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Warming up for the Warriors' sixth game, against the Weiss Wolves, Ana Correa '27 is hit for a short hook route to prepare for the game ahead. Later, as the game progressed, the Warriors repeatedly returned to this pass as a way to keep the ball moving away from the defense.

Flag Football Pushes Through Tough Battle Against the Pflugerville Panthers

Conall Coats, Sports Editor May 20, 2025

Kicking off their third week of their first season, on Wednesday, May 14., the girls flag football team dominated the Pflugerville Panthers 31-21.Through their first game, the Warriors set expectations...

Leaping to catch a pass from her quarterback, Paige Price '27 catches the ball for the first down. After a quick lived first half, through the second half Price consistently found openings in the Hutto defense.

New Flag Football Team Shuts Out Hutto 12-0

Conall Coats, Sports Editor May 13, 2025

In a defensive showoff from both teams, the newly founded girls flag football team shut out the Hutto Hippos 12-0 on Wednesday, May 8. in their fourth game of the season. Following the two losses from...

Throughout high school, Violet Hewett '25  has competed for Westwood's swim and track team, as well as doing club track. Through hard work, dedication, and support from her coaches, Hewett will continue her track journey at Duke University under a track scholarship.

Violet Hewett Runs the Show

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter May 12, 2025

For Violet Hewett ‘25 success isn’t measured by medals or the records she’s broken. It’s the countless hours, days and years worth of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication that have shaped her to...

Catcher waits as Nadia Kareem '28 prepares to pitch a strike.

JV Softball Closes Season with Tough Loss

Charly Obermiller, Reporter April 21, 2025

The JV softball team took on the Stony Point Tigers on Thursday, April 17 in hopes of winning. Spirits were high as the game started, the Warriors maintaining a striking distance of the lead through...

With fascinating control, Presley Leal '28 pitches a fastball over home plate.

JV Softball Faces Steep Loss to Rangers

Charly Obermiller, Reporter April 7, 2025

Despite the Warriors upsetting 11-0 loss to the Vista Ridge Rangers on Friday, April 4, the JV softball team battled to keep strong and positive throughout the game. Although the Warriors had good...

Back to back, Nadia Gianetti '26 boxes out her defender to gain possession of the ball. In a high stakes game, like this playoff game, possession is key.

Varsity Girls Soccer Continues After Third Round Playoff Win

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter April 6, 2025

Fired up ready to take on their third district game of the postseason on Friday, March 28, The Warriors faced off against NB Canyon Cougars in an intense game at the Warrior Bowl. The stands, jam packed...

Emmy King '25 hits the ball gaining two bases.

Varsity Softball Falls to Vista Ridge

Charly Obermiller, Reporter April 4, 2025

Keeping their heads high after a 9-0 loss on Friday, April 4, the varsity softball team took on the Vista Ridge Rangers. While they played hard and kept their heads up, after an unfortunate lapse in...

Calling to her teammates, Talia Philip '25 looks for someone open to pass to. Philip played a more casual defensive role during the game.

Varsity Girls Lacrosse Slashes Dallas Parish Panthers 10-4

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor March 31, 2025

Facing the Parish Episcopal Panthers for a noncount game on Friday, March 28, the combined Warrior’s varsity girls lacrosse team took to the McNeil home field for senior night. After the Warriors...

Jumping into the air, Tayla Score '25 heads the ball towards the goal. A few moments later, the Warriors gained control of the ball and took a shot at the goal.

Varsity Girls Soccer Advances Further in Playoffs by Defeating Dripping Springs 2-1

Lena Boas, Extras Editor March 27, 2025

Orange and white streamers line the Westwood bleachers as friends and family enthusiastically lift their homemade posters into the air, cheering on the varsity girls soccer team in their second University...

Up to bat, Sye Stone '26 is prepared to swing as hard as she can in hopes to get the ball far to advance her team in the inning.

Varsity Softball Suffers 0-10 Loss up against Stony Point

Maddy Yendle and K’Lynn Murray March 27, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18 the varsity softball team was up against the Stony Point High School and lost 0-10. Following a win on Monday, March 17, the Lady Warriors came into the game with high spirits...

Carefully dribbling forward, Dhruv Pandare '27 initiates another Warrior attack despite the Ranger's resistance.

Westwood Warriors JV Orange Boys Soccer Narrowly Defeat Vista Ridge Raiders 1-0

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff March 22, 2025

In the Warriors final district game of the season, the JV Orange boy's soccer team narrowly defeated the Vista Ridge Rangers with a score of 1-0 on Friday, March 14. In a very tight match, the Warriors...

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