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Volleyball

Abi Rucker 20 blocks the opposing teams spike.

Varsity Volleyball Smashes Stony Point 3-0

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor September 1, 2018

The varsity volleyball team took down the Stony Point Tigers 3-0 during a home game on Friday, Aug. 31. The girls stayed ahead throughout the game to the point where the Tigers had a tough time ever...

The team huddles before the game.

JV Orange Volleyball Falls To Round Rock 0-2

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor August 29, 2018

The JV Orange volleyball team fought valiantly against the Round Rock Dragons on Aug. 28, but unfortunately faced a defeat of 0-2. Both sets started off with the teams neck-to-neck, but Round Rock...

Audrey Quesnel ‘20 and Maggie Stout ‘19 block the ball from going over the net.

Varsity Volleyball Narrowly Defeats Round Rock 3-2

Mary Miller, Executive Editor August 29, 2018

In one of the most anticipated games of the year, the varsity volleyball team defeated their rivals, the Round Rock Dragons, 3-2 on Aug. 28. “We really had to come into tonight with the right...

Alma Zirojevic 21 strikes the ball right before the win.

JV White Volleyball Takes Down St. Stephen’s Spartans 2-0

Ishika Samant and Kathryn Markovitz August 25, 2018

On Friday, Aug. 24, the JV White volleyball team took on the St. Stephen’s Spartans with a home crowd advantage, and won with a score of 2-0. During the first set of the game, Lauren Kelley ‘21...

Maddi Kriz 19, Emily Low 18, and Cassie Jackson 18, jump together to block the other teams hit.

Varsity Volleyball Takes Trojans 3-0 in First Playoff Game

Kate Connors, Social Media Director October 31, 2017

Westwood spirit filled the Field House on Monday, Oct. 30 as the varsity volleyball team (28-16) took on the Anderson Trojans (16-22) in the bi-district playoff game. The stands were full with members...

Maggie Stout 19 dives to save the ball and pass it to a teammate.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Round Rock Dragons 3-1

Alyssa Kamouie, Reporter October 23, 2017

The Lady Warriors fought the Round Rock Dragons in a game that ended in the opponent's favor with a score of 3-1 on Friday, Oct. 20 at Round Rock High School. Overall, it was a great game on both parts,...

The participants of Spike Fest pose together on the sand courts. Photo credit to Westwood Volleyball.

Volleyball Organizes Spike Fest Fundraiser

Emily Lu, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2017

The Westwood volleyball program held their annual Spike Fest tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the sand courts. Students were encouraged to bring a team of four to enjoy some friendly competition and fundraise...

Maggie Stout 19 dives to bump the ball to a hitter.

Varsity Volleyball Defeats Stony Point 3-0

Nicole Dhar, Photographer October 15, 2017

The Lady Warriors varsity volleyball team defeated the Stony Point Tigers 3-0 during their last home game of the season on Friday, Oct. 13. Before the start of their game the Lady Warriors took a few...

JV Orange Sweeps Raiders 2-0

JV Orange Sweeps Raiders 2-0

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor October 11, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the JV Orange volleyball team faced off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders at Cedar Ridge High School. Yet even in the Raiders’ own home, the Lady Warriors still managed to seize a...

The whole team talks with their coach before securing their win against the lady panthers.

Freshman Volleyball Wipes out the Panthers in Two Sets

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor October 5, 2017

The freshman volleyball team wiped out the Pflugerville Panthers in two sets Tuesday, Oct. 3. The game started with a rocky first set, but came back and closed the second set, surpassing the Panthers...

Reagan Harrington 20  takes a breath.

JV Orange Volleyball Declaws the Pflugerville Panthers

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor October 5, 2017

The JV Orange volleyball team fought the Pflugerville Panthers on Tuesday, Oct. 3 -- which also happened to be Parent Appreciation Night -- and, after three sets, defeated their opponent with an overall...

Lauren Kellly 21 throws her arms up in celebration of a point for Westwood.

JV White Volleyball Triumphs over Pflugerville Panthers

Alex Reece, Reporter October 5, 2017

With cheers echoing around the gym, the JV White volleyball team ran onto their home court ready to win. Focused and determined, the Lady Warriors did just that and walked out with an incredible 2-0...

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