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Collaborating, Grace McCluskey '26 and Piper Evans '27 both reach up to block a hit from the Round Rock Dragons. As middle blockers, McCluskey and Evans worked together for defense.

Varsity Volleyball Brings Home Loss to Round Rock

Vedanti Patil, Reporter October 21, 2024

Varsity Volleyball lost a shocking defeat against the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Oct. 18, losing 3-0 at their own Homecoming game. The Dragons led the beginning first set 6-2 as the Warriors...

Preparing for the next quarter, Diego Mercado '25 focuses on his next moves.

Round Rock Dragons Knock Seven Bells out of Varsity Football at Homecoming Game

Conall Coats, Sports Editor October 19, 2024

In a disheartening loss to the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Oct. 18, the Warriors went their seventh year in a row without winning the battle of the bell. This rivalry tradition began in 1981 when...

Grasping for the ball, Bella D'Alessandro '25 fights for possession in the Warriors' match against the Westlake Chaparrals on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to regain control of the ball. The warriors main focus against the Chaparrals was their three rules on engagement. "Rule number one any time you even think there's a change of possession we need to get back up on defense." Coach Matthew McBrearty said.

Warriors Drown Out Westlake in Quarter Finals

Conall Coats, Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Going into their third match-up against the Westlake Chaparrals in the Westlake Natatorium on Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Warriors dove in head-first to knock them out and head forward to the rest of the...

Taking off, varsity girls lead the 5,000 meter run. The varsity girls team placed 5th overall in the district competition. "My favorite thing about cross country is the girls and how much we have gotten to each other," Captain Theresa Bell '26 said.

Varsity Cross-Country Shows Out at District Meet

Tianwen Gao, Heritage Staff October 15, 2024

Racing against their closest rivals, the cross-country team played in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District Competition on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Playing against each team in the district,...

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...

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