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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...

Despite decades of improvement, women's sports are still marginalized and underrecognized. Westwood women's sports suffer from a lack of funding in comparison to their male counterparts. Football is repeatedly prioritized above other sports, no matter their competitive performance.

The Under Recognition of Westwood Women’s Sports

Vedanti Patil, Reporter December 3, 2024

For decades, women’s sports have been marginalized and underfunded across a variety of sports. From pay gaps in comparison to their male counterparts to a chronic lack of investment, women’s sports...

Crouching, Bella D'Alessandro '25 evades her opponents. D'Alessandro drove the ball down the court toward San Marcos's goal, but the Rattlers' defense held strong.

Varsity Girls Defeated by San Marcos in Near Comeback

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai November 24, 2024

Continuing a string of losses on Friday Nov. 22, the Varsity Lady Warrior Basketball team was defeated by the San Marcos Rattlers 40-34. Despite their persistence and motivation from their fans and...

Dribbling near the basket, John McNair '26 prepares to pass the ball to his teammate, Thomas Burke '25. McNair had a great game, commanding the ball through a lot of the second half.

Varsity Boys Basketball Makes Winning Appearance for Fourth Game of Season

Jordan Kubicek, Heritage Staff November 23, 2024

In a fast paced stomping, varsity boys basketball faced the Anderson Trojans on Tuesday, November 19th. As both sides focused on points in the paint, each team was forced into a defensive playstyle....

Aiming High, Marshall Sjariffudin ‘27  is suspended in mid air, while he makes a jump shot. The key to his success is to make sure he’s mentally and physically prepared. “I made sure to be really dialed in right after the final bell rang,” Sjariffudin said

JV Basketball Waltzes to Victory Against Anderson

London May, Reporter November 22, 2024

For their second home game of the season, the JV boys basketball team faced the Anderson Trojans on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Eventually winning 60-34, the Warriors’ fast paced playing style and solid defense...

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