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Westwood Horizon

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Westwood Horizon

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Kenzie Beckham 21 pushes the ball over the net.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to the Cedar Ridge Raiders 3-2

Audrey Lemen, Index Manager October 11, 2018

The varsity volleyball team faced off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Oct. 9 in a killer battle which ended with a 3-2 loss for the Lady Warriors. As students walked in, they got tickets...

While running up the field, Nate Anderson 21 looks to dodge an oncoming McNeil defender.

Varsity Football Falls In Heartbreaking 32-29 Loss to McNeil

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

The varsity football team faced off with rival McNeil looking to notch their fourth win on the season, but fell in gut-wrenching fashion by a score of 32-29. The Warriors weren’t able to rebound...

Warrior Pride members put pink and purple paint on their faces and arms in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Students Volunteer at Race for the Cure

Nuha Momin, Index Manager October 3, 2018

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, an annual 5K marathon, took place on Sunday, Sept. 30, in order to raise awareness for those with breast cancer. By participating and donating to the organization,...

The varsity girls celebrate their win against the Round Rock Dragons.

Varsity Volleyball Conquers Dragons 3-0

Mary Miller, Executive Editor September 29, 2018

The varsity volleyball team crushed the Round Rock Dragons 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 28 in a match dedicated to breast cancer survivors. Dubbed “Dig Pink Night,” the game was in support of the Breast...

LOTE teachers perform Baby Shark.

Students and Faculty Build School Spirit at Second Pep Rally

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor September 29, 2018

Students of all grade levels gathered in the gym on Sept. 28 for a pep rally. The pep rally was very spirited and exciting, with lots of dancing and representatives talking about the various groups...

Sprinting towards the end zone, Luca Mazzola 19 escapes the grasp of a defending Round Rock player.

Varsity Football Falls in High-Scoring Battle to Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

In a game that showcased lots of points and lots of rain, the varsity football team faced off against their arch-rivals, Round Rock, but fell in a shootout, with a score of 51-42. Despite the loss,...

Audrey Quesnel 20 tips the ball over the net.

Varsity Volleyball Declaws Leander Lions 3-2 in Future Warriors Match

Audrey Lemen, Index Manager September 27, 2018

The varsity volleyball team defeated the Leander Lions in five long sets on Tuesday, Sept. 25. With the future Warriors watching close by and supporting the team, the team won with a score of 3-2  The...

Student Council Hosts Day to Dress Up as Memes

Student Council Hosts Day to Dress Up as Memes

Students had the opportunity to dress up as their favorite memes on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Wednesday was one of five dress-up days hosted by Student Council in support of the Battle For the Bell, a popular...

With the help of his teammates, Demetrius Jones 19 takes down an opposing Vista Ridge player.

Varsity Football Bounces Back with Dominant 27-7 Win Over Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

The varsity football team bounced back from a crushing loss and dominated the Vista Ridge Rangers on the road at Gupton Stadium with a score of 27-7. The Warriors scored on the first play from scrimmage...

Students fold origami cranes, which symbolize luck and longevity, to donate to Cranes for Cancer.

Community Service Committee Contributes to Cranes for Cancer

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director September 16, 2018

According to a Japanese legend, a person who receives 1,000 origami cranes will have one wish granted. In hopes of this, the Student Council’s Community Service committee joined forces with the Cranes...

Nathan Potter 20, Josh Shoup 19, and Connor Cooper 20 work to bring down a Hendrickson player.

Varsity Football Blown Out 64-14 To Begin District Play

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

In rainy conditions and with a thunderstorm looming close to the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, the varsity football team began district play with a crushing 64-14 loss at the hands of the Hendrickson...

Caroline Suter 19 attacks the ball.

Varsity Volleyball Conquers the Hendrickson Hawks in a Game Dedicated to First Responders

Mary Miller, Executive Editor September 15, 2018

The varsity volleyball team took down the Hendrickson Hawks 3-0 on Sept. 14 in a game dedicated to first responders. The theme was “Heroes Night,” where members of the military, veterans, and local...

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