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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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Sam Caro ‘18 swims the 50 meters towards the diving board.

Warriors Swim in 30 Degree Weather at Round Rock Invitational Meet

Amy Ma, Reporter November 1, 2017

The swim team participated in the Round Rock Invitational meet on Saturday, Oct. 28. The Warriors took first place with the boys' victory, and a surprising fourth place from the girls. Out of 21 teams,...

Miles Simpkins 18 runs with the ball towards the goal.

Lacrosse Holds Annual Stick Switch

Catherine Wiesehuegel, Reporter November 1, 2017

The men's and women's lacrosse teams held their annual stick switch Saturday, Oct. 28 on the grass field to support sport-wide camaraderie. Players enjoyed a stress-free game surrounded by friends....

Maddi Kriz 19, Emily Low 18, and Cassie Jackson 18, jump together to block the other teams hit.

Varsity Volleyball Takes Trojans 3-0 in First Playoff Game

Kate Connors, Social Media Director October 31, 2017

Westwood spirit filled the Field House on Monday, Oct. 30 as the varsity volleyball team (28-16) took on the Anderson Trojans (16-22) in the bi-district playoff game. The stands were full with members...

Joseph Kubelka 20 looks upfield after completing a pass.

GALLERY: JV Football Falls to the Dragons

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor October 31, 2017

Quarterback Will Jennings 18 hurdles over players for the winning touchdown of the game.

Warriors Slay the Dragons 45-41

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor October 28, 2017

Prior to 1992, Round Rock ISD had only two high schools within its bounds: Round Rock High School and Westwood High School. This led to the schools, which were separated by a railroad track, competing...

Maggie Stout 19 dives to save the ball and pass it to a teammate.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Round Rock Dragons 3-1

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter October 23, 2017

The Lady Warriors fought the Round Rock Dragons in a game that ended in the opponent's favor with a score of 3-1 on Friday, Oct. 20 at Round Rock High School. Overall, it was a great game on both parts,...

Matthew Lane 18 pulls through his 100 breaststroke.

Swim Team Places Third in AISD Invitational Meet

Amy Ma, Reporter October 23, 2017

The swim team participated in the AISD Invitational meet on Friday, Oct 20. There were two districts, 5A and 6A, and 21 different schools at this meet. The Warriors placed third overall with great...

Ryan Lindley 20 does the Pledge of Allegiance before the game.

Varsity Football Falls to the Tigers 56-28

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor October 21, 2017

On Friday, Oct. 20 the Westwood Warriors fell to the Stony Point Tigers 56-28 in their third game in district. To jump start the game, the Tigers kicked first and Brandon Kothlow ‘18 returned...

After completing a pass, Kameron Colvin 20 looks to evade a Stony Point defender.

JV Football Takes Down Stony Point 27-6

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor October 20, 2017

The JV football team faced the Stony Point Tigers and persevered to win 27-6 on Thursday, Oct. 19. The Warrior defense kept the Tigers out of the endzone for the majority of the game while the offense...

The participants of Spike Fest pose together on the sand courts. Photo credit to Westwood Volleyball.

Volleyball Organizes Spike Fest Fundraiser

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2017

The Westwood volleyball program held their annual Spike Fest tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the sand courts. Students were encouraged to bring a team of four to enjoy some friendly competition and fundraise...

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