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Basketball

Good Effort, Dylan Jorner '28 strives for a layup.“In this photo I think I got blocked, but I was going up for a layup," Jorner said. He gave it his best efforts to help support his team.

JV Boys Basketball Delivers Crushing Win

London May, Reporter • February 15, 2025

In a grand season closer, JV boys basketball doubled the Vista Ridge Rangers 55-28 on Tuesday, Jan. 11. By starting with a close first quarter as both teams went back and forth, making layups and...

Thomas Story, '28, is blocked by opposing player while he has possession of the ball.

Freshman Boys Orange Basketball Fights Out Victory Against Vista Ridge

Katie Ring and Valeria Tijerina • February 15, 2025

Ending their final game of the season, the freshman boys orange basketball team played against the Vista Ridge Rangers on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Rangers maintained an aggressive game, but the Warriors...

In a circle, the starting players strategize before the game. The team utilized multiple time-outs to discuss their strategy throughout the game.

Varsity Girls Basketball Loses 52-22 to Round Rock on Senior Night

Prima Changwatchai and Alessandra Ashford • February 3, 2025

After a series of Senior Night announcements and group photos to celebrate the senior team members’ hard work and future aspirations, the varsity girls basketball team gathered to play against the...

Beneath the basket, Evan Richards '27 grabs another rebound. Richards' perfect timing allowed him to rise above his opponents to grab rebounds.

JV Boys Basketball Hunts Down Hutto Hippos

London May, Reporter • January 30, 2025

 The JV boys basketball team faced the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Jan. 24, toppling them 80-36. In this energetic matchup, the Warriors showcased their skills with a sweeping, and decisive victory. “Our...

Bryan Li '28 blocks a pass by Cedar Ridge as his teammates and coach watch on, allowing for Westwood to get a crucial possession in the endgame. In the final quarter, Westwood's possessions dwindled and of the few they got, even fewer resulted in them scoring.

Freshman Orange Basketball Falters Against Cedar Ridge 53-47

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter • January 24, 2025

In an extraordinarily close game, the dominating freshman orange basketball team faltered in the second half and let up, giving the Raiders the chance to fight back and win 58-47. “We were playing...

Running the ball down the court, Joseph Bibbo '27 looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to.

JV Boys Basketball Put Down the Raiders by Nearly Double

Tara Kurkal, Tiktok Account Manager • January 23, 2025

Facing the Cedar Ridge Raiders, The JV Boys Basketball team played to victory, demolishing the Raiders 60-34 on Friday, Jan. 17.  Playing swiftly, the Warriors were up by 9 points by the end of...

Varsity Boys Basketball Continues Streak of Superiority Over Cedar Ridge

Arhaan Jafri, Multimedia Editor • January 23, 2025

In an intensive match-up against Cedar Ridge, the varsity boys basketball team showcased their relentless defense and advanced teamwork skills, winning 70-29. From the tip-off Westwood took control, started...

Leaping into the air, Boys Basketball Captain Indy McBrearty '25 fights with a Maverick for control of the ball. The team's intense offensive play and impressive defense helped them secure a sweeping win.

GALLERY: Varsity Boys Basketball Dunks on McNeil

Bella Yi, Heritage Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2025

Co-Captain Caroline Doughtery '25 holds on to the ball. The Warriors fought back against McNeil's defense, maintaining their communication throughout the game. "This [win] feels really good," Head Coach Kelli Payton said. "It was big for us because we're still in the playoff hunt, and so getting another win just puts us in a good position to hopefully extend our season."

(GALLERY): Varsity Women’s Basketball Prevails Over McNeil Mavericks

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025

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,...

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, Assistant Marketing Director • 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...

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