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On the green, Jonathan Kim 24 aims his ball before taking his final swing. Although Kim struggled with the first two holes, he ended up with a total score of 76, only two points away from the winning score of 74. I was just trying to enjoy the whole round, Kim said. I didnt think too much about my score, and tried to focus on the holes I had left.

Skierski and Kim Shine in Successful Outing for Varsity Men’s Golf

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor December 7, 2023

The varsity boys golf team competed against 12 other high schools in a stroke play tournament at Balcones Country Club on Monday, Dec. 4. Despite getting off to a rough start, the team came in 1st...

Getting ready to make a play, Isabella DAlessandro 25 runs the ball down the court and settles down her teammates. She prepared her teammates for a motion offense which the team worked on all week in practice.

Varsity Women’s Basketball Hit Roadblock in 48-36 Loss to Manor

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

As the buzzer rang out at the end of the game on Tuesday, Dec. 5, the varsity women’s basketball team lost to the Manor Mustangs 48-36. The Lady Warriors came into the game on a hot streak, winning...

Taking the wide open layup Abby thailing 26 jumps up with no defenders in front of her. The Lady Warriors have worked on upcourt passes and good offensive looks this season.

JV Girls Basketball Overcome Early Struggles Beating Pflugerville 40-30

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter December 1, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, JV women’s Basketball took on Pflugerville High School in a heated match up. The Warriors had a close game but ultimately came out with the win. The final score was 40-30. The...

Keeping her head low, Leah Zhang 26 completes the first 50 of the 100-Breastroke. Zhang specializes in mid-distance events such as the 100-Yard-Breastroke and the 200-Yard-Medley.

Swim and Dive Breaks Out Ahead Of Competition at TISCA Meet

Valerie Zhang, Reporter November 30, 2023

On Saturday, Nov. 18, Swim and Dive traveled to Dallas to compete in the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA) meet at the Mansfield Natatorium. This was one of the most successful...

Ava Sartor 25 blocks a Pflugerville player. Lady Warriors defense has improved throughout the season, consistently blocking the opposing team throughout the game.

Varsity Girls Basketball Beats Pflugerville 48-35 in Tight Game

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor November 29, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 29 varsity basketball played against their Austin-area foes, beating the Pflugerville Panthers 48-35. Throughout the entire game, Westwood played consistent strong defense against...

Making a layup Charlie King 27 soars up to the rim to lay it in. He dodged a block after running across the court to make the basket, and gave the Warriors a brief lead.

Freshman Basketball Suffers Loss to Johnson in Back-and-Forth Game

Sydney Fuller and Madison Kennedy November 16, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 10, the Freshman Orange basketball team took on the Johnson Jaguars in their debut game of the season, giving up a lead, and losing to the Jags 49-43. As the clock began to tick,...

Flying off the blocks, NamAnh Truong 25 launches into her 100-Yard-Freestyle. Over the course of the meet, she received three 1st places, and one 2nd place.

Swim and Dive Blows Aggieland Competition Out of Water

Valerie Zhang, Reporter November 15, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 10, Swim and Dive competed at the Aggieland Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium in College Station. Swimmers left school at 6:30 and drove two hours to College Station, finished...

Lola Valentina 26 traps the opponent in the corner while playing tight defense. The Warriors shut the Kangaroos down for the most part only allowing 51 points.

JV Girls Basketball Falls to Killeen 51-36

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter November 14, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7,  JV women's basketball played an intense game against Killeen High school. The Lady Warriors pushed hard, trying to keep pace with the Kangaroos through the entire game, but fell...

Indy McBrearty 25 goes up for a layup during the first half of the game. McBrearty is a started as a guard for the warriors varsity for the first team this year.

Varsity Basketball Loses Opener to Johnson 61-55

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor November 12, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 10, varsity basketball opened their season taking on the Johnson Jaguars in what became a true back-and-forth fight between two teams coming off of playoff seasons the year prior. Despite...

Coach Kelli Payton talks to the Lady Warriors before the game. Coach Payton thinks that the win will give the Lady Warriors more confidence.
Its always nice to set the tone early., Coach Payton said. The fans in the stands were great, and getting a win in front of them will hopefully keep them coming, as well as attract more people. This gave our girls confidence in the fact that they know they can compete with any team we face.

Varsity Girls Basketball Outlast Killeen 53-49 in Home Victory

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor November 9, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Westwood’s Varsity Warriors edged out a victory against the Killeen Kangaroos in the first home game of the season. The final score was close, at 53-49. The crowd watched anxiously...

Taking a quick breath, Jaden Steen 24 races to the wall. As the last leg of the 200-yard-medley relay, she played an intricate role in gaining points for the girls during the Round Rock Opener.

Living out a Dream: Swim and Dive Captain Jaden Steen Reflects on Career

Valerie Zhang, Reporter November 7, 2023

From carrying on traditions such as big sister-little sister activities to securing first place as part of the 200-yard-medley relay, Swim and Dive Captain Jaden Steen ‘24 has been a vital member...

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