Westlake players celebrate a touchdown by running back C.J. Jones (43) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake players celebrate a touchdown by running back C.J. Jones (43) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

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Rain and lightning delays impacted the first Friday night of the 2026 Central Texas high school football season, but not enough to prevent some highly anticipated games from being played.

Westlake rallied past Inglewood, Calif. late for a 33-26 state vs. state win, Weiss blew past Round Rock in a matchup of two of the American-Statesman’s top 10 area preseason teams, Vandegrift survived a three-hour delay to win in San Antonio in overtime and five Austin-area teams posted shutout victories — including the Legacy Ranch Wranglers, Central Texas’ newest school.

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Trae Collins on a run for Weiss. Weiss won a non-district football game 42-28 at Round Rock on August 28th, 2026.

Trae Collins on a run for Weiss. Weiss won a non-district football game 42-28 at Round Rock on August 28th, 2026.

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Central Texas Week 1 scoreboard

Legacy Ranch head coach Tim Knicky, center, celebrates with Wranglers player Jamahri Gardner during the 59-0 win over Manor New Tech on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Wrangler Stadium. It was the very first varsity game in school history for Legacy Ranch.

Legacy Ranch head coach Tim Knicky, center, celebrates with Wranglers player Jamahri Gardner during the 59-0 win over Manor New Tech on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Wrangler Stadium. It was the very first varsity game in school history for Legacy Ranch.

Paul Knight/Special to American-StatesmanLegacy Ranch quarterback Will Cunningham is tackled by a host of Manor New Tech defenders during their game on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Wrangler Stadium in Liberty Hill, Texas. Legacy Ranch won 59-0 in its first-ever varsity football game.

Legacy Ranch quarterback Will Cunningham is tackled by a host of Manor New Tech defenders during their game on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Wrangler Stadium in Liberty Hill, Texas. Legacy Ranch won 59-0 in its first-ever varsity football game.

Paul Knight/Special to American-StatesmanMembers of the Legacy Ranch High School band watch from the stands during the Wranglers' 59-0 win over Manor New Tech on August 28, 2026 at Wrangler Stadium. It was the first varsity game for Legacy Ranch, Central Texas' newest high school.

Members of the Legacy Ranch High School band watch from the stands during the Wranglers’ 59-0 win over Manor New Tech on August 28, 2026 at Wrangler Stadium. It was the first varsity game for Legacy Ranch, Central Texas’ newest high school.

Paul Knight/Special to American-StatesmanJohnson defensive back Omar Picott (8) watches a pass during the game against Anderson at Hays High School on Thursday, August. 27, 2026 in Kyle, Texas.

Johnson defensive back Omar Picott (8) watches a pass during the game against Anderson at Hays High School on Thursday, August. 27, 2026 in Kyle, Texas.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive back Freddie Tester (36) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive back Freddie Tester (36) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive back Mateus Teixeira (29) and linebacker Tate Lung (40) celebrate a defensive stop during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive back Mateus Teixeira (29) and linebacker Tate Lung (40) celebrate a defensive stop during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) evades a tackle by Inglewood's Jamir Belote (20) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) evades a tackle by Inglewood’s Jamir Belote (20) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake head coach Tony Salazar walks the field ahead of the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake head coach Tony Salazar walks the field ahead of the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanFrom left, Westlake players Holden Helms, Jackson Cook, and Rhett Jenkins take the field for the coin toss ahead of the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

From left, Westlake players Holden Helms, Jackson Cook, and Rhett Jenkins take the field for the coin toss ahead of the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake receiver Nash Chapman (14) jumps for a touchdown catch during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake receiver Nash Chapman (14) jumps for a touchdown catch during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) celebrates a touchdown by receiver Nash Chapman (14) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) celebrates a touchdown by receiver Nash Chapman (14) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood receiver Marlon Watson (8) hurdles Westlake defensive back Trent Reeves (31) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood receiver Marlon Watson (8) hurdles Westlake defensive back Trent Reeves (31) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood receiver Andre Williams (10) is tackled suring the game against Westlake at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood receiver Andre Williams (10) is tackled suring the game against Westlake at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood linebacker Jordan Williams (18) breaks up a pass intended for Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood linebacker Jordan Williams (18) breaks up a pass intended for Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood linebacker Jordan Williams (18) breaks up a pass intended for Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood linebacker Jordan Williams (18) breaks up a pass intended for Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood running back Semaj Welch (4) dives for a touchdown during the game against Westlake at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood running back Semaj Welch (4) dives for a touchdown during the game against Westlake at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) prepares to snap the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) prepares to snap the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood quarterback Lincoln Jahn (1) is sacked by Westlake defensive end Colton Fromberg (0) and defensive lineman Heaton Dixon (91) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood quarterback Lincoln Jahn (1) is sacked by Westlake defensive end Colton Fromberg (0) and defensive lineman Heaton Dixon (91) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood running back Semaj Welch (4) is tackled by Westlake defensive back Rhett Henry (21) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood running back Semaj Welch (4) is tackled by Westlake defensive back Rhett Henry (21) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive end Colton Fromberg (0) and defensive lineman Heaton Dixon (91) celebrate a sack during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive end Colton Fromberg (0) and defensive lineman Heaton Dixon (91) celebrate a sack during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) returns a blocked extra point for a score during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) returns a blocked extra point for a score during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) returns a blocked extra point for a score during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) returns a blocked extra point for a score during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake quarterback Gain Galbreath (13) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake quarterback Gain Galbreath (13) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive back Freddie Tester (36) celebrates a blocked extra point returned for a score by defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive back Freddie Tester (36) celebrates a blocked extra point returned for a score by defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) throws a pass during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) throws a pass during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive back Rhett Henry (21) celebrates a blocked extra point returned for a score by defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive back Rhett Henry (21) celebrates a blocked extra point returned for a score by defensive back Hank Fredenburg (9) during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake receiver Braden Riddell (7) catches a pass during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake receiver Braden Riddell (7) catches a pass during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake linebacker Keenan Gotcher (37) misses a tackle on Inglewood receiver Allen Wilson (5) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake linebacker Keenan Gotcher (37) misses a tackle on Inglewood receiver Allen Wilson (5) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake quarterback Patton Jones (3) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) catches a pass during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) catches a pass during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) is tackled during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake receiver Rhett Jenkins (1) is tackled during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanInglewood quarterback Lincoln Jahn (1) is sacked during the game against Westlake at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Inglewood quarterback Lincoln Jahn (1) is sacked during the game against Westlake at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake players celebrate as time expires in the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake players celebrate as time expires in the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake linebacker Tate Lung (40) celebrates after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake linebacker Tate Lung (40) celebrates after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake players and head coach Tony Salazar celebrate after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake players and head coach Tony Salazar celebrate after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake offensive Lineman Jackson Cook (74) celebrates after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake offensive Lineman Jackson Cook (74) celebrates after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake defensive back Freddie Tester (36) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake defensive back Freddie Tester (36) celebrates a defensive stop during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake running back C.J. Jones (43) runs the ball during the game against Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanWestlake linebacker Tate Lung (40) celebrates after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

Westlake linebacker Tate Lung (40) celebrates after beating Inglewood at Westlake High School on Friday, August. 28, 2026 in Austin.

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Thursday’s games

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Liberty Hill 34, Killeen 30

Lake Belton 58, Vista Ridge 27

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Cedar Ridge 21, East View 6

Geronimo Navarro 27, McCallum 14

Friday’s games

Westlake 33, Ingleside, Calif. 26

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Cedar Park 40, A&M Consolidated 35

Harker Heights 53, Hutto 50

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Vandegrift 28, S.A. Brennan 21 (OT)

S.A. Taft 27, Del Valle 21

Austin High at S.A. Wagner (canceled)

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Montgomery Lake Creek 52, Bastrop 34

Pflugerville 25, Leander 21

Belton 39, Hendrickson 17

Legacy Ranch 59, Manor New Tech 0

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Cedar Creek 27, Travis 24

Lampasas 21, Gatesville 0

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Rosebud-Lott 63, Florence 6

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Lockhart 35, Marble Falls 21

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Smithville 48, Austin Achieve 0

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Canyon Lake at Wimberley (canceled)

Saturday’s games

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Private schools

Regents 45, Brazos Christian 14

St. Michael’s 21, Covenant Christian 20

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TMI-Episcopal 53, St. Dominic Savio 6