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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

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Soccer

Pablo Zavala 24 looks at the audience after scoring the Warriors first goal. The audience members stood up and cheered for the team.

Varsity Mens Soccer Faces Upsetting Duel Against Tigers

Amy Simon, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, the varsity mens soccer team competed against the Dripping Springs Tigers for the first round of playoffs. The Warriors previously earned the district champion title prior to...

Defender Jackson Connor 24 dribbles the ball into the middle of the field to get closer to the goal.

JV Orange Mens Soccer Claims Win Against Stony Point Tigers 4-0

Ashna Karthik, Instagram Account Manager March 14, 2023

With 24 seconds on the clock, the JV orange men's soccer team scored their last goal of the night and claimed a 4-0 victory against the Stony Point Tigers on Friday, March 3, setting the tone for the near...

Rodrigo Garcia 26 looks around the field to pass to his teammates.

JV White Soccer Snags Win Against Stony Point Tigers 2-0

Ruhi Singh, Heritage Sports Editor March 14, 2023

Coming off a 1-0 win against the McNeil Mavericks, the Warriors faced off with the Stony Point Tigers on Friday, March 3, and managed to snag a win of 2-0. From the kickoff, both teams were playing...

Freshman Kaleia Coughlin sprints back to keep the ball in play. With seven minutes left in the first half, Coughlin received a pass from a teammate and scored the ball far from the goal as the goalie was quickly moving out of the box.

Varsity Girls Soccer Reigns in 10-0 Win Against Manor Mustangs

Lena Boas, Extras Editor March 14, 2023

Goals came fast and furious for the Warriors in a 10-0 win against the Manor Mustangs on Tuesday, March 7. Since this was the last home game, this win marked the upcoming end of the regular season...

Excited, Daniel Goolsbey 24 jumps from the crowd of players, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Goolsbey and other members of the JV soccer team were present to show their support.

Varsity Mens Soccer Clinches District Champion Title Following 1-0 Win Against Vipers

Jayant Bettadpur, Reporter March 12, 2023

As the clock hit zero, fans and players alike stormed the field as the varsity men’s soccer team took down the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, March 17, with a score of 1-0. The game was intense throughout,...

With a traid of Mavericks surrounding her, Tayla Score 25 seeks out Bailey Shuford 25 for a pass. Both Score and Shuford worked to maintain home team possession and continue creating offensive opportunities.

JV Girls Soccer Slices Mustangs 9-0

Valeria Tijerina, Reporter March 10, 2023

The JV girls’ soccer team sliced the Manor Mustangs on Tuesday, March 7, beating them at a clean 9-0. Within the first couple minutes of the game, the Warriors scored two goals. Team spirit was through...

As he chases the ball, defender Mateo Ghercioiu 23 meets opposition from a Stony Point attacker. Skirmishes like this led to numerous penalties for both teams, as many frequently turned to holding jerseys or illegal slide tackles.

Varsity Men’s Soccer Cages Stony Point Tigers 4-0

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor March 5, 2023

The varsity men's soccer team won a high-octane game against the Stony Point Tigers on Friday, March 3, with the final score of 4-0. Though the game took some time to ramp up in speed and intensity,...

As she approaches the sideline, midfielder Kate Cotey 26 dribbles the ball from incoming opposition. Though the play resulted in a throw-in, Cotey gained a ground for the Warriors and maintained possession throughout.

JV Girls Soccer Matches Forces with McNeil Mavericks 0-0

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor March 4, 2023

The JV girls' soccer team faced off against McNeil on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in an even battle of offensive drives and defensive plays. The Mavericks received the kickoff, but no major plays were made...

Mia Wiele 26 readies herself to settle the ball from the air and kick it to her teammate down the field. Throughout the game, Wiele took numerous free kicks and scored two goals.

Varsity Girls Soccer Demolishes McNeil Mavericks 4-0

Lena Boas, Extras Editor March 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the varsity girls soccer team faced off against the McNeil Mavericks and won the game with a smashing 4-0. That night, sponsors watched the game free of charge, and each student...

Grinning, all ten seniors gather for a picture at the senior night ceremony. The ceremony took place in between the JV and varsity game with many friends and family in attendance.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Draws to Rangers on Senior Night

Lena Boas, Extras Editor February 27, 2023

On Friday, Feb. 24, the varsity girls soccer team tied 1-1 with the Vista Ridge Rangers on senior night. This game was especially meaningful for the ten seniors on the team, because it marked the approaching...

With opponent defenders on his heels, midfielder Nikhil Modak 24 dribbles the ball down the field. A strong presence in the midfield ensured the Warriors dominance for much of the game.

Varsity Men’s Soccer Levels With Cedar Ridge Raiders

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor February 25, 2023

The varsity men’s soccer team played a long, physical game against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Feb. 21, ultimately resulting in a 1-1 tie. The away team received kickoff, but the momentum...

Tayte Webster 23 gets ready to kick the ball down the field. With her teammates running ahead of her, she was able to advance the ball towards the goal.

Varsity Soccer Girls Ends First Round of Districts With 2-1 Loss Against Vipers

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor February 17, 2023

On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the varsity girls' soccer team played a close game against their rival team, the Round Rock Dragons, but ultimately lost 2-1. The game was evenly matched, with shots on goal from...

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