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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

Basketball

Kenzie Beckham 21 runs the ball down the court.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Conquers Hutto in 79-30 Blowout

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor November 10, 2018

On Friday, Nov. 9 the varsity girls’ basketball team faced off against the Hutto Hippos in a fast-paced and high-scoring match that ended 79-30 in the Warriors’ favor. The victory puts them at...

Makayla Coy 19 passes the ball to a teammate.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Triumphs Over Killeen 61-51

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor November 8, 2018

The varsity girls basketball team defeated the Killeen Kangaroos on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in a very competitive game with a final score of 61-51. It was a very close, but the team was able to come out on...

Brandon Parks 20 dribbles the ball through the opposing defense.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Scrimmage Foreshadows Season

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director November 8, 2018

After months of preparation, the varsity boys’ basketball team proved themselves with a victory of 50-18 against the Cedar Creek Eagles and 29-22 against the Lehman Lobos on Monday, Nov. 7. To obtain...

Makayla Coy 19 Nominated for VYPE Basketball Award

Makayla Coy ’19 Nominated for VYPE Basketball Award

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Makayla Coy ‘19 has been selected by high school sports magazine VYPE as one of the top 24 returning Austin-area girls’ basketball players. The player with the most votes, as determined in this...

Latham Robinson 18 gets ready to start a play while on offense against Dekaney in the second quarter.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Falls to Spring Dekaney in Second Round Playoffs 70-52

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor February 24, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 23, the varsity boys’ basketball team went up against the number four team in the state for their second round of playoffs, the Spring Dekaney Wildcats. Although the Warriors lost,...

Meaghan Hendricks 18 backs her way into the lane.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls Short to Hendrickson in Third Round of Playoffs

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter February 24, 2018

Tuesday, Feb. 20 marked the third round of playoffs for the Lady Warriors at the Delco Center against the Hendrickson Hawks. Unfortunately, round advancement went to the Hawks when a layup was executed...

Latham Robinson 18 drives the ball down the court.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Advances to Second Round Playoffs Defeating Bulldogs 63-55

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor February 21, 2018

On Tuesday night, the Warriors stained the Rangers court, taming the Bowie Bulldogs 63-55. The Warriors came out and proved strength that will be seen again on Friday. “This game was intense...

McKenna Lindley 18 strategically passes the Bearkats high pressure defense.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Defeats Klein and Moves to Third Round of Playoffs

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor February 17, 2018

After a vicious fight against the Klein Bearkats, the Lady Warriors took home another win on Friday, Feb. 16 and will advance to the third round of playoffs. The game was a close match and ended 54-43....

Latham Robinson 18 shoots a free throw.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Conquers Raiders 68-61 Advancing to Playoffs

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor February 15, 2018

Facing off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders for the second time in district, the varsity boys’ basketball team defeated the Raiders 68-61, advancing to first round playoffs for the first time since...

McKenna Lindley 18 pushes through Del Valle defenders to score.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Overthrows Del Valle in First Round of Playoffs 80-61

Kate Connors, Social Media Director February 13, 2018

  On the night of Feb. 12, the Lady Warriors’ varsity basketball team traveled to the Delco Center to take on the Del Valle Cardinals in their first round of playoffs. The Lady Warriors never...

Jacob Hines 18  dribbles the ball down the court.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Defeats Pflugerville 53-51

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director February 12, 2018

During a riveting game against the Pflugerville Panthers, the varsity boys' basketball team rose to the occasion and defeated their opponents in a close match 53-51. As the Panthers were a competitive...

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