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Westwood Horizon

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Griffin Goss 26 makes a pass across the field. Goss used good footwork and long passes to get around the Mavericks and the ball down the line.

JV Orange Soccer Beats McNeil in 3-1 Blowout

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff March 5, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the JV Orange men’s soccer team played against the McNeil Mavericks at the Warrior Bowl, ending the game in a 3-1 win. The Warriors played hard against the Mavericks, constantly...

Tucking her head tightly against her knees, Jazzlyn Vaughan 26 performs her routine dive. As a sophmore, Vaughan is Coach McBreartys first State Qualifier in Diving and is looking forward to expanding her success in the next two years. “It’s kinda crazy,” Vaughan said. “I’m just in shock and it just makes me so excited and proud of myself.”

Swim and Dive Ends Season at State UIL Meet

Valerie Zhang, Reporter March 4, 2024

Held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Friday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 24 as Swim and Dive concluded their 2024 season at the 6A UIL state swim meet. They closed off another...

Moving the ball up the field, Ishaan Saini ‘26 focuses intently on keeping possession of the ball. For most of the game, possession switched between the Warriors and the Mavericks, so Saini was intent on keeping the ball on offense.

Varsity Boys Soccer Loses Unbeaten Streak to McNeil in 1-0 Defeat

Mina Stephens, Heritage Staff February 29, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the varsity boys soccer team played against the McNeil Mavericks, ending the game in a 1-0 loss. With their starting goalkeeper Owen Plug ‘24 back in the game after months on...

Lunging towards the ball, Audrey Savoie 26 wards off the Raiders player from maneuvering past the Lady Warriors defense. Throughout the game, there were multiple one on one battles which contributed to the overall win for Westwood.

Varsity Girls Soccer Demolish Cedar Ridge 3-0

Lena Boas, Extras Editor February 26, 2024

The varsity girls' soccer team played an intense game against Cedar Ridge on Tuesday, Feb. 20, which resulted in a 3-0 win for the Lady Warriors. In addition to game night, it was also sponsor night,...

In a struggle for the ball, Truitt Forse 27 (Round Rock High School) prepares to steal the ball from a Vandegrift player behind him. Forse, an attacker, is the lone freshman on the varsity team.

Varsity Mens Lacrosse Outmatched by Vandegrift 10-3

Scott Seamon, Managing Editor February 23, 2024

The varsity men's’ lacrosse team, comprised of players from Westwood, Round Rock, McNeil, and Cedar Ridge high schools, played Vandegrift in a fast-paced and intense match at McNeil’s Maverick...

Eyes on fixed on the ball, defender Ella Smith 27 tries to maneuver around Raider defense to gain back possession. Smith played a crucial role in helping the Warriors keep the ball in the Raiders half.

JV Women’s Soccer Triumphs 4-0 Against Cedar Ridge

Aarya Kale, Reporter February 23, 2024

Immersed in a series of aggressive, repeated attempts at the goal, the JV women’s soccer team was only stopped in their offensive onslaught against the Cedar Ridge Raiders by the buzzer, signaling...

Jack Cox ‘26 kicks the ball to an open teammate. During the game, Cox proved that he was essential to the team by scoring a point for Westwood and executing skilled plays.

Varsity Boys Soccer Suffers Disappointing Loss Against Round Rock 3-2

Mina Stephens, Heritage Staff February 21, 2024

The varsity boys soccer team played an intense and aggressive match against their rivals the Round Rock Dragons on Tuesday, Feb. 13, ending the game in a 3-2 defeat. The last time the Warriors took...

Running with the ball up the field, Aiden Shen 26 shields it from a defender. A key player in this game, Shen scored both goals for the team.

JV Orange Soccer Sweeps Round Rock 2-0

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff February 21, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the JV Orange boys soccer team won against the Round Rock Dragons in a 2-0 clean sweep. The game transitioned constantly between offense and defense with the Warriors applying...

Tightening the gap between his opponents, Max Laine 27 lands in fourth place with a time of 56.95. From this swim, he became the fourth freshman in Westwood Swim and Dive history to qualify for State.

Swim and Dive Makes a Splash at Regional Championships

Valerie Zhang, Reporter February 15, 2024

Leading into the next round of Championship Season, Swim and Dive competed in the Regionals Meet in San Antonio from Thursday, Feb. 8, to Saturday, Feb. 10. The boys' team scored a total of 217.5 points...

Smiling wide, Maddy Serpas 24 and Francie Smith 24 pose for a photo before practice. The two Game Day Leaders have led the team through a successful year through their leadership and example.

Behind the Bow: Cheerleaders Maddy Serpas and Francie Smith Reflect on Leadership

Lilah Schlanger, Reporter February 14, 2024

Behind the ruffling of pom poms and enthusiastic smiles, two leaders coordinate and organize Westwood cheer. The job of game day leader is no small task for any cheer member, but Maddy Serpas ‘24 and...

Jack Cox ‘26 makes direct eye contact with an open teammate as he passes the ball. Throughout the game the varsity boys displayed a clear sense of trust in each other as their plays became more intricate.

Varsity Soccer Breaks Losing Streak With Tie to Vandegrift

Mina Stephens, Heritage Staff February 13, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 9, the varsity men’s soccer team played against the Vandegrift Vipers in their seventh district game of the year, ending the match with a score of 1-1. Last time the Warriors played the...

Eyes on the prize Claire Lee 26 crashes to the basket to make a basket. Lee was a huge part of the Lady Warriors offense and scored multiple baskets throughout the game.

Varsity Basketball Suffers Heartbreaking Loss to McNeil

Maddy Yendle, Reporter February 11, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 2, varsity women's basketball faced their rivals, the McNeil Mavericks in their last home game of the season. Throughout the game the Lady Warriors displayed their defensive prowess...

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