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Powering through a fastball, Ardavan Jahangiri '28 swings with all his might. Jahangiri ultimately didn't achieve much success as a batter, but was part of crucial plays in the infield. “[We’ve] improved astronomically, it’s absurd,” Jahangiri said. “[Our] technique is on point, we know where the ball is going, we’re not being reactive, we’re being active.”

JV Baseball Experiences Ups and Downs Before Break

Nikhil Gupta, Opinions Editor March 20, 2025

As students rushed home to enjoy their Spring Break, the JV Orange and White baseball teams were hard at work on the field, playing exciting games against tough opponents. Experiencing a lot of hardship...

After a half with no goals, Aiden Shen '26 and Ishaan Saini '26 celebrate their first point of the night as they run down the field. The goal was scored by Shen.

Varsity Boys Soccer Defeats Vista Ridge 4-3

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens March 19, 2025

After a close game, the varsity boys soccer team beat the Vista Ridge Rangers in the Warrior Bowl on Friday, March 14. This game closed out the last home game of the season and threw them into the...

Maneuvering the ball, Nate Gundersen '27 attempts to break through the opposition near the midfield.

JV Orange Boys Soccer Demolishes Stony Point 4-0

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff March 18, 2025

In their 11th district game of the season, the JV orange boys soccer team defeated Stony Point High School 4-0 on Friday, March 7. The Warriors controlled the game from start to finish and tamed the...

Swinging her leg, Mia Wiele '26 takes a corner kick. Throughout the game, Wiele also took a penalty kick for the Warriors that almost made it into the goal, but just passed above the crossbar.

Varsity Women’s Soccer Defeats Vandegrift Vipers 2-1 in Last Home Game

Lena Boas, Extras Editor March 17, 2025

In the last home game of the regular season, the varsity women’s soccer team beat the Vandegrift Vipers 2-1 on Tuesday, March 11. This win continued their season-long victory streak and brought home...

Indiana McBrearty '25 is the captain of varsity boy's basketball.

A Lifelong Passion

Gabriel Oliveira, Reporter March 16, 2025

In varsity boy's basketball journey of becoming bi-district champions, their captains have played a crucial role. One of its captains, Indy McBrearty ‘25, has proved to be a vital part of the team, balancing...

Coming out of a forward stance, Sterling Woodley '26 relaxes after a strike. The catcher held the ball as Westwood amassed another strike, but Woodley made a comeback, scoring the Warriors another point.

JV Orange Baseball Crushes Pflugerville in 15-1 Mercy Rule

Vedanti Patil, News Editor March 10, 2025

In a landslide victory, JV Orange baseball crushed the Pflugerville Panthers 15-1 on Saturday, March 8. Competing on their home field, the game ran for four and a half innings before the mercy rule,...

Leaning over, Santiago Pena '27 looks for the ball. Pena assisted 2 goals during the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs in Senior Night Game

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens March 10, 2025

Celebrating Senior Night, the varsity boys soccer team honored their seniors with an overwhelming victory against the Stony Point Tigers on Friday, March 7. After a high scoring match, the game ended...

Preparing to bat next, Everleigh Bymark '28 watches her teamate up at the plate. The Lady Warriors made sure to cheer eachother on through the tougher innings.

Varsity Softball Falls to Vandegrift in Overtime Loss

Maddy Yendle, Marketing Director March 7, 2025

Taking the game into extra innings on Friday, March 1, the varsity softball team competed against the Vandegrift Vipers in their second home game of the season. Despite their tough fight, the Warriors...

With two Tigers on her heels, defensive player Elly Howell '26 takes the ball around the net in hopes of making a pass. During the game, both defense and offense positions played smarter through every quarter. "Usually we're not as smart about our passes, but this game we got more open. We got more passes and more shooting able to happen, more teamwork happening this game," Howell said.

Varsity Girls Lacrosse Narrowly Strikes Down St. Agnes Tigers

Bella Yi, Heritage Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2025

Following a delayed start to the season due to inclement weather, the combined Westwood, McNeil, and Round Rock Varsity Girls Lacrosse team played the St. Agnes Tigers at the Town & Country Club...

Jumping in the air, Rodrigo Garcia ‘26 blocks a Hutto player. Garcia attempted many shots throughout the game.

GALLERY: Varsity Boys Soccer Hunts Down Hippos

Mina Stephens, Heritage Assistant Editor March 1, 2025

With teammates close behind, Santiago Peña ‘27 takes possession of the ball. The team used communication on the field to ensure they stayed ahead of the Raiders.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs Against Cedar Ridge 6-1

Mina Stephens and Addy Temple February 22, 2025

Fighting the bitter cold through their match against Cedar Ridge, the boys varsity soccer team dominated the Raiders on Tuesday, Feb. 18. At the end of a successful night, the Warriors came out on...

Swinging to shoot the ball towards the Maverick net, Defender Ella Smith '27 prepares to kick the ball. Smith played a pivotal role in aiding her teammates move the ball down the field in long strides without losing possession to the Mavericks.

JV Women’s Soccer Shuts Out McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2025

  Rising to the challenge of a high-intensity game against the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Feb. 14, the JV women’s soccer team came out on top 3-0. This win continues their season-long victory...

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