Westlake hires Jesse Craven as new football coach

Westlake High announced Jesse Craven as its new football coach Friday afternoon. Craven has created a buzz for himself after leading Burbank/Burroughs to its first Pacific League title since 2015, aiding the Bears to a 9-1 record before falling to Agoura High in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 7 playoffs. “Westlake is excited for the opportunity that is in front of our football program, through his new leadership role. We look forward to seeing the immediate steps taken in the offseason and the positive results that will follow next fall,” the school’s press release read. Craven,…