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Swinging to shoot the ball towards the Maverick net, Defender Ella Smith '27 prepares to kick the ball. Smith played a pivotal role in aiding her teammates move the ball down the field in long strides without losing possession to the Mavericks.

JV Women’s Soccer Shuts Out McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Aarya Kale, News Editor February 18, 2025

  Rising to the challenge of a high-intensity game against the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Feb. 14, the JV women’s soccer team came out on top 3-0. This win continues their season-long victory...

Good Effort, Dylan Jorner '28 strives for a layup.“In this photo I think I got blocked, but I was going up for a layup," Jorner said. He gave it his best efforts to help support his team.

JV Boys Basketball Delivers Crushing Win

London May, Reporter February 15, 2025

In a grand season closer, JV boys basketball doubled the Vista Ridge Rangers 55-28 on Tuesday, Jan. 11. By starting with a close first quarter as both teams went back and forth, making layups and...

Freshman Boys Orange Basketball Fights Out Victory Against Vista Ridge

Katie Ring and Valeria Tijerina February 15, 2025

Ending their final game of the season, the freshman boys orange basketball team played against the Vista Ridge Rangers on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Rangers maintained an aggressive game, but the Warriors...

Preparing to stop the ball, Rahul Kuthiala '25, Kaz Seyhoon '26, Caleb Fagan '25, and Nico Hamelin '27 form a defensive wall. Multiple penalty kicks were awarded to both teams throughout the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ends Winning Streak With Loss Against Vandegrift Vipers

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff February 11, 2025

Facing a difficult opponent, the varsity boys soccer team lost their six-game winning streak to the Vandegrift Vipers in their seventh district game on Friday, Feb. 7. After a hard-fought game with...

Preparing to kick the ball after a penalty, Nate Gunderson '27 sends the Warriors down the field. The penalty kick gave the Warriors the position needed to score.

Boy’s JV Orange Soccer Team Bit by Vandegrift Vipers 2-1

Bella Yi and Jacob Chow February 11, 2025

Taking their home field in one of the toughest matches of the season, JV boys soccer matched up against the Vandegrift Vipers On Friday, Feb. 7. However, despite a tense game, the Warriors took home...

Lunging for the ball, Audrey Savoie '26 tries to gain possession of the ball. Communication and good touches played a big role in the 5-0 win for Westwood.

Varsity Girls Soccer Wins 5-0 Against Stony Point

Lena Boas, Extras Editor February 9, 2025

In a high intensity game, the varsity women’s soccer team defeated the Stony Point Tigers 5-0 on Tuesday, Feb 4. The Warriors quickly set the tone after the first ten minutes, as Mia Wiele ‘26...

Receiving the ball from Defender Jackson Bowen '26, Defender Madeleine Ziegler '27 moves to shoot the ball into the goal. The Warriors utilized powerful offense and defense alike to score six goals while keeping Tiger points to a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Hunts Stony Point Tigers 6-0

Aarya Kale, News Editor February 7, 2025

Claiming their highest-scoring win of the season, the JV women’s soccer team added yet another power-packed victory to their season’s record, crushing the Stony Point Tigers 6-0 on Tuesday, Feb....

In the middle of the hilly course, Lauren Phelan '25 sets her ball on the green. Great Hills Country Club is Phelan's home course, which gave her an advantage during the tournament. "It has a lot of different and curvy holes, as well as a lot of water features and hills," Phelan said. "It’s quite a beautiful course to play."

Varsity Golf Scrambles For Victory at Great Hills Tournament

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor February 5, 2025

Hosting 17 other high schools at the Westwood Invitational, the varsity golf team organized their individual stroke play golf tournament at the Great Hills Country Club on Monday, Feb. 3. The tournament...

In an attempt to steal the ball, Lucas Carlos '27 blocks a Dragon's path. He would prove essential to making breakthroughs through the Round Rock defense lines.

JV Orange Boys Soccer Makes Comeback, Defeating Round Rock 4-2

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff February 5, 2025

Competing in their fourth district game of the season, the boys JV orange soccer team played their fourth district game against the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Jan. 31, ending the game with another...

Blocking his opponent, Caleb Fagan ‘25 positions himself to gain possession of the ball. Fagan was in the starting lineup and was an essential player who was always open for a pass.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ties Intense Game Against Dragons

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens February 4, 2025

Facing tough competition against the Round Rock Dragons, the varsity boys soccer team tied 0-0 at their fifth district game on Friday, Jan. 31. In past years, Round Rock had been a difficult team to...

High fiving his young teammate, Romir Jain ‘25 celebrates a goal with his team during a scrimmage. The Warriors served as role models and mentors for the kids who came to the event.

GALLERY: Varsity Soccer Boys Meet Future

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff February 3, 2025

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