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Soccer

Back to back, Nadia Gianetti '26 boxes out her defender to gain possession of the ball. In a high stakes game, like this playoff game, possession is key.

Varsity Girls Soccer Continues After Third Round Playoff Win

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter • April 6, 2025

Fired up ready to take on their third district game of the postseason on Friday, March 28, The Warriors faced off against NB Canyon Cougars in an intense game at the Warrior Bowl. The stands, jam packed...

Jumping into the air, Tayla Score '25 heads the ball towards the goal. A few moments later, the Warriors gained control of the ball and took a shot at the goal.

Varsity Girls Soccer Advances Further in Playoffs by Defeating Dripping Springs 2-1

Lena Boas, Extras Editor • March 27, 2025

Orange and white streamers line the Westwood bleachers as friends and family enthusiastically lift their homemade posters into the air, cheering on the varsity girls soccer team in their second University...

Carefully dribbling forward, Dhruv Pandare '27 initiates another Warrior attack despite the Ranger's resistance.

Westwood Warriors JV Orange Boys Soccer Narrowly Defeat Vista Ridge Raiders 1-0

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff • March 22, 2025

In the Warriors final district game of the season, the JV Orange boy's soccer team narrowly defeated the Vista Ridge Rangers with a score of 1-0 on Friday, March 14. In a very tight match, the Warriors...

After a half with no goals, Aiden Shen '26 and Ishaan Saini '26 celebrate their first point of the night as they run down the field. The goal was scored by Shen.

Varsity Boys Soccer Defeats Vista Ridge 4-3

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens • March 19, 2025

After a close game, the varsity boys soccer team beat the Vista Ridge Rangers in the Warrior Bowl on Friday, March 14. This game closed out the last home game of the season and threw them into the...

Maneuvering the ball, Nate Gundersen '27 attempts to break through the opposition near the midfield.

JV Orange Boys Soccer Demolishes Stony Point 4-0

Vishnu Muthuraman, Heritage Staff • March 18, 2025

In their 11th district game of the season, the JV orange boys soccer team defeated Stony Point High School 4-0 on Friday, March 7. The Warriors controlled the game from start to finish and tamed the...

Swinging her leg, Mia Wiele '26 takes a corner kick. Throughout the game, Wiele also took a penalty kick for the Warriors that almost made it into the goal, but just passed above the crossbar.

Varsity Women’s Soccer Defeats Vandegrift Vipers 2-1 in Last Home Game

Lena Boas, Extras Editor • March 17, 2025

In the last home game of the regular season, the varsity women’s soccer team beat the Vandegrift Vipers 2-1 on Tuesday, March 11. This win continued their season-long victory streak and brought home...

Leaning over, Santiago Pena '27 looks for the ball. Pena assisted 2 goals during the game.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs in Senior Night Game

Addy Temple and Mina Stephens • March 10, 2025

Celebrating Senior Night, the varsity boys soccer team honored their seniors with an overwhelming victory against the Stony Point Tigers on Friday, March 7. After a high scoring match, the game ended...

Jumping in the air, Rodrigo Garcia ‘26 blocks a Hutto player. Garcia attempted many shots throughout the game.

GALLERY: Varsity Boys Soccer Hunts Down Hippos

Mina Stephens, Heritage Sports Editor • March 1, 2025

With teammates close behind, Santiago Peña ‘27 takes possession of the ball. The team used communication on the field to ensure they stayed ahead of the Raiders.

Varsity Boys Soccer Triumphs Against Cedar Ridge 6-1

Mina Stephens and Addy Temple • February 22, 2025

Fighting the bitter cold through their match against Cedar Ridge, the boys varsity soccer team dominated the Raiders on Tuesday, Feb. 18. At the end of a successful night, the Warriors came out on...

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...

Sliding under her defender, Jaelynn Solis '27 attempts to kick the ball to space while fighting against the wet slippery ground. The Warriors played against Mcneil while facing the rain and freezing temperatures but continued to keep the ball moving in order to stay warm and active.

Varsity Women’s Soccer Ices Out McNeil

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter • February 16, 2025

Celebrating Valentine's Day, the  varsity women's soccer team battled  against the McNeil Mavericks in a fast-paced game at the Warrior Bowl on Friday, Feb. 14. The Warriors pushed hard and fought...

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...

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