As Nic Pesoli ‘21 stepped up to the ball sailing towards him with cool determination, the varsity tennis team nervously watched in anticipation. Holding their breaths as Pesoli absorbed the pace...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• November 17, 2020
Under the fleeting clouds and blue skies of Texas A&M University, a final leaping stride across maroon tinted courts sent the varsity tennis team into a frenzy of celebration as they battled past...
The energy was infectious and permeated the air as the varsity tennis team took on the Lake Travis Cavaliers to win their regional quarterfinals match 10-1 on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The Warriors blazed...
Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 26, 2020
Loud roars of “Sko Wood” and electrifying cheers signaled the 11-1 defeat of the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Oct. 20, securing the varsity tennis team’s 11th consecutive district title. As...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 22, 2020
Hands clasped tight through fence holes, cheers erupted as the varsity tennis team watched as the final matches sealed a 10-0 overall victory over the McNeil Mavericks in the district semi-final on...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• September 17, 2020
Spirited racket clanks and face-masked smiles marked a momentous 11-2 win by the varsity tennis team over the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Sept. 11. As athletics programs across the country reckon...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 29, 2019
Piercing the early morning chill, hopeful ‘Go Wood’ chants launched the varsity tennis squad into the toughest and most pivotal match of their fall season: the Regional Semi-Final against Plano West...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 19, 2019
Securing a staggering 12-0 overall win against Houston’s Tomball Memorial Wildcats, the varsity tennis team added yet another victory to advance in the UIL Conference 6A Team Tennis playoffs on Monday,...
Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 9, 2019
The JV Orange tennis team faced off against Georgetown High School on Monday, Sept. 30 on home turf.
Only three matches were completed before the game was rained out. The coaches and players were...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 5, 2019
Under the Texas sun and on the “W” of their home courts, the stage was set for the varsity tennis team to embark on the first step of their journey towards the State Championships: the District...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 5, 2019
The varsity tennis team took on the Vista Ridge Rangers in the district semi-final on Thursday, Oct. 3, securing an impressive overall victory by a score of 11-0.
The team took to the courts immediately,...
![Hoisting the newest championship trophy addition upwards, head coach Travis Dalrymple and the varsity team look upwards, celebrating their second state title win. Taking on Plano West High School, the Warriors would surge through the morning in a thrilling matchup, clinching a 10-3 victory. "Watching the joy on the kids faces [when] they worked their tails off and to watch it all come together was amazing. I love this school and this program and I want the same for my players and students," Coach Dalrymple said. Photo courtesy of Antonia Antov.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DSC_8471_A_Antov-900x526.jpg)
![Eyeing the ball, Alek Mesarovic '24 split steps in preparation to frame a forehand volley return to his opponent. Playing singles in his first ever varsity match, Mesarovic battled his nerves to emerge triumphant with a score of 8-4. "I wasn't playing [in] my usual style because I was so tense," Mesarovic said. "My legs and arms were practically shaking. Once I got over my nervousness, I began to gradually play better and better further into the match."](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC_0142-900x550.jpg)
