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Autumn Koch 19 runs towards the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Slips to Vandegrift 2-0

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor March 7, 2019

On Tuesday, March 6, the varsity girls’ soccer team looked to bag a critical win against the undefeated Vandegrift Vipers, a task that in the end would prove too difficult for the comparatively young...

In a game against the Vandegrift Vipers, Izzy Brown 22 attempts to keep the ball away from an opponent.

JV Girls’ Soccer Defeated by Vandergrift Vipers 4-0

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief March 7, 2019

The JV girls’ soccer team went head to head with the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, March 5. Despite a well thought out game plan and some great passes, the Lady Warriors lost 4-0. “We were really...

Theo Givens 20 attempts to outrun Vandegrift defenders with Niko Djordjevic 21 trailing behind.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Drops Road Contest vs. Vandegrift 5-2

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor March 7, 2019

On the night of Tuesday, March 5, in cold conditions at Ed W. Monroe Memorial Stadium, the varsity boys’ soccer team went into their fixture against the Vandegrift Vipers hoping for a series sweep...

With a McNeil player approaching, Niko Harris 20 kicks the ball across the field.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Defeats McNeil 3-0

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 28, 2019

The varsity boys’ soccer team defended the Warrior Bowl from the McNeil Mavericks on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Despite emerging with a large lead over their opponents, the Warriors had to deal with a relentless...

Santiago Blanco 21 dribbles the ball to protect it from being stolen.

JV Orange Boys’ Soccer Ties McNeil Mavericks 0-0

Audrey Lemen, Index Manager February 28, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Warriors took on the McNeil Mavericks and played until the time ran out, ending with a final score of 0-0. Starting off the first half with a bang, Aarif Ahmad ‘20 stayed...

Sean Lin ‘22 out speeds Round Rock defenders.

JV White Boys’ Soccer Falls in Heartbreaking Loss to Round Rock

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor February 25, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 22, the JV white boys’ soccer team took on the Round Rock Dragons for a home game at the Warrior Bowl, but were unable to defeat the Dragons 3-0. The first half began rather slow,...

Samuel Helwig 19 kicks the ball keeping it away from opposing players.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Dominates Dragons in Second Half Victory

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor February 23, 2019

While facing the daunting possibility of being eliminated from the running for the coveted district title due to two consecutive losses, the varsity boys’ soccer team hung on to their chances in...

Shelby Gregory 21 goes around a Hendrickson player.

JV Girls’ Soccer Clipped By Hawks’ Wings 2-0

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief February 17, 2019

The JV girls’ soccer team faced the Hendrickson Hawks on Friday, Feb. 15. Even with several close attempts on goal and strong defense, the Lady Warriors were unable to defeat the Hawks 2-0. “We...

Aislinn Concannon 22 attempts to outrun her opponent to the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Edges Out Hawks 3-2

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor February 17, 2019

The varsity girls’ soccer team took on the Hendrickson Hawks at the Warrior Bowl on Friday, Feb. 15. Coming off of a win against Cedar Ridge, the team was aching to prevail against the Hawks. The...

Philip Richardson 20 readies to kick the ball.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Secures 3-1 Win Against Cedar Ridge

Colton Roberts, Photographer February 14, 2019

On the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 12th, the varsity boys set out to play a very important eighth district match at Cedar Ridge. Both teams were the contenders for the number one spot in the Round Rock...

Niko Djordjevic 21 kicks the ball across the field with an opponent close behind.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Dominates 3-1 Win vs. Stony Point

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor February 9, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 8, the varsity boys’ soccer team looked to bounce back after a disappointing 3- 3 draw on Tuesday and to defend their home field against the visiting Stony Point Tigers. A frigid...

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