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Seniors Alyssa Popelka, Gabby Garcia, and Oni Boodoo pose together during signing.

Student-Athletes Sign NLIs on National Signing Day

April 26, 2019

Tuesday, April 16 marked National Signing Day for 2019 student-athlete graduates. Families and friends came to watch eleven Westwood athletes sign their binding contracts to their respective schools,...

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY! Congratulations to Maddi Kriz (Stanford University) and Ingrid Stading (University of Dallas) on officially committing to take their talents to the collegiate level, we are so proud of you! @coach_awood @WWarriorNation.

Senior Volleyball Girls Commit to Colleges on National Signing Day

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor November 15, 2018

National Signing Day on Nov. 14, celebrates student athletes committing to bring their talents to NCAA Division sports. The Warrior volleyball team had two girls signing National Letters of Intent...

Varsity Volleyball Ends Senior Night On A High, Looks to Playoffs

Varsity Volleyball Ends Senior Night On A High, Looks to Playoffs

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor October 24, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the varsity volleyball team crushed the Vista Ridge Raiders 3-2 in a match that qualified the team for playoffs. The game was also Senior Night, and began with each senior player...

Caroline Suter 19, Audrey Quesnel 20, and Kenzie Beckham 21 attempt to defend the Vipers serve.

Varsity Volleyball Falls To Vandegrift 3-0 on Parent Night, Homecoming Game

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor October 21, 2018

On Friday, Sept. 20 the varsity volleyball team entered their home court for their Homecoming game to battle the Vandegrift Vipers, who are ranked first in the district, in a three set showdown that...

Audrey Quesnel ‘20 and Maggie Stout ‘19 block the ball from going over the net.

Varsity Volleyball Narrowly Defeats Round Rock 3-2

Mary Miller, Executive Editor August 29, 2018

In one of the most anticipated games of the year, the varsity volleyball team defeated their rivals, the Round Rock Dragons, 3-2 on Aug. 28. “We really had to come into tonight with the right...

Maddi Kriz 19, Emily Low 18, and Cassie Jackson 18, jump together to block the other teams hit.

Varsity Volleyball Takes Trojans 3-0 in First Playoff Game

Kate Connors, Social Media Director October 31, 2017

Westwood spirit filled the Field House on Monday, Oct. 30 as the varsity volleyball team (28-16) took on the Anderson Trojans (16-22) in the bi-district playoff game. The stands were full with members...

Maggie Stout 19 dives to save the ball and pass it to a teammate.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Round Rock Dragons 3-1

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter October 23, 2017

The Lady Warriors fought the Round Rock Dragons in a game that ended in the opponent's favor with a score of 3-1 on Friday, Oct. 20 at Round Rock High School. Overall, it was a great game on both parts,...

Maggie Stout 19 and Lauren Gregorczyk 18 say a few words for the parents on parent night.

Varsity Volleyball Beats Pflugerville in a 3-0 Landslide

Alex Reece, Reporter October 5, 2017

The Varsity volleyball team came into the game against the Pflugerville Panthers ready for action. After some kind words towards their attending parents for Parent Appreciation night, the Lady Warriors...

The team gathers before the game to prepare for their game against Hendrickson.

Varsity Volleyball Slips Past the Hawks 3-2

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor September 30, 2017

Going into the game with a 5-1 district lead, the Lady Warriors varsity volleyball team added another win to their list on Friday, Sept. 29 against the Hendrickson Hawks. In five sets, the Warriors...

Varsity girls celebrate Maddi Kriz 19 after she scores a hard earned point.

Varsity Volleyball Narrowly Beats Round Rock 3-2

Catherine Wiesehuegel, Reporter September 28, 2017

The varsity volleyball team faced off against the Round Rock Dragons in a heated battle on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the field house. The game was close in all sets, but Westwood was able to pull ahead...

Maggie Stout 19 prepares to hit the ball.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Chaps 1-3

Julia Kurtz, Photographer September 2, 2017

The Lady Warrior varsity volleyball team put up a strong front against the Westlake Chaparrals on Friday, Sept 1. Ending the night with a final score of 1-3, the Warriors worked their vigorous offense...

Audrey Quesnel 20 and Maggie Stout 19 attempt to block the incoming ball.

Varsity Volleyball Dominates Hyde Park

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter August 31, 2017

The Lady Warrior varsity volleyball team brought a victorious 3-0 win against rival Hyde Park High School in their first home game of the season Tuesday, Aug 29. Currently, the team is 18-11 in district...

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