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Lifeguards at El Salido Pool gather for a picture after swimming 20 laps for Swim Across Texas. Photo courtesy of El Salido.

It’s Time to Swim Across Texas

Amy Ma, Reporter August 29, 2017

The Swim Across Texas lifeguard challenge has begun again. Every summer lifeguards all over Texas take part in this challenge to raise awareness for child drowning, while also keeping lifeguards in shape...

Offensive line and defensive line prepare to blitz.

Warriors Show Off Spring Training at Spring Game

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor May 18, 2017

In the Warriors’ spring season closer, the defense triumphed over the offense in their annual spring scrimmage on Tuesday, May 16. This year’s spring game presented a competition factor that the...

Kayla Shea 17 throws a clear.

Kayla Shea ’18 Looks Forward to College Career in Lacrosse

Haley Haverda, Reporter May 18, 2017

Standing at 5’1” inside of a six foot goal, being the only one to save the ball if an opposing player gets past the defense, might sound like an intense situation, but for varsity girls’ lacrosse...

Lizzie Taylor 18 and Gabby Garcia 19 smile for pictures with managers Jade Ivison 17 and Meredith Reece 18.

Softball Celebrates Their Season One Last Time

Jena Hawks May 12, 2017

On Sunday, April 30, the softball team officially closed their season with their end of the year banquet. Both the JV and varsity teams brought their families to celebrate the end of a fantastic season....

Kiana Graham 20 poses with head tennis coach Travis Dalrymple following her regionals win. Photo credit to Westwood Tennis

Kiana Graham ’20 Wins Regionals, Looks Beyond

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2017

Freshman tennis player Kiana Graham doesn’t break under pressure. With parents donning Olympic and World Championship track medals and siblings successfully competing collegiately, the strain has existed...

Cooper Carroll 17 and Ethan Twining 17 pose before the game.

Cedar Ridge Demolishes Varsity Baseball

Kate Connors, Social Media Director May 2, 2017

The varsity baseball team took on the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Friday, April 28 in their final game of the season. While the team lost 2-11, the boys kept their spirits high and enjoyed their season...

Freshmen Mia Kuge and KK Jenkins pose with bunny ears.

JV Softball Finishes Season Strong

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter April 29, 2017

Following a remarkable 13-2 win against Pflugerville High School, the JV Lady Warriors were left heartbroken in a 0-19 game versus Cedar Ridge High School Friday, April 21. Being top in the district, the...

Gabby Garcia 19 makes it safe at second.

Varsity Softball Falls to Cedar Ridge

Nicolle Duvall, Reporter April 28, 2017

After enduring a vigorous season composed of hard work, big wins, and sorrow losses, the time has come for the varsity softball team to hang their bats and return from the field. In their final game...

Defensive coach pep talks group one before going in.

Football Plays First Scrimmage of Spring Season

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor April 27, 2017

Proving their skills, the Warriors divided into groups based on their proficiency and position, each with a full officiating crew that executed with little to no penalties. On Thursday, April 27 the...

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