Patton Jones prepares for debut season as Westlake quarterback

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Patton Jones prepares for debut season as Westlake quarterback

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Patton Jones is set to lead the Westlake Chaparrals into their season opener against Inglewood, California, on Friday. This marks Jones's first year as starting quarterback after winning the job in a competitive spring battle. He acknowledges the expectations at Westlake, where deep playoff runs are the norm. Jones aims to build team cohesion after a 7-4 finish last season and expresses confidence in his skills and the number of talented teammates at his disposal. The team hopes to leverage a renewed team mentality for greater success this year.

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•Westlake opens the season against Inglewood on August 28.
•Jones edged out two competitors to secure the starting role.
•Last season, Westlake finished with a 7-4 record and lost in the first playoff round.
•Jones aims to improve explosiveness and speed by joining the track team.
•Jones has been a part of the Westlake program since Pop Warner.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'It means everything': New Westlake QB Patton Jones welcomes Chaps' expectations, pressure

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Once, young Patton Jones was asking Westlake quarterbacks for autographs. Now as the new quarterback, he says he's ready to lead the Chaps back to the playoffs.
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Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
'It means everything': New Westlake QB Patton Jones welcomes Chaps' expectations, pressure
Once, young Patton Jones was asking Westlake quarterbacks for autographs. Now as the new quarterback, he says he's ready to lead the Chaps back to the playoffs.

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