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Trumpet players surround the sleigh prop as they perform their feature in the show. They watch intently at the drum majors to maintain the pulse.

Band Makes History at Bands of America Austin

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator October 2, 2019

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band attended their first annual competition, Bands of America (BOA) Austin, on Sept. 28. Their show is entitled Believe, which depicts a winter theme and explores the...

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Splash and Dash Raises Money for Project Graduation

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor September 29, 2019

The 2020 Project Graduation committee held its first fundraiser of the year this Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Anderson Mill Pool. The swim-run event -- dubbed "Splash and Dash" -- raised funds for the annual...

Outside hitter Peyton Ferree 22 and middle blockers Mckayla Ross 22 and Madeline Shrull 21 congratulate their opponents for a good game. The Warriors were behind five points, and in a last ditch effort, managed to catch up and finish the third set with a win.

Varsity Volleyball Slays Dragons 3-0

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 28, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played their rivals, the Round Rock Dragons, on Friday, Sept. 27, and won 3-0. The Warriors breezed through the first two sets and put everyone on the edge of their seats...

Julian DeBerry 21 attempts to catch a pass by quarterback RJ Martinez 21. The incomplete pass resulted in a fourth down which gave the Dragons possession of the ball.

Varsity Football Suffers 67-21 Thumping to Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 28, 2019

For the second straight week, the varsity football team traveled to Dragon Stadium, hoping for a victory this time around as they took on their rivals, the Round Rock Dragons, in the Battle for the...

Mr. Chalk and his class participate in a review game before their test. In the game, students had to hit their foreheads with pool noodles in order to answer a question.

Mr. Chalk’s Students Recreate ‘1984’ Style Interrogation

Joanne Liu, Yearbooker September 27, 2019

As a fun and unique way to review for a test, Mr. Chalk’s AP TAG English class interrogated each other on their knowledge of the book 1984 by George Orwell. The review activity, called “Room 101”,...

Anticipating a serve from his opponent, Daniel Antov readies himself to return a serve from the backhand side. He would go on to win his match 8-4. I played singles and had a challenging opponent, but I managed to pull through, Antov said.

Varsity Tennis Conquers Bowie 10-4

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2019

The varsity tennis team went up against the Bowie Bulldogs on Wednesday, Sept. 11, crushing their opposition to secure an impressive overall victory by a score of 10-4, as they remain undefeated in...

Seniors Grace Green, Anna Wicker, and Elizabeth Wolf dancing along to Baba Yetu. Baba Yetu was performed by all the choirs. [When we were learning it] we were so stiff and rigid that we didnt allow ourselves that freedom to dance and have fun, Green said. The way its written is joyful and happy, and its amazing to be able to live through that,

Choir Celebrates Autumn at Fall Concert

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor September 26, 2019

To welcome the arrival of autumn, Westwood Choir’s voices echoed at the Fall Concert on Tuesday, Sept. 24. It was their first choir concert of the school year, and was held in Hope Presbyterian Church....

The Warriors do their pre-round celebration and team building exercises.  They use special handshakes, chants, and more to encourage each other to do well.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Leander in Five-Set Thriller

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 25, 2019

The varsity volleyball team fought the Leander Lions on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Defending their undefeated district season, the team pulled through and won 3-2 in a five-set battle. Both teams had support...

Caroline Zhuang 23 plays the marimba. Zhuang finds football games and performances such as the March-A-Thon fun and exciting as band gets to perform their show. [The marimba] has a lot of interesting note patterns, Zhuang said.

Band Presents Show ‘Believe’ at Second Annual March-A-Thon

Ayesha Middya, Reporter September 23, 2019

The second annual March-A-Thon took place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Saturday, Sept. 21. The highly anticipated fundraiser marks one of the first public performances for the Westwood Warrior...

Drew Goodall 21 chases down the Rangers running back. To finish the play, Goodall cut off the RB and forced him out of bounds.

Varsity Football Drops 49-43 Shootout to Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 22, 2019

Entering the confines of Dragon Stadium for the first time this season on Friday, Sept. 20, the varsity football team only had one goal in mind: to deal a tough, undefeated Vista Ridge Rangers side...

Kenzie Beckham 21 sets the ball for McKayla Ross 22. Ross was able to strike the ball which led the a point for the Warriors. I am really proud of our fight, we kept on going, no matter what the score was we kept on pushing, Beckham said.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Vista Ridge Rangers 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 21, 2019

The varsity volleyball team swept the Vista Ridge Rangers 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 20. The game day theme was “Heroes Night”, which was dedicated to police officers, veterans, and the military.  “It’s...

The team holds hands in the air before the game starts. Going into this game, the Lady Warriors wanted to keep their streak of being undefeated.

Varsity Volleyball Triumphs Over Vandergrift 3-1

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 18, 2019

The varsity volleyball team fought against the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Sep. 17 in an intense battle for the top spot in District 13-6A, and the Warriors conquered them 3-1. The Tribe supported...

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