SHOUT OUT!!

We would like to thank the following donors who have fed our team their pre-game meals these past few weeks.  

CHICK FIL-A (American Fork)
COSTA VIDA (American Fork)
TEXAS ROADHOUSE (American Fork)

PREGAME MEAL

For Friday's game against Mountain View

We need oranges and bananas to supplement the meal on Friday.  If you are able to donate these items please contact Lesley Daley at lesd13@yahoo.com as soon as possible. 

Thank you to the parents who have been so generous these past few weeks... the team appreciates it very much!

GO THUNDER!!

The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.
Vince Lombardi

WHO HAS THE BEST SUPPORTERS??

Poll

Fall 2011 Battle for the Valley: Which Utah Valley high school has the best supporters? (One vote per person per day)

VOTE FOR WESTLAKE  AT THE DAILY HERALD!!

http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/

High School Football Around the State

High School Football Round Up

From the Deseret News: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700174072/High-school-football-roundup.html

We Love Our Westlake Football Team

All Out, All Game, All Season
A team above all.  Above all a team.
Talk with your pads, play with your heart
Hustle, hit and never quit
Hustle and heart set you apart!

JOIN US FRIDAY NIGHT!

WESTLAKE THUNDER vs TIMPVIEW THUNDERBIRDS

Join the Westlake Thunder as they take on the Timpview Thunderbirds at Timpview High School.  The game begins at 7:00 pm.  Both teams are coming off of loses last weekend so they're both eager to take this one.  It will be a great game!!

INSPIRATION FOR THIS WEEK'S GAME

You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four.
Dan Birdwell

NEW PRACTICE SCHEDULE

NEW PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Beginning Monday, August 22nd practice will be held everyday at 4:00 pm and Saturdays at 8:00 am unless otherwise instructed by Coach Walker.  MANDATORY STUDY HALL schedule will be announced later in the week. 

FRESHMEN BEAT SPRINGVILLE

GO THUNDER!!

Congratulations to Coach Jerry Willis and his freshmen team... they beat Springville 27 to 8.  Great job guys!!!  Let's do it again....

FRIDAY NIGHT'S GAME

WESTLAKE 13 - COTTONWOOD 36

Coach Walker, despite the disappointing loss, aired on the side of optimism.

"I told my guys this is probably the worst game we play all season," he said. "We probably weren’t mentally prepared for this game, and we’ve got to fix some things, sure. But we’ll get better." sltrib.com

and YOU will!!  GO THUNDER!!

Other news articles:
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=16893153&nid=504

VIP PARKING/ RESERVED SEATS

VIP Parking Passes/ Reserved Seats will be on sale at the finance office during regular business hours or pregame at the gate from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.  Purchases at the finance office may be made with a credit or debit card.  Cash or checks only at the gate. 

Also, for those of you who have already made your purchase and have not picked up your passes you may do so at the finance office or gate during the designated times. 


Thank you for supporting Westlake Football... see you all at the game!

OPENING GAME TONIGHT!!

FOOTBALL IS FINALLY HERE!!!

Come out and cheer for our Westlake Thunder Football team against Cottonwood.  It WILL be a great game... the boys have practiced, prepared and now its time.  Good luck to Coach Walker and his team!!!  7pm @ WHS...

GO THUNDER!  YOU ROCK!!

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

FOOTBALL PREVIEW FROM THE DAILY HERALD

Westlake Focuses on Finishing....

http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/football/special/article_5676824e-c876-11e0-9b2d-001cc4c03286.html

SENIOR PLAYERS

SENIOR PLAYERS BEING AUCTIONED OFF

The Senior Players of Westlake Varsity Team will be auctioned off for "dates" tonight at the Auction Dinner. 

Dinner will be held 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Auction held 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join us for a great night of fun...

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!

“Some people think football is a matter of life and death.  I assure you, it's much more serious than that.”
GO THUNDER!!!!

DON'T STAND IN THOSE LONG LINES!

HOME GAME SEASON PASS -

VIP PARKING/RESERVED SEATS FOR VARSITY FOOTBALL GAMES

Will be on sale at the Auction Dinner

Thursday, Aug. 18th 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Packages include 1 VIP parking stall and 2 Reserved Seats for $125.00 for all regular season home games.  Additional reserved seats (up to 3 extra seats) may be purchased for $50.00 each.  Note: Post Season games are not included in this package but you may purchase a post season package when it becomes available. 

VIP parking lot is located behind the home bleachers.  Entrance for the VIP lot will be from the back entrance located on the southwest side of the school near the seminary building.  Reserved Seats are assigned and will be located on the 40 yd. line on both the north and south of the student section (50 yd. line).  Only those purchasing a package will be eligible to purchase additional seats for the season.  Game Day Passes will be available for $12.50/per game open to all others.

You will not only have the leisure of coming and going without having to worry about where you are going to sit but you will have the pleasure of sitting in your own stadium seat with comfort.  How's that for class??

Tailgating is permissible but all equipment and personal property must be secured and stowed during the game.  Come on down to the Blue and White game and purchase your package in time for the Cottonwood game.  GO THUNDER!!

DON'T HESITATE!!  We have had requests for this VIP package for 2 years now and this is the SEASON!!

PIZZA CARDS

COLLECTING PIZZA MONEY

We will collecting pizza money after evening practice tomorrow and Wednesday.  Be sure to bring it with you on one of those days.  NO EXCUSES!! 

SERVERS NEEDED

SERVERS NEEDED FOR AUCTION DINNER

We have been asked to help with food service at the Auction Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 18th.  We need 10 parents or players willing to help.  Please contact the Booster Club at westlakefootballboosters@gmail.com. 

LONE HOLD OVER

Westlake favored to be on top according to Region 7 coaches' poll. 

Here is the news article from Deseret News...

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700169431/High-school-football-Lone-holdover-Westlake-is-Region-7-favorite.html

GO THUNDER!!!

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.

Joe Paterno

PRACTICES (FULL PADS)

Practice will be begin Monday, August 8th - August 17th in Full Pads

M-W-F - Morning Practice: 6 am to 8 am
                Evening Practice:  6 pm to 8:30 pm

T-TH -     Morning Practice: 6 am to 8 am

SAT -       Practices will be determine by Coach Walker

NOTE TO PARENTS:
There may be Saturday practice called at the Coach's discretion.
Sometimes practice may run over the scheduled time. 

THE SEASON IS HERE!!

Here is a recent preseason article on Westlake from the Deseret News.

Westlake
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700168811/High-school-football-Westlake-Thunder-2011-preview.html


Articles on other schools in our new Region 7

Skyline
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700168539/High-school-football-Skyline-Eagles-2011-preview.html?pg=1

Olympus
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700168250/High-school-football-Olympus-Titans-2011-preview.html

Murray
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700168003/High-school-football-Murray-Spartans-2011-preview.html

Hillcrest
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700167746/High-school-football-Hillcrest-Huskies-2011-preview.html


A reminder to our fans and supporters:  Please use restraint and common sense when posting comments on the blogs.  LET'S SHOW OUR THUNDER PRIDE WITH CLASS!!

UNDER ARMOUR GEAR

Here is the web link for anyone interested in getting more UA gear.  The team gets a discount on this site so now is the time to make your purchases.  Site will be active until Wednesday, Aug. 3rd. https://westlakefootball2.itemorder.com/shop

PARENTS: There are also T-shirts and jackets that you can purchase for yourselves. 

IT STARTS WITH ME!

“Champions do not become champions when they win games, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character”.