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Volleyball

Madelyn Ivy 27 serves the ball over the net in the second set. The warriors were trying to close the gap with their strong serves.

Freshman Volleyball Face Tough 2-0 Loss Against Westlake

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff August 29, 2023

Fighting through adversity until the very end, the Freshmen volleyball team fell to Westlake 2-0 Friday Aug. 25, on their home court. The Warriors started the first set quick to score, notching two...

The Lady Warriors hudling up and rejoicing for their new win. The JV Orange Volleyball team went up against the Gateway Gators and came out victorious. The best thing about Westwood Volleyball is seeing everyone come together , not only at games but on the bus, in school, and even practice Trinity Osmer 26 said.

JV Orange Volleyball Takes a Chomp out of Gateway in 2-0 Sweep

Maddy Yendle, Reporter August 27, 2023

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the JV Orange volleyball team went up against Gateway High School in their home court. The Lady Warriors played tough from start to finish and came out victorious winning both sets...

Huddling one last time before the game, the Lady Warriors prepare for their fight against Gateway. After a successful 2022 campaign the Warriors looked to keep their success going.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Gateway Gators 3-0 in Their First Home Preseason Game

Mallory Milner, Reporter August 24, 2023

On Monday Aug. 22, the varsity volleyball team defeated the Gateway Gators 3-0 in a packed match that had the whole student section loud and on their feet. The ladies not only showed off their ability...

The Warriors complete their pre-game cheer for the last time this season. Photo courtesy of @erinleephoto.

Varsity Volleyball Falls Short of Regional Quarterfinals Title in Jaw Clenching Game

Amy Simon, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Varsity Volleyball team competed against the Lake Travis Cavaliers for the round three regional quarterfinals title. Cheers and thumps from the packed stands and teams ricocheted...

The Warriors pose after winning the bi-district championship game. The team will be moving on to the area championship game.

Westwood Spears Jaguars For 3-1 Bi-District Champion Win

Prakrit Sinha, Reporter November 6, 2022

The Warriors claimed their bi-district 3-1 win on Tuesday, Nov. 2, against the Johnson High School Jaguars. The volleyball team played rigorously in each set, and the crowd cheered passionately during...

Leaning back to brace for impact, libero Tayla Score 25 receives a Manor serve. Consistent serve receive allowed Westwood to win back possession easily and keep a strong lead.

JV Orange Volleyball Shuts Down Manor Mustangs

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor October 23, 2022

JV Orange volleyball coasted to a victory against the Manor Mustangs on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The first set closed at 25-10 and the second at 25-7, and throughout the whole game, the home team maintained a...

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Freshman Volleyball Claws Stony Point 2-0

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2022

The freshman volleyball team crushed Stony Point High School in their home game on Friday, Oct. 21, when going head-to-head with the Tigers. The first set was a whopping 25-20, with each team getting...

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Freshman Volleyball Destroys Manor Mustangs 2-0

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2022

The freshman volleyball team snatched the victory in their home game on Tuesday, Oct. 18, when grappling with the Manor Mustangs. The first set was a clear win of 25-16. The Warriors began with...

Hardly giving Manor a chance, Middle Blocker Trinity Woods 23 jumps up and defensively rejects Manors attack. Both Woods and Shepherd played intense defense as the night progressed

Varsity Volleyball Reigns in Win Against Manor Mustangs

Hibah Ahmed, Marketing Director October 20, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the varsity volleyball team played Manor High School. This was the last game before homecoming, and the team brought home yet another home win of 3-0. Tuesday’s game was also...

Anticipating Vandergrifts attack, Sahasra Mandalapu 25 and Terrin Score 23 prepare for a deep hit. The two kept light feet in the chance that the attack would swerve.

Varsity Volleyball Fundraises for Breast Cancer

Hibah Ahmed, Marketing Director October 14, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the varsity volleyball team played their annual Pink Out game. Although Westwood was not victorious, the team raised over $1000 in donations for breast cancer research through an auction...

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Freshman Volleyball Mauled by Round Rock Dragons 2-0

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2022

The freshman volleyball girls lost to the Dragons at their home game on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The first set ended with a score of 25-18, with the Dragons winning. There was a lot of energy on the court...

As the third set begins the team is extremely tense, but Team Captain, Lola Fernandez 23 still cheers on. Fernandez offered encouraging statements to all of the girls, and kept the team working throughout the set.

Varsity Volleyball Ends First Round of Districts With Loss Against Vandegrift

Hibah Ahmed, Marketing Director October 10, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the varsity volleyball team played Vandegrift for the second round of their district season. With their undefeated streak of 7-0, the Lady Warriors gave the game their all, but...

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