Ten Track Athletes Move on to Regionals

Amy Simon, Sports Editor| April 22, 2022

Westwood Track

Xavier Ashford ’23 completes a successful handoff with Demani Stewart during the 4×100 relay.

On Thursday, April 21, the track team took 14 athletes to the area meet in hopes of attaining a regionals qualification. Ten athletes qualified over eight events and will compete at the regionals meet at the Heroes Stadium from Friday, April 29, to Saturday, April 30.

“My experience in track has been amazing,” Emarion Lopez ’23 said. “Being able to run and hang out with your friends has been the best thing about track. Also, the relay teams haven’t gone out of district since I’ve been at Westwood, and now that I’m able to run in the regionals is exciting.”

The following athletes will be moving on to the regionals meet:

Girls 800-Meter Run

First place: Priya Gangadharan ’23

Girls 1600-Meter Run

First place: Priya Gangadharan

Girls 200-Meter Dash

Third place: Violet Hewett ’25

Girls Triple Jump

Fourth place: Violet Hewett

Girls 4×100 Meter Relay

Fourth Place: Addy Sanderville ’24, Payten Ferree ’22, Violet Hewett, and Kenzie McElroy ’24

Boys 4×100 Meter Relay

Second place: Demani Stewart ’24, Zach Pryor ’22, Sean Lin ’22, and Xavier Ashford ’23

Boys 4×200 Meter Relay

Second place: Demani Stewart, Zach Pryor, Sean Lin, and Xavier Ashford

Boys 200-Meter Dash

Fourth place: Zach Pryor

Varsity Girls Basketball Stomped Out by Hutto Hippos

Evelyn Bell '27 prepares to charge for the ball against the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Dec. 13. The Warriors went on to dominate the rest of the game, turning a two point deficit much larger.

JV Girls Basketball Emerges Victorious Over Hutto Hippos

Going in for a dunk, Luke Carpenter ‘26 puts the team up another 2 points against Manor on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Warriors held a lead of 47-10 at the halftime mark, with a massive lead constantly throughout the game. “We had watched Manor play so we knew what to expect so we just wanted to come out and play hard regardless of the result,” Coach Rigney said.

Varsity Basketball Stampedes Manor Mustangs, Winning by More than Double

Guiding his team, Charlie King' 27 helps the offense get in formation. “I was directing the offense," and "Someone was having trouble getting into their position so I was trying to help them out so we could score a bucket.” King said.

JV Boys Basketball Secures Win Over Manor

Running toward the hoop, Miles Fustes '28 swerves his opponent. The Warriors kept up a good offense and defense throughout the game, allowing them to win 65-32.

Boys Freshman Orange Basketball Demolishes Manor by Double

Track, Field, & Cross-Country

Taking off swiftly, the varsity boys cross country team leaves the starting line ready for the 3-mile trek ahead. The Boys had a successful first and second meet and looked to continue with a third.

Cross Country Has Successful Early Season Meet at Pflugerville Invitational

Storming through the course, the Westwood cross country team competes in their first meet of the season at Vista Ridge. The Warriors looked to start off their season strong with a good performance all around.

Cross Country Opens Their Season With Vista Ridge Invitational

Priya Gangadharan ‘23, Will Murray ‘23, and Preston Sanderville ‘23 celebrate their signing, looking ahead to their futures.

Track Athletes Commit to Run at the Collegiate Level

Priya Gangadharan ‘23 races in the 800 meter at the Round Rock Event. Gangadharan took first place at the regional meet on Friday, April 29.

Five Athletes Compete at Regional Track Meet, One Advances to State

Violet Hewett '25 and Kenzie McElroy '24 pose after getting second and third place for long jump at the area meet.

Eight Track Athletes Compete at Area Meet

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