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Pushing against Raider offense, Defender Erin Lott '28 protects the ball, allowing Forward Misha Baxamoosa '28 to regain possession for the Warriors. Both Warrior offense and defense worked seamlessly together to score four goals and keep the Raider score to a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Dominates for Win Against Cedar Ridge 4-0

Aarya Kale, News Editor January 19, 2025

In an aggressive bout of powerful offense, the JV women’s soccer team successfully caught their second win of the season, 4-0 against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Friday, Jan. 17. Even with numerous...

Applying pressure to get the ball back, Mia Wiele '26 attempts to get the ball back after Westwood turns it over. Westwood holds possession of the ball during most of the game against Cedar Ridge.

Varsity Girls Soccer Bests Cedar Ridge

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter January 19, 2025

Taking on the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Friday, Jan. 17, the varsity girls soccer team played their first district game of the season. Fighting frigid temperatures the Warriors fought hard through both...

Working together, Co-Captain Theresa Bell '26 and Bella D'Alessandro '25 close in on the ball. Team chemistry was an important aspect of the team's collaboration throughout the game. "We've really improved on talking with each other and trusting each other," D'Alessandro said. "I think that comes over time, with team building and just hanging out with each other."

Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated 57-33 by Vista Ridge Rangers

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai January 13, 2025

In the Warriors’ return to the court after their Winter Break, the girls varsity basketball team lost to the Vista Ridge Ranger 57-33. Throughout the game, the Warriors repeatedly missed rebounds,...

Sharply hitting their motions, the team pushed through the exhaustion. The cheerleaders completed their first competition of the year.

Cheer Takes on Challenges at Game Day Invitational

Sophia Cortes and Lilah Schlanger January 5, 2025

With spirited stunts and engaging chants, the cheerleaders dazzled the judges with their synchronized routine on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Game Day Invitational at Lago Vista. This performance is a crucial...

In the first half of the game, Evelyn Bell '28 attempts to block a Hippo. The Warriors remained tied with the Hippo until the fourth quarter, when the Hippos surged ahead to win by a handful of points.

Varsity Girls Basketball Stomped Out by Hutto Hippos

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai December 16, 2024

In an incredibly close game against the Hutto Hippos, the varsity women’s basketball team played their last home game of the semester. With both Principal Erin Campbell and the Future Warriors cheering...

Evelyn Bell '27 prepares to charge for the ball against the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Dec. 13. The Warriors went on to dominate the rest of the game, turning a two point deficit much larger.

JV Girls Basketball Emerges Victorious Over Hutto Hippos

Sydney Fuller, Reporter December 16, 2024

Going head to head against the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Dec. 13, the JV girls basketball picked up another win at home. As the game began, so did the point flow, as the Hippos and Warriors scored back and...

Going in for a dunk, Luke Carpenter ‘26 puts the team up another 2 points against Manor on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Warriors held a lead of 47-10 at the halftime mark, with a massive lead constantly throughout the game. “We had watched Manor play so we knew what to expect so we just wanted to come out and play hard regardless of the result,” Coach Rigney said.

Varsity Basketball Stampedes Manor Mustangs, Winning by More than Double

Jordan Kubicek and Arhaan Jafri December 13, 2024

In an unstoppable match, the varsity boys basketball team destroyed the Manor Mustangs on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The student section stayed hype as the Warriors made basket after basket over the Mustang...

Guiding his team, Charlie King' 27 helps the offense get in formation. “I was directing the offense," and "Someone was having trouble getting into their position so I was trying to help them out so we could score a bucket.” King said.

JV Boys Basketball Secures Win Over Manor

London May, Reporter December 13, 2024

JV boys basketball faced off against the Manor Mustangs on Tuesday Dec. 11, Winning with a score of 78-57 after going toe to toe with the Mustangs’ offense. The Warriors defense shined through by...

Running toward the hoop, Miles Fustes '28 swerves his opponent. The Warriors kept up a good offense and defense throughout the game, allowing them to win 65-32.

Boys Freshman Orange Basketball Demolishes Manor by Double

Katie Ring and Valeria Tijerina December 13, 2024

The freshmen boys orange basketball team won 65-32 against the Manor Mustangs on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The game started out fast as the Warriors took the lead early in the first quarter and sped up during...

On the back nine, Riley Muljadi '28 and Jordyn Choe '27 celebrate with their clubs in the air. Completing the tournament with their friends gave the golfers a chance to have fun in between hitting.

JV Golf Aces Home Tournament

Prima Changwatchai, Assistant Editor December 12, 2024

The JV golf teams competed against 13 other Central Texas high schools in a par 3 golf tournament on Monday, Dec. 9. By the end of the five-hour tournament, the three boys teams had achieved first,...

Face-to-face with an opponent, Co-Captain Theresa Bell '26 prepares to pass the ball. Bell discussed the importance of strengthening the team's defense and offense. "Offense is really important, making sure we knock down shots," Bell said.

Girls Varsity Basketball Bitten by Vandegrift Vipers

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai December 9, 2024

In a tough game against the Vandegrift VIpers, the varsity women’s basketball team played on on Friday, Dec. 6. While the Warriors put up a good fight throughout the game, making great shots and...

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