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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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Kenzie Beckham 21 pushes the ball over the net.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to the Cedar Ridge Raiders 3-2

Audrey Lemen, Index Manager October 11, 2018

The varsity volleyball team faced off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Oct. 9 in a killer battle which ended with a 3-2 loss for the Lady Warriors. As students walked in, they got tickets...

While running up the field, Nate Anderson 21 looks to dodge an oncoming McNeil defender.

Varsity Football Falls In Heartbreaking 32-29 Loss to McNeil

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

The varsity football team faced off with rival McNeil looking to notch their fourth win on the season, but fell in gut-wrenching fashion by a score of 32-29. The Warriors weren’t able to rebound...

Preston Neidhart 20 runs toward the end zone with a group of players behind him.

JV Football Suffers Defeat Against McNeil 37-14

Ian Drerup, Video Editor October 6, 2018

On Thursday, Oct. 4, the JV football took on the McNeil Mavericks and lost 37-14.   Diego Gonzalez ‘21 scored the first touchdown of the game, and a two-point conversion starting the game with...

Adam Tomsio 19 points at the camera mid race.

JV Cross Country Prepares For District Meet In Pre-District Race

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor October 6, 2018

On Thursday, Oct. 4, the JV Cross Country team returned to Old Settlers Park for the second time this season to compete in the Pre-District meet. This meet gives runners the chance to see all the...

Daniel Antov 21 participates in a doubles match.

Varsity Tennis Trounces McNeil 10-0 in District Semifinal

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor October 6, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 5, the varsity tennis squad took to their home court to take on the McNeil Mavericks in the District Semifinal. The Warriors emerged with a decisive victory, winning all 10 matches...

The JV Orange team joins together to plan to defeat Round Rock.

JV Volleyball Can’t Quite Crush The Rock

Rosie Deal and Ruhee Nemawarkar October 4, 2018

JV Orange Slips Under Round Rock 2-0 The JV Orange team lost a tough game to Round Rock High School on Friday, Sept. 28. The girls fought hard, but came out losing with a score of 2-0 against the...

Junna Castel 20 turns the corner towards the end of her race.
Photo Courtesy of Hector Lomeli

Varsity Cross Country Races at Statewide McNeil Invite

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor October 1, 2018

On Saturday, Sept. 28, over 7,000 athletes from across Texas traveled to Old Settlers Park to go toe-to-toe with one another in one of the most competitive races in the country. This year, the Warriors...

The varsity girls celebrate their win against the Round Rock Dragons.

Varsity Volleyball Conquers Dragons 3-0

Mary Miller, Executive Editor September 29, 2018

The varsity volleyball team crushed the Round Rock Dragons 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 28 in a match dedicated to breast cancer survivors. Dubbed “Dig Pink Night,” the game was in support of the Breast...

The team comes together congratulating each other on a scored point.

Freshman Volleyball Falls To Round Rock Dragons 0-2

Darya Mohajeri, Heritage Editor in Chief September 29, 2018

The freshman volleyball team was defeated by the Round Rock Dragons with a score of 0-2 on Friday, Sept. 28 during the annual Dig for the Cure match. Pink balloons were placed throughout the stands,...

Oliver Spradlin 22 and Coach Devin Hughes talk game strategy from the sidelines.

Freshman Football Loses To Round Rock 28-20 And 50-6

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 29, 2018

The freshman teams took on the Round Rock Dragons on Sept. 28 at the Warrior Bowl and both lost 28-20 and 50-6. During the first quarter of the Freshman B game, Xzavier Miller ‘22 scored the first...

Sprinting towards the end zone, Luca Mazzola 19 escapes the grasp of a defending Round Rock player.

Varsity Football Falls in High-Scoring Battle to Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

In a game that showcased lots of points and lots of rain, the varsity football team faced off against their arch-rivals, Round Rock, but fell in a shootout, with a score of 51-42. Despite the loss,...

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