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Excitedly huddling together, after getting a kill the Warriors join together and high five each other. After every point, whether they win it or not, the Warriors join together to talk strategy for the next play.  The Warriors played Vista Ridge in their last home game of the 2024 season.

Varsity Volleyball Falls Behind Vista Ridge 3-1

Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter October 25, 2024

During the Warriors' last home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 23, they faced a fierce battle against the Vista Ridge Rangers. The game was close, with many long rallies, but ultimately, Vista came...

Collaborating, Grace McCluskey '26 and Piper Evans '27 both reach up to block a hit from the Round Rock Dragons. As middle blockers, McCluskey and Evans worked together for defense.

Varsity Volleyball Brings Home Loss to Round Rock

Vedanti Patil, Reporter October 21, 2024

Varsity Volleyball lost a shocking defeat against the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Oct. 18, losing 3-0 at their own Homecoming game. The Dragons led the beginning first set 6-2 as the Warriors...

Concentrating, Kate Petty '26 raises her hand to serve the ball. Petty remained consistent with powerful hits throughout the game. "After I got my first kill, I said to my teammates, 'that was a breath of fresh air'," Petty said.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Vista Ridge 3-1

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy October 11, 2024

Facing off against the Vista Ridge Rangers on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Varsity Volleyball team lost in a close battle during their Pinkout game for breast cancer awareness. The Warriors fought hard through...

Freshmen Quinn Ewert and Olivia Navarro get ready to sub out. The Warriors were able to play different positions this game and try out new things because they were so ahead.

JV White Volleyball Dominates Manor Mustangs in Near Shutout Victory

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff September 30, 2024

Dominating the court, the JV White volleyball team the Manor Mustangs in a quick 2-0 match on Friday, Sept. 24. Keeping the lead the entire game, the Warriors ensured a swift victory. The Warrior’s...

fiercely swinging, Harper Zoll '25 catches air as she jumped off the ground to get a better angle to hit. Zoll works outside of practice to prepare for aiming her hits during games. "We watch film to watch and learn [the other teams] tendency's, where they like to stand, and who likes to play where so I can prepare for next days game," Zoll said.

Varsity Volleyball Loses to Stony Point 3-1

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy September 27, 2024

Varsity volleyball put up an honorable fight on Tuesday, Sept. 24 during their game against the Stony Point Tigers but eventually lost the game three sets to one. The first set started with a few points...

Launching into the air, Outside Hitter Iris Huddleston '28 leaps to deliver the ball on the opposite end of the court. Although the Tigers eventually dominated over the Warriors, Huddleston contributed to the Warrior attempt towards a solid offense.

JV Orange Volleyball Succumbs to Stony Point 0-2

Aarya Kale, News Editor September 25, 2024

Breaking their recent winning streak, JV Orange Volleyball lost to the Stony Point Tigers 0-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 24. While previous games saw the Warriors take an aggressive and calculated approach to dominate...

Preparing to spike the ball, Lila Wellington '27 leaps to set the ball for her teammate so that she can get the kill. The Warriors had their first district win against McNeil. "I think [going into this game] we just remembered what we were playing for," Wellington said. "We really needed this win and we went out there wanting to win so we took it."

Varsity Volleyball Crushes McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy September 18, 2024

Varsity Volleyball grasped their first district win on Friday, Sept. 13 against the McNeil Mavericks, sweeping them 3-0. The Warriors started their game with warm-ups, hyping themselves up off the crowd...

Huddling together, the Warriors regroup to try and get out of their point deficit early on in the first set. The Warriors beat the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Sept. 13 ending the game in a clean sweep, communicating even as they were down. "I think the team recovered after a good pep talk from the coach," Lucy Aldrete '28 said.

JV White Volleyball Sweeps McNeil 2-0 in Close Game

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff September 18, 2024

Fighting hard, the JW white volleyball team shut out the McNeil Mavericks 2-0 on Friday, Sept. 13. While starting the sets at a points disadvantage, the Warriors worked their way back ultimately securing...

Anticipating fellow teammate Defensive Specialist Claire Toupin '27's upward launch of the ball, Outside Hitter Leticia Viana '26 prepares to retaliate against the opposing team. The team utilized fluid teamwork and consistent aggression to eventually win the game.

JV Orange Volleyball Triumphs 2-0 Over McNeil

Aarya Kale, News Editor September 15, 2024

Dedicating all their energy, power, and teamwork the JV orange volleyball team dominated the McNeil Mavericks 2-0 at home on Friday, Sept. 13. Bombarding the Mavericks with countless and consistent attacks,...

Leaping up, Harper Zoll '25 hits a powerful block to the Hutto Hippos during the first set on Sept. 3. As outside and opposite hitter, Zoll contributed greatly to the game by participating in long rallies. "I had number two and number 10 on me, which were the two best players on their team. I was a little nervous, but I knew I had to do what was right for the team," Zoll said.

Varsity Volleyball Experiences Defeat by Hutto Hippos 1-4

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy September 6, 2024

In their second home game of the season, varsity volleyball faced an unfortunate defeat 1-4 by the Hutto Hippos on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Warriors put up a good fight, but in the end, Hutto was victorious. The...

Following through after delivering a powerful punch to the ball, Outside Hitter Iris Huddleston '28 leaps into the air. Huddleston played a pivotal role in ensuring both Warrior defense and offense remained strong throughout the game.

JV Orange Volleyball Secures First Win of Season Against Hutto

Aarya Kale, News Editor September 6, 2024

In a fight to redeem themselves after the loss against Vandegrift, the JV orange volleyball team came out victorious against Hutto 2-0 at home on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Coming onto the court with renewed aggression...

Before their second set in their game against the Vandergrift Vipers on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the freshman volleyball team huddle to discuss a new strategy to try and pull ahead of the Vipers. “It’s fun to play [against] schools who are known for being good because it helps us get better as a team,” Kareem said. Despite their consecutively impressive rallies, the team ultimately lost 16-25.

Freshman Volleyball Faces Devastating Loss to Vandegrift Vipers 0-2

Yonnie Yang, Reporter September 1, 2024

After a period of tryouts, the Freshman Volleyball team came together at home to participate in their first game of the season against the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Despite their admirable...

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