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Soccer

Swinging to shoot the ball towards the Maverick net, Defender Ella Smith '27 prepares to kick the ball. Smith played a pivotal role in aiding her teammates move the ball down the field in long strides without losing possession to the Mavericks.

JV Women’s Soccer Shuts Out McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Aarya Kale, News Editor February 18, 2025

  Rising to the challenge of a high-intensity game against the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Feb. 14, the JV women’s soccer team came out on top 3-0. This win continues their season-long victory...

Preparing to stop the ball, Rahul Kuthiala '25, Kaz Seyhoon '26, Caleb Fagan '25, and Nico Hamelin '27 form a defensive wall. Multiple penalty kicks were awarded to both teams throughout the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ends Winning Streak With Loss Against Vandegrift Vipers

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff February 11, 2025

Facing a difficult opponent, the varsity boys soccer team lost their six-game winning streak to the Vandegrift Vipers in their seventh district game on Friday, Feb. 7. After a hard-fought game with...

Preparing to kick the ball after a penalty, Nate Gunderson '27 sends the Warriors down the field. The penalty kick gave the Warriors the position needed to score.

Boy’s JV Orange Soccer Team Bit by Vandegrift Vipers 2-1

Bella Yi and Jacob Chow February 11, 2025

Taking their home field in one of the toughest matches of the season, JV boys soccer matched up against the Vandegrift Vipers On Friday, Feb. 7. However, despite a tense game, the Warriors took home...

Lunging for the ball, Audrey Savoie '26 tries to gain possession of the ball. Communication and good touches played a big role in the 5-0 win for Westwood.

Varsity Girls Soccer Wins 5-0 Against Stony Point

Lena Boas, Extras Editor February 9, 2025

In a high intensity game, the varsity women’s soccer team defeated the Stony Point Tigers 5-0 on Tuesday, Feb 4. The Warriors quickly set the tone after the first ten minutes, as Mia Wiele ‘26...

Receiving the ball from Defender Jackson Bowen '26, Defender Madeleine Ziegler '27 moves to shoot the ball into the goal. The Warriors utilized powerful offense and defense alike to score six goals while keeping Tiger points to a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Hunts Stony Point Tigers 6-0

Aarya Kale, News Editor February 7, 2025

Claiming their highest-scoring win of the season, the JV women’s soccer team added yet another power-packed victory to their season’s record, crushing the Stony Point Tigers 6-0 on Tuesday, Feb....

In an attempt to steal the ball, Lucas Carlos '27 blocks a Dragon's path. He would prove essential to making breakthroughs through the Round Rock defense lines.

JV Orange Boys Soccer Makes Comeback, Defeating Round Rock 4-2

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff February 5, 2025

Competing in their fourth district game of the season, the boys JV orange soccer team played their fourth district game against the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Jan. 31, ending the game with another...

Blocking his opponent, Caleb Fagan ‘25 positions himself to gain possession of the ball. Fagan was in the starting lineup and was an essential player who was always open for a pass.

Varsity Boys Soccer Ties Intense Game Against Dragons

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens February 4, 2025

Facing tough competition against the Round Rock Dragons, the varsity boys soccer team tied 0-0 at their fifth district game on Friday, Jan. 31. In past years, Round Rock had been a difficult team to...

High fiving his young teammate, Romir Jain ‘25 celebrates a goal with his team during a scrimmage. The Warriors served as role models and mentors for the kids who came to the event.

GALLERY: Varsity Soccer Boys Meet Future

Addy Temple, Heritage Staff February 3, 2025

Focused on the ball, Defender Kensington Kaynes '28 chases Hippo offense to regain possession. The Warriors brought renewed aggressiveness to the game in order to keep Hutto's score at a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Continues Victory Streak Against Hutto 3-0

Aarya Kale, News Editor January 28, 2025

To continue their ongoing victory streak, the JV women’s soccer team earned yet another win against the Hutto Hippos, shutting them out 3-0, on Friday, Jan. 24. Now well into the season and accustomed...

Putting as much distance between himself and the goal as possible, Caleb Fagan ‘25 tries to find an exit. As the game progressed, it became more physical.

Varsity Boys Soccer Deconstructs the Manor Mustangs 3-2 in Third District Game

Mina Stephens and Addy Temple January 24, 2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the varsity men’s soccer team outplayed the Manor Mustangs in their third district game of the season, ending the game with a score of 3-2. With the opening whistle, the crowd...

Pushing against Raider offense, Defender Erin Lott '28 protects the ball, allowing Forward Misha Baxamoosa '28 to regain possession for the Warriors. Both Warrior offense and defense worked seamlessly together to score four goals and keep the Raider score to a zero.

JV Women’s Soccer Dominates for Win Against Cedar Ridge 4-0

Aarya Kale, News Editor January 19, 2025

In an aggressive bout of powerful offense, the JV women’s soccer team successfully caught their second win of the season, 4-0 against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Friday, Jan. 17. Even with numerous...

Applying pressure to get the ball back, Mia Wiele '26 attempts to get the ball back after Westwood turns it over. Westwood holds possession of the ball during most of the game against Cedar Ridge.

Varsity Girls Soccer Bests Cedar Ridge

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter January 19, 2025

Taking on the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Friday, Jan. 17, the varsity girls soccer team played their first district game of the season. Fighting frigid temperatures the Warriors fought hard through both...

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