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Week 4 Impact Players: Austin Westlake vs. Cibolo Steele

Week 4 Impact Players: Austin Westlake vs. Cibolo Steele
Cole Dobbins
Cole Dobbins September 19, 2025 @ 02:37 PM
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Thompson Bennett
Thompson Bennett 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB | 2026
TX
Maddox Flynt
Maddox Flynt 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL | 2026
TX
Julian Hugo
Julian Hugo 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL | 2026
TX
Eli Johnson
Eli Johnson 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB | 2027
TX
Rees Wise
Rees Wise 6'2" | 220 lbs | QB | 2026
TX
Jonathan Hatton Jr
Jonathan Hatton Jr 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB | 2026
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the temperature is finally starting to cool off a bit across Central Texas, high school football is only heating up as the mid-season stretch approaches. This week a pre-district finale between two powerhouse programs highlights the regional schedule as the Westlake Chaparrals play host to the Steele Knights tomorrow night. With star-studded rosters across the field, let's check out three high-impact players from both squads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Westlake</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212438"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc84e0e7047"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a shaky start to the season, Wise is coming off of two very solid starts and is looking to remind everyone why he's poised to man the helm for Ole Miss after this season. Rees throws a great deep ball with anticipation and velocity both down the sideline and over the middle of the field. While he excels at standing in the pocket and delivering accurate strikes in the face of pressure, Wise also flashes the ability to extend plays with his legs. The Chaps' senior leader will look to carry them to a big-time win tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/rees_wise/status/1964804970064314501","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/rees_wise/status/1964804970064314501 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1653064"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc84e0e70a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flynt is a versatile game-wrecker that lines up anywhere from over the ball to three-tech, and he lives in the backfield. He showcases an excellent get off and the body-balance control to finish sacks and TFLs. Maddox is intentional with his hands and utilizes his effective short-area quickness to consistently win his matchups at the line of scrimmage. Expect Flynt to make a handful of key plays tonight as he continues to dominate and prepares to take his talents to TCU following his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18858152/68b796326259798415bafe92' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cdb01235946"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1653988"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc84e0e70f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another senior captain for the Chaps, Bennett is a high-motor, run-stopping safety that flies around the field with intentionality. Already piling up 23 tackles in 3 games so far this season, Thompson gets downhill quickly and thrives at collecting himself to finish tackles. He displays great instincts in both the running and passing game. His footwork is polished, and his loose hips allow him to recover. Bennett will be an extremely important piece in a potential Chaps W. He holds offers from schools such as Navy, Yale, and New Mexico.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/T_B_Bennett/status/1968493496752361815","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/T_B_Bennett/status/1968493496752361815 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Steele</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212433"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc84e0e713b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hatton is one of the best running backs in the entire country and has been electric to start the 2025 season, totaling over 460 yards and 7 TDs in 3 games. The Knights' dynamic threat possesses an extremely rare combination of size and speed. He runs behind his pads with great vision and cutback ability. Jonathan is nearly impossible to get down, breaking tackles and utilizing elite footwork. The future Aggie should be in store for another big one tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/R_Brauninger/status/1961646773945983231","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/R_Brauninger/status/1961646773945983231 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1140466"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc84e0e7183"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most physically dominant defensive ends in the state, Hugo has already produced a sack, a TFL, and even a field goal block this season. Julian plays with heavy hands and explodes out of his hips to wreak havoc at the point of attack. He possesses great bend to set the edge, and finish plays in the backfield as well. Hugo may be in store for a massive break out game tonight, don't be surprised if he contributes multiple sacks in a Steele victory. The Knights' star DE is committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BDammone/status/1966848158862110814","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BDammone/status/1966848158862110814 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946458"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc84e0e71cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is one of the most intriguing junior safeties in the nation, boasting an incredible frame and tremendous athleticism. He excels at playing both the run and the pass, using his length and 4.4 speed to break up plays before they start. He's a tackle machine and possesses the instincts and ball skills to disrupt pass attempts. He will be tasked with manning down the deep part of the field tonight. Johnson holds many offers from schools such as Oregon, Oklahoma, and Texas A&amp;M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16359778/68b78bffdb30fb43c1ae95d6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cdb01235a4e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

While the temperature is finally starting to cool off a bit across Central Texas, high school football is only heating up as the mid-season stretch approaches. This week a pre-district finale between two powerhouse programs highlights the regional schedule as the Westlake Chaparrals play host to the Steele Knights tomorrow night. With star-studded rosters across the field, let's check out three high-impact players from both squads.

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Week 4 Impact Players: Austin Westlake vs. Cibolo Steele
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Thompson Bennett

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Week 4 Impact Players: Austin Westlake vs. Cibolo Steele
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