Boys’ Cross Country Sweeps Jarrell Meet
Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor
September 16, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Track, Field, & Cross-Country
Boys' varsity and JV cross country teams swept the Jarrell meet, leaving a robust impression on the field. Everyone showed up with a drive to succeed, which inevitably lead them to reaching their goal of placing first for both JV and varsity. Like always, the varsity girls' cross country team ...
Cross Country Competes Against Austin ISD
Rustin Mehrabani-Farsi, Reporter
September 8, 2017
Filed under Sports, Track, Field, & Cross-Country
The cross country team took a morning trip to Walter E. Long Lake, on Friday Sept. 1, to face off against Austin ISD. This was one of the cross country team’s first meets of the year, so runners were able to see what their strengths were, and which areas they needed to improve in. “I feel like I d...
Track and Field Takes Home District Titles
Jenny Xu, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Track, Field, & Cross-Country
After months of training and competing in local meets, Westwood’s track and field team participated in the 2017 District 13-6A Track and Field Championships at Pflugerville High School, coming home with several district titles. Despite multiple lightning delays on Tuesday, April 11 that caused fiel...
Track and Field Takes Home Titles in Mav Relays
Jenny Xu, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Track, Field, & Cross-Country
Westwood’s track and field team began their spring break at the 2017 McNeil High School Mav Relays on Friday, March 10, where athletes took home several titles and new personal records. Despite the rainy forecast, the meet was able to proceed without any problems. Even with the fierce competitio...
Annual Youth Track Clinic Attracts Future Athletes
Jenny Xu, Assistant Sports Writer
January 31, 2017
Filed under Track, Field, & Cross-Country
In an effort to raise awareness about the track and field program, the annual student-led youth track clinic was held on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Warrior Bowl. Over 80 eager elementary students were in attendance, with the athletes acting as coaches. Following the group warmup, students split up the attendees based on gra...
Cross Country Faces Loss at District Meet
Jenny Xu, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2016
Filed under Track, Field, & Cross-Country
The cross country team concluded their season with the district meet held at Old Settlers Park on Thursday, Oct. 20. Both JV and varsity teams ran the 5K, though none of the Warriors were able to qualify for the regional meet. As usual, the meet began with the varsity girls’ and boys’ teams. Zac...
Cross Country Qualifies for District Meet
Aryan Patel, Reporter
October 19, 2016
Filed under Sports, Track, Field, & Cross-Country
The JV and varsity cross country teams attended the Round Rock ISD Andy Jackson Invitationals, held at the Town and Country Optimist Club Soccer Fields on Thursday, Oct. 13, and successfully qualified for the district meet. This was an anticipated meet in which five schools (Stony Point, Round Rock, Cedar R...
Cross Country Introduces Annual Run with the Warriors Clinic
Emily Lu, Sports Editor
October 17, 2016
Filed under Track, Field, & Cross-Country
Warriors in cross country hosted the first annual Run with the Warriors on Saturday, Oct. 15, where elementary students were able to learn about the cross country program as well as participate in a race. With several auctions and raffles, the event doubled as a fundraiser for the program. Ever...
Cross Country Competes at Wildflower Country Club
Aryan Patel, Reporter
August 30, 2016
Filed under Track, Field, & Cross-Country
On Friday, Aug. 26, the cross country team drove to Wildflower Country Club at Temple to compete in what was their first cross country meet of the school year. The varsity and JV teams went to Belton to compete in their first major meet of the season. Many schools ranging from 1A to 6A schools ...
Track and Field Wins Several Titles in District 13-6A Championships
Jenny Xu, Reporter
April 20, 2016
Filed under Track, Field, & Cross-Country
Westwood’s track and field team participated in the 2016 District 13-6A Track and Field Championships from Tuesday, April 12 through Thursday, April 14, and came away with several titles. For many, this was the most anticipated meet of the year. Those who competed in the varsity division hoped to...
JV Orange Volleyball Falls to Cedar Ridge
September 19, 2017
The Junior Varsity Orange Volleyball team fought hard against the Cedar Ridge Raiders for al...
Parents Attend Teacher Presentations at Open House
September 19, 2017
Parents met their children’s teachers at Open House, held on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Th...
NHS Makes Changes to Tutoring System
September 19, 2017
National Honor Society (NHS) members are getting ready to start their tutoring p...
OPINION: Indian Journalist’s Murder Shines Light on Need for Free Press
September 19, 2017
Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, Indian journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was killed outsid...
Pre-AP Students Start off the Year with a Bang
September 19, 2017
Pre-AP Chemistry students got a glimpse of their new unit by experimenting with ...
Students Announced at National Merit Academic Award Ceremony
September 19, 2017
On Sept. 14, 63 students swarmed into the AUX gym at 8 a.m. to participate in t...
‘It’ Remake Frightens New Generation of Moviegoers
September 18, 2017
“We all float down here.” It is the perfect combination of The Goonies and A Nig...
GALLERY: Freshman Football Falls to Leander Lions
September 18, 2017
Swim Team Hosts Teacher Appreciation Meet
September 17, 2017
The swim team hosted their annual Orange and Black swim meet on Saturday, Sept 16. Like every ...
Varsity Volleyball Crushes Cedar Ridge
September 17, 2017
The Cedar Ridge Raiders stepped into the Field House on Friday, Sept. 15, completely oblivious to the fa...