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Volleyball

During the one minute timeout in the first half, the Warriors gather to talk and regroup. Even though the Warriors had been up for most of the half, they started to fall behind towards the end.

JV White Volleyball Swept by Vista Ridge 2-0

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff October 10, 2023

On Friday, Oct. 6, the JV White volleyball team played the Vista Ridge Rangers in a two set game, ultimately ending in a loss for the Warriors. The Warriors comfortably held the lead for the majority...

With a sense of urgency the Warriors huddle up before returning for the last few places of the first set. They won the set 25-23 thanks to their scheming and stellar game IQ.

Varsity Volleyball Defeat Vipers 3-1 on Future Warriors Night

Mallory Milner, Reporter October 10, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the varsity volleyball team beat their rivals, the Vandegrift Vipers, 3-1 in a tense four set match that had the whole crowd on its toes. This was an especially exciting win considering...

Freshman DeLaney Selfridge, Gabriela Hernandez, and Alexa Hinojosa stand in position to block the ball from the opposing hitter. The Warrior defensive prowess led to a stellar 25-19 victory in the first set.

Freshman Volleyball Suffer 2-1 loss against Vandegrift

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff October 7, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Freshman volleyball team played against Vandegrift on the Warriors home court. After a hard fought game taking it to three sets, the Warriors lost the game 2-1.Even though the...

Nathalie Kiefer' 26 stays focused while she sets the ball to allow her teammate to make another kill. Everyone on the court had a part to play in order to secure the win, and is why the Lady Warriors prioritized working on teamwork that week in practice.

JV White Volleyball Swept By Vandegrift 2-0

Isabelle Horonzy, Sports Editor October 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the JV White volleyball team took on the Vandegrift Vipers on the Lady Warriors home court, losing in a 2-0 sweep. The Lady Warriors had a good start in the first set as they brought...

With focus and precision, Caroline Kiefer '26 serves up a storm in the second set. The Lady Warriors attempted to make a comeback after losing the first set, Kiefer in the right back position, led the Lady Warriors with serves.

JV Orange Volleyball Bitten by Vipers 2-0

Maddy Yendle, Marketing Director October 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the JV Orange volleyball team lost 2-0 against the Vandegrift Vipers. The Lady Warriors put in a lot of team work and carried multiple rallies throughout the game, but in the end...

Kenzie McElroy '24 and Grace McCluskey '25 both jumped to block the other team's spike. The Lady Warriors has a very up and down game defensibly unable to fully control Stony Point.

Varsity Volleyball Faces 3-1 Defeat Versus Stony Point

Mallory Milner, Reporter October 2, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the varsity volleyball team lost 3-1 through four sets to Stony Point on faculty night. The Lady Warriors put in noticeable effort and strung together some quality plays, however...

Lila Wellington '27 hits the ball over the net during the second set. The Warriors were down and doing everything they could to keep the score from getting away from them more.

JV Orange Volleyball Loses to Stony Point 2-0

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff October 1, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the JV Orange volleyball team lost to the Stony Point Tigers, 2-0. Despite the sweep, the Warriors never stopped fighting throughout the game, even when they were down significantly...

On top of the ball, Avnee Upadhye ’27 prepares to serve. The Lady Warriors lost the first set yet ended up winning the game against Stony Point.

JV White Volleyball Emerges Victorious Against Stony Point 2-1

Maddy Yendle, Marketing Director September 28, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the JV White volleyball team went up against the Stony Point Tigers on the Lady Warriors’ home court. After 3 long and hard-fought sets, with many disputes over the points that...

The Lady Warriors huddle up to discuss their strategy going into the last few points of the fourth set. The Lady warriors needed a new strategy having dropped 2 out of the last 3 sets.

Varsity Volleyball Face Tough Loss 3-1 Versus Round Rock

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 22, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 15, the varsity volleyball team lost 3-1 through four sets to Round Rock on student night. Both teams exhibited high energy play with consistent offense, however Round Rock ultimately...

After the first set, the team gathered to have a quick talk about the game and refocus. Sadie Hill '26 led them in their "Sko Wood!" chant before they returned to the court.

JV Orange Volleyball Faces Setback After Losing to the Dragons 2-0

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff September 19, 2023

On Friday, Sept 15, the JV Orange volleyball team lost to Round Rock being swept 2-0. Even with a quick lead in the first set from the Warriors, Round Rock quickly caught up and slowly edged them out,...

Nathalie Kiefer' 26 prepares to receive a pass to set her team up for another fantastic kill. The JV White Volleyball team became a lot closer throughout the season and strives to work as a team.

JV White Volleyball Suffers Defeat to Round Rock 2-0

Isabelle Horonzy, Sports Editor September 19, 2023

On Friday Sept. 15, the JV White volleyball team faced off against the Round Rock Dragons on the Lady Warriors home court. The Lady Warriors fought hard through both sets but ultimately ended up losing...

The Lady Warriors huddle to discuss their strategy for the fourth set of the match. The Lady Warriors ended up winning the set to take the game in four sets.

Varsity Volleyball Best St.Stephen’s 3-1 in Second Home Game of the Season

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 11, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the varsity volleyball team overcame St. Stephen’s Spartans in a tough four-set match. The game played out with the Lady Warriors taking the first set, losing the second in a tough...

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