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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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Maggie Stout 19 gets in position to bump the ball to Lauren Gregorczyk 18

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Hutto in 3-0 Game

Alex Reece, Reporter September 27, 2017

Without a large crowd to back them up, the Lady Warriors varsity volleyball team was still able to defeat the Hutto Hippos for a well deserved 3-0 win on Friday, Sept. 22. “I think it was...

Abby Gregorczyk 21 looks up at the ball as it goes over the net.

JV Orange Volleyball Vanquishes the Hutto Hippos in Two Sets

Arthur Wang, Reporter September 25, 2017

The JV Orange volleyball team defeated the Hutto Hippos 2-0 in their fifth district game on Friday, Sept. 22. In both sets, the Warriors were able to gain an early lead and hold onto it until the end...

Staley Varozza 18 dives into the pool to begin the race.

Swim Team Takes Home Top Titles in District Opener

Amy Ma, Reporter September 25, 2017

The swim team participated in the Round Rock District Opener on Sept. 21 at Round Rock High School. Four other schools, including Cedar Ridge, Stony Point, Hendrickson, and Round Rock also took part...

Chris Martinez 18 holds off an opposing player.

Varsity Football Falls Short to Vista Ridge Rangers 56-49

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor September 23, 2017

The Warriors fell short to the Vista Ridge Rangers, ending with a score of 56-49 on Friday, Sept. 22. The Rangers were celebrating their homecoming game, but this did not hinder the Warriors' will...

Claire Gray 21 and Sara Sagues 21 prepare to hit the ball as it comes over the net.

JV White Volleyball Conquers Hutto Hippos in Two Sets

Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Extras Editor September 23, 2017

The JV White volleyball team faced off against the Hutto Hippos on Friday, Sept. 22. Though it was a running battle with consistent defense on both sides, the Lady Warriors dominated the game 2-0 and...

Cody Crider 20 sprint up the field after receiving a kick with Kam Colvin 20 at his side.

JV Football Falls to the Vista Ridge Rangers 34-7

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor September 21, 2017

JV football faced off against the Vista Ridge Rangers at the Warrior Bowl, on Thursday, Sept. 21, in the final game before district season began. Unfortunately, this game ended with a 34-7 loss for...

Delaney Willing 21 and Lauren King 21 block the opposing teams spike.

JV Orange Volleyball Falls to Cedar Ridge

Alex Reece, Reporter September 19, 2017

The JV Orange volleyball team fought hard against the Cedar Ridge Raiders for all three sets Friday, Sept. 15 but unfortunately came to an undesired end when the Raiders took the victory with a 1-2...

Nathan Early 20 and Jacob Stubbs 18 dive off in the 100 freestyle.

Swim Team Hosts Teacher Appreciation Meet

Amy Ma, Reporter September 17, 2017

The swim team hosted their annual Orange and Black swim meet on Saturday, Sept 16. Like every year, their team is divided into two teams, Orange and Black, and compete against each other in the first...

The Warriors celebrate after they win the first set.

Varsity Volleyball Crushes Cedar Ridge

Sam Pearcy, Photographer September 17, 2017

The Cedar Ridge Raiders stepped into the Field House on Friday, Sept. 15, completely oblivious to the fact that the Lady Warriors were about to beat them in three quick sets, without their head coach...

Gavin Thomas 21 and Coleman Hewitt 19 run side-by-side across the finish line.

Men’s Cross Country Sweeps Jarrell Meet

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor September 16, 2017

Boys' varsity and JV cross country teams swept the Jarrell meet, leaving a robust impression on the field. Everyone showed up with a drive to succeed, which inevitably lead them to reaching their goal...

Ethan Brown 19 leaps to tackle a Leander defender.

Varsity Football Trounces Leander Lions

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor September 15, 2017

Thursday night the Warriors trounced the Leander Lions, tagging them with a 0-3 record for the start of the Lions’ season. The Dragon stadium was pervaded with determination, prevalence, and upsurging...

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