.
The Chaps cruised to a 38-7 halftime lead, including two scores from defensive-turned-offensive back Brandon Clark, who scored two touchdowns on the ground from 51 and 13 yards - the first offensive touchdowns of his career.
"Kids bought into the plan starting on Monday... didn't let the fact that obviously it was Thanksgiving week and everybody else was off but us, we took it as a challenge and a responsibility... hats off to our guys, they executed a great game plan today," Chaps head coach Tony Salazar said postgame.
Johnson's two touchdowns both came on explosive plays - a 60-yard run from running back Kael Hatnot in the first half, and a 62-yard score from quarterback Zach Isaak in the second.
Lake Travis took care of its own business Friday afternoon in Seguin, defeating San Antonio East Central by a score of 52-7.
Both teams will now face off for the Region IV final at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Parmer Lane. Kickoff is set for Friday night, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.
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