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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

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Christie French 19 dodges an opponent in an offensive play.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Decimates Round Rock 54-38, Moves on to Playoffs

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 9, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team exacted their revenge against the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Feb. 8 after a devastating defeat a couple weeks prior. This game determined which of the two teams...

Niko Djordjevic 21 kicks the ball across the field with an opponent close behind.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Dominates 3-1 Win vs. Stony Point

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor February 9, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 8, the varsity boys’ soccer team looked to bounce back after a disappointing 3- 3 draw on Tuesday and to defend their home field against the visiting Stony Point Tigers. A frigid...

Christian Robinson 20 shoots against two Leander defenders.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Clobbers Leander 58-51

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 7, 2019

The varsity boys’ basketball team defended their home court against the Leander Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Warriors’ strong offense kept them in the lead for the entire game. The first quarter...

Ailsinn Concannon 22 strives to steal the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Tie Leander Lions 0-0

Audrey Lemen, Index Manager February 7, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Lady Warriors took on the Leander Lions and ended the game with a score of 0-0. The game consisted of multiple shots, but unfortunately none of them made it in the back of the...

Anish Maddipoti 20 dribbles the ball as he searches for a way to get past the Leander Lions.

JV Boys’ Basketball Subdues Leander Lions 45-30

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor February 6, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the JV boys’ basketball team beat the Leander Lions 45-30. It was a tough game with lots of back and forth, but the Warriors were able to stay strong throughout and earn a decisive...

Karsten Bresser 22 moves to get around his opponent.

Freshman Orange Boys’ Basketball Tames Lions 49-28

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor February 6, 2019

The freshman orange boys’ basketball team emerged victorious against the Leander Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Warriors took an early lead against the Lions and fought until the end with a final...

The team poses together after the meet.

Swim & Dive Set Records at Region, 11 Advance to State

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2019

Eleven swimmers will represent the Warriors at the State Swim and Dive meet after a triumphant run at the Region III-6A Championships on Feb. 2 and Feb. 3. Competing in one of the strongest regions...

Makayla Coy 19 dribbles past an opponent in a game against Hendrickson on Jan. 16.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Prevails Over Vandegrift 47-36

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 3, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team defeated the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Feb. 2. Despite emerging with a large point lead of 47-36, the game was a tough battle between the two teams. With...

Corey Levinson 19 gets past an opponent.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Suffers Defeat Against Vandegrift 65-50

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief February 2, 2019

With the crowd roaring throughout the game, the varsity boys’ basketball team took on the talented Vandegrift Vipers and eventually fell 65-50 on Friday, Feb. 1. Both teams came out firing on...

Anthony Bibbo ‘20 scores the first goal of the game.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Shows Grit in 3-2 Win over Vandegrift

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor February 2, 2019

Despite facing numerous injuries and illnesses that sidelined and weakened key players, the varsity boys’ soccer team showcased the depth of their roster in a nail-biting 3-2 win at home over the...

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