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Soccer

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...

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

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