Westlake Routs Cypress Falls to Advance to Class 6A DII Championship Game

Westlake dominates on both ends of the court to defeat Cypress Falls 59-27 and reach the state title game.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:03am

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Westlake defeated Cypress Falls 59-27 in a Class 6A Division II state semifinal game on Tuesday. Westlake's Mack Martin scored 13 straight points to start the second half, hitting four 3-pointers, as the Chaps pulled away. Westlake's defense was stifling, using a 1-2-2 full-court press and aggressive man-to-man defense to frustrate Cypress Falls from start to finish.

Why it matters

Westlake's dominant performance sets them up to play for the Class 6A Division II state championship. The Chaps have only given up more than 50 points once in the playoffs, showcasing their defensive prowess. This will be Westlake's second state title game appearance in the last five seasons.

The details

Westlake jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, winning the rebounding battle and shooting well. Mack Martin led the way with 23 points, including six 3-pointers. Sophomore guard Hayes Goldman also contributed 10 points off the bench. Westlake's defense, led by guards Bo Ogden, Blake Cannatti, and Powell Frickenschmidt, was the key to the victory, using a full-court press and aggressive man-to-man to frustrate Cypress Falls.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Mack Martin

A Westlake player who scored a game-high 23 points, including six 3-pointers.

Bo Ogden

A Westlake guard who will play at Texas next year.

Hayes Goldman

A Westlake sophomore guard who contributed 10 points off the bench.

Blake Cannatti

A Westlake guard who made several defensive plays that don't show up on the stat sheet.

Powell Frickenschmidt

A Westlake guard who made several defensive plays that don't show up on the stat sheet.

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What they’re saying

“I'm ready for these moments. I've put hours and hours of work in, so it's just paying off.”

— Mack Martin

“This was our best game of the season by far. We guarded so well and had so much energy. … We were a tough team to beat tonight.”

— Bo Ogden, Westlake guard

“I'm just trying to help the team. It means everything (to contribute), so I'm gonna put it all out there and give it all I can.”

— Hayes Goldman, Westlake sophomore guard

What’s next

Westlake will play in the Class 6A Division II state championship game on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

Westlake's dominant defensive performance and balanced scoring attack propelled them to an impressive victory and a spot in the state title game. The Chaps have proven they can win in a variety of ways, making them a formidable opponent for the championship.