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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

Football

Preston Neidhart 20 runs toward the end zone with a group of players behind him.

JV Football Suffers Defeat Against McNeil 37-14

Ian Drerup, Video Editor October 6, 2018

On Thursday, Oct. 4, the JV football took on the McNeil Mavericks and lost 37-14.   Diego Gonzalez ‘21 scored the first touchdown of the game, and a two-point conversion starting the game with...

Oliver Spradlin 22 and Coach Devin Hughes talk game strategy from the sidelines.

Freshman Football Loses To Round Rock 28-20 And 50-6

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 29, 2018

The freshman teams took on the Round Rock Dragons on Sept. 28 at the Warrior Bowl and both lost 28-20 and 50-6. During the first quarter of the Freshman B game, Xzavier Miller ‘22 scored the first...

Sprinting towards the end zone, Luca Mazzola 19 escapes the grasp of a defending Round Rock player.

Varsity Football Falls in High-Scoring Battle to Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

In a game that showcased lots of points and lots of rain, the varsity football team faced off against their arch-rivals, Round Rock, but fell in a shootout, with a score of 51-42. Despite the loss,...

With the help of his teammates, Demetrius Jones 19 takes down an opposing Vista Ridge player.

Varsity Football Bounces Back with Dominant 27-7 Win Over Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

The varsity football team bounced back from a crushing loss and dominated the Vista Ridge Rangers on the road at Gupton Stadium with a score of 27-7. The Warriors scored on the first play from scrimmage...

Running back Sawyer Harr 21 makes his way through the defensive line of the Vista Ridge Rangers.

JV Football Falls To Vista Ridge 18-13

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 21, 2018

On Thursday, Sept. 20, JV football took on the Vista Ridge Rangers in the pouring rain and lost 18-13. “I held on pretty well to guys who were soaked,” Aaron Hanson ‘21 said. “I’m surprised...

Tre Guerra 20 runs the ball.

JV Football Falls to Hendrickson 36-7 and 44-6

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor September 16, 2018

On Thursday, Sept. 13, the JV football team took on the Hendrickson Hawks at Hendrickson High School. The two teams, distinguished as Team A and Team B, both fell short to the opposition with scores...

Nathan Potter 20, Josh Shoup 19, and Connor Cooper 20 work to bring down a Hendrickson player.

Varsity Football Blown Out 64-14 To Begin District Play

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

In rainy conditions and with a thunderstorm looming close to the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, the varsity football team began district play with a crushing 64-14 loss at the hands of the Hendrickson...

Karsten Bresser 22 gets ready to throw the ball upfield.

Freshman Football Falls to Hendrickson Hawks 0-18 and 0-40

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor September 15, 2018

On Thursday, Sept. 13, the freshman football teams took on the Hendrickson Hawks at the Warrior Bowl. Despite their best efforts, they lost 18-0 and 40-0. “The coaches were talking about how [the...

Mario Debs 19 sprints towards the endzone.

Varsity Football Prevails In Offensive Showdown vs. Austin

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

In an entertaining match, the Westwood Warriors varsity squad was able to build off of the season-opening victory over East View by coming into Dragon Stadium and triumphing over the Austin Maroons...

A player from the opposing team tries to take down Leo Kubelka 22.

Freshman B Team Football Falls to Austin 6-20

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 8, 2018

After getting delayed by an hour, the freshman football B team took on Austin High on Sept. 6. Despite their best efforts, they lost 20-6. “It feels great to be part of a brotherhood that you...

RJ Martinez 21 finds an opening in the Patriots defense.

Varsity Football Kicks Off Season with 38-21 Win Over East View

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

The varsity football team kicked off their 2018-19 campaign with a convincing victory over the East View Patriots on the road, finishing with a score of 38-21. After falling behind 3-7 early, the Warriors...

Preston Neidhart 20 leaps over a defending East View player.

JV Football Falls Short Against East View 14-18

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor August 31, 2018

The JV football team took on the East View Patriots for their first game of the season on Aug. 30. Although they fought hard, the Warriors lost with a close score of 14-18. After many attempts to...

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