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Cheerleaders Jenna Hallidy ‘27 and Katelyn Wiley ‘27 guide mini cheerleaders to shout their school chant, ‘Fight Warriors Fight!’ The mini cheerleaders put their new knowledge to use when showing their parents the tricks and chants that the cheerleaders taught. “When I came here as a mini I really looked up to the cheerleaders and I hope I can leave as good of an impact on the children I’m watching as the cheerleaders did on me,” Wiley said.

Passing It On

Sophia Cortes and Lilah Schlanger • October 14, 2024

Young aspiring cheerleaders filled the Westwood gym with laughter and spirit on Saturday, Oct. 12 as JV and varsity cheerleaders welcomed the next generation of Westwood cheerleaders at their annual Future...

Waiting for the Rangers to serve, Lucy Aldrete '28 gets ready to block the incoming serve. During the course of this match, blockers were essential to the Warrior's game, helping save easy points as well as even scoring by blocking.

JV White Volleyball Falls to Vista Ridge 2-0

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff • October 12, 2024

Trying to keep up the pace within their competitive district, the JV White Volleyball team played the Vista Ridge Rangers for the second time this season. Even as the players worked to keep the score close,...

Concentrating, Kate Petty '26 raises her hand to serve the ball. Petty remained consistent with powerful hits throughout the game. "After I got my first kill, I said to my teammates, 'that was a breath of fresh air'," Petty said.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Vista Ridge 3-1

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy • October 11, 2024

Facing off against the Vista Ridge Rangers on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Varsity Volleyball team lost in a close battle during their Pinkout game for breast cancer awareness. The Warriors fought hard through...

With the game on the line, Coach Moss strategizes with the players on the bench to turn the game around. His calm and collected advice prepared the team for the next quarter. “We knew they were going to be good so we had to keep fighting in order to win,” Coach Moss said.

JV Football Faces Tough Loss Against Hutto Hippos

London May, Reporter • October 9, 2024

Facing an unfortunate 26-7 loss to the Hutto Hippos, the JV football team gave their all on Oct. 3 under bright sunny skies. As the Warriors were at home, a sense of familiarity gave Westwood unwavering...

On defense, Elyse Osborn '27, Bella D'Alessandro '25, Katherine Mayer '25, and Claire Braun '25 guard the goal from the Midway Panthers. The girls worked towards strengthening their defense the entire season in preparation for the district tournament. “Our defense is really good, we just need[ed] to keep up with that. We've been working towards [that] the whole season," D'Alessandro said.

Girls’ Water Polo Wins District Championship

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor • October 8, 2024

Sweeping through their competition, the girls’ water polo team gathered at the Round Rock Aquatics Center on Friday, Oct. 4 for their district tournament. Their four victories throughout the day...

Keeping the Dragons at bay, Cole Osborn '25 and a host of Warriors throw up their hands to keep their victory in reach. This was the Warriors' second game against Round Rock, so this meant a lot towards the motivation and weight of the game. "This was a big game for everyone," Ben Meijers said. "We lost to Round Rock last time, so this match is more important than the win."

Boy’s Water Polo Finishes Regular Season Second Place in District

Conall Coats, Sports Editor • October 8, 2024

Finishing out their season full of victory and hard work, the boy’s water polo team ended their season in second place, coming short of Round Rock in their matchups throughout the season. The Warriors...

Jett Henson '28 powers through his backstroke event, refusing to let a goggle malfunction slow him down. With one eye squinting against the water and sheer determination on his face, Henson pushes towards the finish line.

Swim and Dive Races to Victory in MavWood Invitational

Hana Le, Reporter • October 6, 2024

The boys’ and girls' Swim and Dive team both competed and took the podium in the MavWood Invitational at the Round Rock Natatorium on Thursday, Oct. 3. The meet, known for its diverse participation,...

With his mom nervously watching, Elliot Fearnow '26 returns a serve in his tiebreaker point. After a long rally, Fearnow was eventually bested by his opponent. "I've played [my opponent] before," Fearnow said, "so I would've liked to win. [I need to improve] my mental game and consistency."

JV Orange Tennis Defeated by Round Rock 20-4

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • October 1, 2024

In their last game of the season, the JV Orange tennis team was beaten by the Round Rock Dragons on Thursday, Sept. 29. Although they started their games off strong, their lead began to slip and players...

Freshmen Quinn Ewert and Olivia Navarro get ready to sub out. The Warriors were able to play different positions this game and try out new things because they were so ahead.

JV White Volleyball Dominates Manor Mustangs in Near Shutout Victory

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff • September 30, 2024

Dominating the court, the JV White volleyball team the Manor Mustangs in a quick 2-0 match on Friday, Sept. 24. Keeping the lead the entire game, the Warriors ensured a swift victory. The Warrior’s...

Meeting the ball at the high point, Drew Norell '26 puts his hands up to catch the ball downfield against the Manor Mustangs. Multiple catches like these eventually won the Warriors their first game of the season on Friday, Sept. 26. "We never really know what we are going to see on the field each night" Coach Dezmun Williams said. "That's the beauty of playing football that we get to solve each week."

Varsity Football Shuts Down Manor 28-16

Conall Coats, Sports Editor • September 28, 2024

In a shocking reversal of the past few games, the Warriors handily beat the Manor Mustangs 28-16 in a quick merciless defeat that puts the Warriors 1-4 on the season and 1-1 in the district after a...

fiercely swinging, Harper Zoll '25 catches air as she jumped off the ground to get a better angle to hit. Zoll works outside of practice to prepare for aiming her hits during games. "We watch film to watch and learn [the other teams] tendency's, where they like to stand, and who likes to play where so I can prepare for next days game," Zoll said.

Varsity Volleyball Loses to Stony Point 3-1

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy • September 27, 2024

Varsity volleyball put up an honorable fight on Tuesday, Sept. 24 during their game against the Stony Point Tigers but eventually lost the game three sets to one. The first set started with a few points...

Launching into the air, Outside Hitter Iris Huddleston '28 leaps to deliver the ball on the opposite end of the court. Although the Tigers eventually dominated over the Warriors, Huddleston contributed to the Warrior attempt towards a solid offense.

JV Orange Volleyball Succumbs to Stony Point 0-2

Aarya Kale, News Editor • September 25, 2024

Breaking their recent winning streak, JV Orange Volleyball lost to the Stony Point Tigers 0-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 24. While previous games saw the Warriors take an aggressive and calculated approach to dominate...

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