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Brandon Parks '20 dribbles the ball through the opposing defense.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Scrimmage Foreshadows Season

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director November 8, 2018

After months of preparation, the varsity boys’ basketball team proved themselves with a victory of 50-18 against the Cedar Creek Eagles and 29-22 against the Lehman Lobos on Monday, Nov. 7. To obtain...

Varsity Tennis Clinches Program's First State Title

Varsity Tennis Clinches Program’s First State Title

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

The last time Westwood tennis qualified for State, head coach Travis Dalrymple was a sophomore on the team. That was 21 years ago. Coach Dalrymple watched from the courts on Thursday as the varsity...

Makayla Coy '19 Nominated for VYPE Basketball Award

Makayla Coy ’19 Nominated for VYPE Basketball Award

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Makayla Coy ‘19 has been selected by high school sports magazine VYPE as one of the top 24 returning Austin-area girls’ basketball players. The player with the most votes, as determined in this...

Seniors Ethan Brown and Damon Harris work together to take down a Stony Point running back.

Varsity Football Falls In Thursday Night Showdown To Stony Point

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor November 2, 2018
The varsity football team traveled to Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex to square off against the Stony Point Tigers in an important district matchup, but couldn’t come out with the win on the team’s only Thursday night game of the season, falling to the visitors by a score of 31-17. Mohan Hegde ‘19 was able to catch a touchdown pass from ...
Zoe Menendez '20 jumps up and spikes the ball across the net.

Varsity Volleyball Slips Under Cypress Ranch in Playoff Match

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor November 1, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the varsity volleyball team competed in the final match of the Lady Warriors’ 2018 season, taking on Cypress Ranch in the first round of playoffs, but ultimately losing 3-1....

Somil Gupta '19 takes a breath during the 100-meter butterfly.

Warriors Place Second at Round Rock Invitational Meet

Victoria Novoa, Photographer October 29, 2018

The swim team took part of the Round Rock Invitational Meet on Saturday, Oct 27. Boys placed second tying with McNeil, and girls took second place being beat by the Round Rock team. Although they got...

Clinging onto the ball, Nate Anderson '21 reaches for the end zone.

Varsity Football Tames Leander, Dominates In 49-27 Win

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

The varsity football team was able to bounce back from three straight losses as they dominated Leander on the road at Bible Stadium, winning by a score of 49-27 on the cool night of Oct. 27. The offense...

Tomas Henry '21 clutches the ball as he heads down the field.

JV Football Eaten By Lions 16-7

Ian Drerup, Video Editor October 27, 2018

On Thursday, Oct. 25, JV football took on the Leander Lions and lost 16-7. Leander started the game with a touchdown, making the score 6-0. Tomas Henry ‘21 brought the score to 7-6 with a touchdown...

Militzy Gremillion-Llanos '22 bumps the ball in a game against Hendrickson on Oct. 16.

Freshman Volleyball Vanquished By Vipers 2-0

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor October 25, 2018

In their Homecoming game, the freshman volleyball team lost to their opponents, the Vandegrift Vipers, on Oct. 19. The game began in the small gym with a lot of energy from both teams and the crowd....

McKayla Ross '22 hits the ball to the Rangers.

JV Orange Volleyball Crushes the Vista Ridge Rangers 2-0

Audrey Lemen, Index Manager October 25, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the Lady Warriors attacked the Vista Ridge Rangers in only two sets to win their last game of the season. Starting off the set with a bang, the Rangers served the ball and the...

Varsity Volleyball Ends Senior Night On A High, Looks to Playoffs

Varsity Volleyball Ends Senior Night On A High, Looks to Playoffs

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor October 24, 2018

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the varsity volleyball team crushed the Vista Ridge Raiders 3-2 in a match that qualified the team for playoffs. The game was also Senior Night, and began with each senior player...

The team comes together after earning a point during the first set.

JV White Volleyball Bitten By Vipers 2-1

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor October 21, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 25, the JV White team fought against the Vandegrift Vipers, falling 2-1 despite their best efforts. “We definitely got into our groove as a team and we played well,” Bella Garcia...

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