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Reaching out, wide receiver Oliver Yu 20 sprints into the end zone. Yus touchdown tied the score and sent the game into overtime. “I felt vindicated because it’s what I was waiting for the entire game. It’s what keeps you going in the end, just making plays like this,” Yu said.

Varsity Football Drops OT Battle vs. East View 42-35

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor August 30, 2019

Energy levels were high and many jersey-clad students packed the stands on Thursday, Aug. 29, ready to see the varsity football team take on the East View Patriots in the team’s season opener at...

Hayden Schultz 23 sprints past the Patriot defense. He was pushed out of bounds, but not before he picked up 21 yards.

Freshman Football Defeated by East View 32-3

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker August 30, 2019

In the season opener, the freshman football team went up against Eastview and lost by a score of 32-3 on Wednesday, Aug. 28th. The Warriors had a rough start. Their defense had a tough time stopping...

Kenzie Beckham 21 sets the ball. This play ended with Westwood winning the point.

Varsity Volleyball Destroys Westlake 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the varsity volleyball team played against Westlake in an intense back-to-back game. The ladies defeated the Chaparrals 3-0. “The game was tough but we worked really hard...

Pablo Lomeli 21, Zach Carver 21, and Nima Ashtari 20 jostle for space at the start of the race.

Cross Country Opens Season at Vista Ridge Invite

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor August 26, 2019

After a grueling summer of training, the cross country team began racing on Friday, August 23 at the annual Vista Ridge Invitational, hosted by Vista Ridge High School. In a competitive field of 40...

Kiana Graham 20 and Kinaa Graham 23 celebrate after winning the point.

Varsity Tennis Clinches 12-7 Win Against The Woodlands

Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2019

  On Thursday, Aug. 22, the varsity tennis team faced the Woodland Highlanders on their home court, with a huge overall victory of 12-7.  The game began with doubles matchplay as the Warriors...

Allie Shepherd 23 bumps the ball into the air.

JV White Volleyball Demolishes Hays 2-0

Alondra Garza, Photographer August 21, 2019

On Tuesday, August 20, the JV White volleyball team came out on top in a heated match against Hays. Starting off strong, the Lady Warriors were up 5-3 within the first few minutes and quickly scored...

Maddie Gillispie 20 bumps the ball.

Varsity Volleyball Dominates Hays 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor August 21, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the varsity volleyball team crushed the Hays Rebels 3-0 in the first game since school started. The bleachers were packed with the support of parents, students, and alumni. “We...

Olivia Cook 23 jumps in the air to hit the  ball.

Freshman Volleyball Overpowered by Hays 2-0

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor August 21, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Lady Warriors lost 2-0 to the Hays Rebels. The first point of the game went to the Rebels, but the Warriors quickly caught up with a strong team effort. In the beginning...

Claire Delane 23 jumps to spike the ball over the net.

JV Orange Volleyball Defeated By Hays 2-0

Serena Manwani, Reporter August 21, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Orange Lady Warriors played the Hays Rebels, but unfortunately lost 2-0. “We lost that game ourselves,” coach Amber Hall said.  “I don’t think they beat us - we...

Nate Anderson 21 catches the ball and gets ready to make a move on the defender.

Varsity Football Competes in 7v7 Tournament

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief May 26, 2019

  On Saturday, May 25, Westwood High School hosted a 7v7 football tournament. After initially struggling, the Warriors found a rhythm but just fell short of qualifying for the state tournament. In...

Robbie Jeng 21 looks down the field, searching for an open receiver while EJ Wiley 21 tries to reach him.

Varsity Football Competes in Spring Game

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor May 15, 2019

After weeks of preparation, the varsity football team played their annual scrimmage on Tuesday, May 14. The final score was 45-45, which included additional points awarded for successful maneuvers. The...

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