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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Aquatics

Sam Caro ‘18 swims the 50 meters towards the diving board.

Warriors Swim in 30 Degree Weather at Round Rock Invitational Meet

Amy Ma, Reporter November 1, 2017

The swim team participated in the Round Rock Invitational meet on Saturday, Oct. 28. The Warriors took first place with the boys' victory, and a surprising fourth place from the girls. Out of 21 teams,...

Matthew Lane 18 pulls through his 100 breaststroke.

Swim Team Places Third in AISD Invitational Meet

Amy Ma, Reporter October 23, 2017

The swim team participated in the AISD Invitational meet on Friday, Oct 20. There were two districts, 5A and 6A, and 21 different schools at this meet. The Warriors placed third overall with great...

The swimmers gather for a group picture before swimming their laps.

Swim Team Participates in Annual Distance Challenge

Amy Ma, Reporter October 17, 2017

The swim team held their annual Distance Challenge on Friday, Oct. 13. Like past years, every swimmer is allowed to wear a costume and swim half a mile or wear no costume and swim a mile. Along with the...

Nathan Early 20 takes a breath during the butterfly portion of the 200 individual medley.

Swim Team Places First for Girls and Boys in Charity Meet

Amy Ma, Reporter October 2, 2017

The swim team held a charity swim meet at Waterloo Swimming on Sept. 30. Three schools including Westwood, McNeil, and Stony Point high schools participated in this charity meet that was held for a...

Staley Varozza 18 dives into the pool to begin the race.

Swim Team Takes Home Top Titles in District Opener

Amy Ma, Reporter September 25, 2017

The swim team participated in the Round Rock District Opener on Sept. 21 at Round Rock High School. Four other schools, including Cedar Ridge, Stony Point, Hendrickson, and Round Rock also took part...

Nathan Early 20 and Jacob Stubbs 18 dive off in the 100 freestyle.

Swim Team Hosts Teacher Appreciation Meet

Amy Ma, Reporter September 17, 2017

The swim team hosted their annual Orange and Black swim meet on Saturday, Sept 16. Like every year, their team is divided into two teams, Orange and Black, and compete against each other in the first...

Swim Coach Matthew McBrearty Gears up for the Swim Season

Swim Coach Matthew McBrearty Gears up for the Swim Season

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor September 11, 2017

Down at the Waterloo Swimming natatorium, Coach Matthew McBrearty and the Warrior swim team are hard at work as early as 6:30 a.m., even before most people wake up. The title-winning swim team has...

Q&A with KyAnh Truong 21

Q&A with KyAnh Truong ’21

Amy Ma, Reporter September 7, 2017

Q: When did you start swimming? A: I started summer league when I was six and then I started swimming competitive year round swimming when I was 11 or 12 Q: What’s your best stroke? A: Probably...

Lifeguards at El Salido Pool gather for a picture after swimming 20 laps for Swim Across Texas. Photo courtesy of El Salido.

It’s Time to Swim Across Texas

Amy Ma, Reporter August 29, 2017

The Swim Across Texas lifeguard challenge has begun again. Every summer lifeguards all over Texas take part in this challenge to raise awareness for child drowning, while also keeping lifeguards in shape...

The girls water polo team poses together following their successful tournament. Photo courtesy of Lucy Moran.

Water Polo Participates in Regionals, Girls Advance to State

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor April 25, 2017

Both the boys’ and girls’ water polo teams competed in Regionals on April 20 through April 22. Due to the small number of teams in the area, they were able to skip over the district competition and...

Rory Gatson 18 dives in after a relay member finishes. Photo courtesy of Westwood Swim.

Swimmers Qualify for State at Region Meet

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2017

Spirits ran high as the swim and dive team traveled to the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center for the Region III-6A Championship on Friday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb 3. After graduating several star swimmers last...

The swimmers pose with their plaques after a successful district meet. Photo courtesy of Westwood Swim and Dive.

Swim Team Dominates at Districts

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2017

The swim and dive team found success as they came out on top at the District 11-6A Championship Meet on Friday, Jan. 27. The boys’ team finished first at the meet and beat out six other schools for...

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