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Football

Surrounded by McNeil defenders, wide receiver Robbie Jeng '21 turns upfield after picking up a first down. Despite Jeng's record-breaking performance against Hutto the following week, the Warriors fell to the visiting Hippos, eliminating them from playoff contention.

Varsity Football Drops Daytime Clash vs. Hutto 38-31

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor December 10, 2020

On a rare daytime showdown, the varsity football team got set to square off with the Hutto Hippos in a district showdown on Wednesday, Nov. 25. A must-win game for both sides, the victor of this contest...

With a defender right behind him, Robbie Jeng '21 slides to a stop against McNeil. With 254 yards receiving against Hutto, Jeng broke the school record for most receiving yards in a game on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Robbie Jeng ’21 Breaks School Record for Most Receiving Yards in a Game

Victoria Novoa, Photographer December 10, 2020

The day after the varsity football team’s game against Hutto, it was announced that wide receiver Robbie Jeng ‘21 broke the school record for most receiving yards in a single game with 254 yards against...

Ball in hand, running back Emarion Lopez '23 attempts to slip the grip of a defensive player holding on from behind. Lopez gained several yards before getting taken down by a Dragon.

JV Football Slayed by Round Rock Dragons in Final Game of the Season

Amy Simon, Sports Editor December 7, 2020

As the 2020 football season dwindled down, the JV Warriors competed against the Round Rock Dragons at home for their last game. Despite attempts of holding back the Dragons’ offense, the Warriors...

Varsity Football Snaps Losing Streak, Notches 42-28 Homecoming Win Over McNeil

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor November 27, 2020

The varsity football team headed into their Homecoming clash against the McNeil Mavericks hoping to stop their recent skid. Having lost their last three games, the Warriors were amped up and rearing...

Making his second touchdown of the night, Robbie Jeng '21 escapes the Raiders defenders in the end zone. This was the last touchdown the Warriors scored in the game.

Varsity Football Falls to Cedar Ridge 63-20

Daphne Longenbach, Heritage Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2020

Carrying on in their season, the varsity football team went up against the Cedar Ridge Raiders for an intense match on Friday, Nov. 13. The Warriors started out well, leading by 13 points, but the...

Ball in hand, wide receiver Hayden Schultz '23 attempts to dodge two defensive players coming in from the left side. Moments following, Schultz would get taken down by two defensive players by the sideline.

JV Football Shut Out By Cedar Ridge 44-0

Amy Simon, Sports Editor November 15, 2020

With only four games left in the season, the Warriors were eager to pull off a win on their home turf against the Raiders. However, the Raiders were able to run riot, shutting out the Warriors 44-0. The...

With two defensive players right behind, quarterback RJ Martinez '21 attempts to slip the grip of a defender in last week's game against Vandegrift. Despite Martinez's attempt, he would get taken down moments later.

Varsity Football Thumped by Vandegrift 38-7

Daphne Longenbach, Heritage Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2020

On a brisk evening on Thursday, Nov. 5, the varsity football team played against their rivals, the Vandegrift Vipers. Throughout the game the Warriors traveled up and down the field and gained yardage,...

From left to right, Danny Martinez '24, Sherwood Piercy '23, and Luis Hernandez '24 huddle together during half time in preparation for the rest of the game. Despite the Warrior's stronger defense in the second half, the game ended in a 41-0 loss.

Freshman/JV Football Vanquished by Vipers With a 41-0 Shutout

Amy Simon, Sports Editor November 7, 2020

With a three-game losing streak, the Warriors were eager to redeem a win on their home field against Vandegrift. However, they fell short of that goal with a 41-0 shutout game. With most of the points...

While a defensive player clings on to his back, Nate Anderson '21 runs towards the end zone. The play resulted in Warrior first touchdown making the score 7-0.

Varsity Football Takes Down Stony Point in District Opener 42-15

Daphne Longenbach, Heritage Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2020

Continuing the season after a two-week quarantine period, the varsity football team took on the Stony Point Tigers on Monday, Oct. 26. The Warriors started off strong with 28 points in the first half,...

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