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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Ishika Samant

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor

I am a junior on Westwood Student Press. In the organization I found that I spend my time mostly taking sports photos. Outside the press organization I volunteer and foster puppies from the Austin Animal Center.

All content by Ishika Samant

Heather Hay talks about Safe in Austin

April 28, 2021
With the defensive line chasing them, Nate Anderson '21 zooms towards the touchdown line. The play occurred right after the third quarter where the Warriors were able to snatch a significant lead on the Mavs.

Varsity Football Snaps Losing Streak, Notches 42-28 Homecoming Win Over McNeil

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
November 27, 2020
While a defensive player clings on to his back, Nate Anderson '21 runs towards the end zone. The play resulted in Warrior first touchdown making the score 7-0.

Varsity Football Takes Down Stony Point in District Opener 42-15

Daphne Longenbach, Heritage Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2020
Quarterback RJ Martinez '21 makes a run for the endzone. Although he was unable to make in to the end zone on first down, the team was able to get a touchdown the second time around.

Varsity Football Starts Season Strong with 37-8 Thumping of Southwest

Sourav Dhar and Arushi Sharma
September 27, 2020
Looking at her phone, a protestor writes a quote with chalk on the streets of downtown Austin. While writing she shared stories of the protests the occurred the previous day with the people around her.

What Do People Think of The Austin BLM Protests?

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief
June 4, 2020
Christian Robinson '20 catches a rebound. The Warriors had great defense and crashed the boards after halftime with a 10-0 run.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Slays Cypress Lakes Spartans 47-43 in Intense Playoff Showdown

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor
February 27, 2020
Brandon Parks '20 jumps to pass the ball to a teammate over the blocking defender. The play ended in a foul on Westwood giving Parks two free throws.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Shreds Stony Point Tigers 57-45

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief
February 16, 2020
Guard Mahogany Wright '23 blocks an enemy Lion from passing the ball to her teammates. Wright is the only freshman that made the varsity team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Declaws Leander Lions 66-32 In Final Game of Season

February 13, 2020
Louis Niemerg '21, his host mother, and the team stand for a moment of silence to honor his brother who passed away the day before the game. During the game, Niemerg scored one goal and honored the life of his brother.

On Emotional Night, Varsity Boys’ Soccer Beats Leander 5-0

Jared Hyman, Photographer/Videographer
February 6, 2020
Running, Cesar Frias '20 passes the ball to a teammate. Frias was an aggressive player and had a good overall game offensively and defensively.

Varsity Boys' Soccer Earns 4-1 Victory in Clash With Cedar Ridge

February 13, 2020
Santi Campos '20 scans the court to find a teammate to pass too. During the last play of the game, Campos brought the team to a victory with a last second layup.

GALLERY: Varsity Boys’ Basketball Beats Round Rock on Buzzer Beater 44-42

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor
February 3, 2020
Ben Forshay '20 attempts to kick the ball in field. Forshay stopped two big attempted goals for the offensive team allowing the warriors to keep their dominant 3-0 lead.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Blitzes Vista Ridge in 3-0 Win

Jared Hyman, Photographer/Videographer
January 20, 2020
Weaving past the defenders, Brandon Parks '20 dribbles the ball towards the basket. Parks was able to make a successful assist giving the team a 3-pointer.

Varsity Boys' Basketball Wins a Nail-Biter vs. Cedar Ridge 36-35

January 19, 2020
Brandon Parks '20 shoots a free throw after a foul. Parks scores both the free throws and adds 2 points onto the Warriors' already dominant lead.

Varsity Boys' Basketball Dominates Vista Ridge 66-53

December 15, 2019
Emma Zion '21 attempts the grab the ball from the opposing defensive team. Zion plays the center position.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls to Hendrickson 53-52

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor
December 12, 2019
Peyton Halley '21 throws the ball above the defensive player. Halley, a junior, plays the position of a guard on the team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Overcomes Shoemaker 60-50

Camille Marshall and Alana True
November 20, 2019
Back to the game, Nate Anderson '21 jumps over players. Anderson have achieve a 10-yard run bringing the warriors closer to another touchdown.

Varsity Football Dominates Leander for a 49-20 Victory on Homecoming

Vikram Joshi and Ishika Samant
October 26, 2019
Jace Lyne '20 celebrates with RJ Martinez '21 after a touchdown. After the building anticipation, Martinez completed a pass to Lyne which resulted in the first touchdown for the Warriors and brought the score to 10-14.

Varsity Football Falls in District Showdown vs. Vandegrift 42-17

Sourav Dhar and Ishika Samant
October 20, 2019
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