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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Volleyball

Making sure that ball stayed in the air Chiara Morel 23 was always right there under the ball. Making sure you keep the ball in the air and preventing the other team from scoring is one of the most important aspects of volleyball and Morel did not forget that.  Keep the ball up, dont let it fall on the ground and put all effort in, Morel said.

JV White Volleyball Takes Out Mavericks 2-0

Emily Malone, Photographer October 5, 2019

The JV white volleyball team beat the McNeil Mavericks, winning in both sets. The Lady Warriors started the game with a five point lead of 8-3 in their first set and continued ahead of the Mavericks....

Returning the Mavericks serve, Alex Kriz 23 bumps the ball. Despite the close score at the time, the Lady Warriors pulled ahead and won the first set 25-23.

JV Orange Volleyball Reigns in Mavericks 2-0

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor October 5, 2019

The JV Orange volleyball team defeated the McNeil Mavericks 2-0 on Friday, Oct. 4 at home, where the players and coaches could be seen wearing pink t-shirts and accessories off-court in support of...

Juniors Kenzie Beckham and Abby Gregorczyk stand alongside seniors Maddie Gillispie and Abi Rucker before McNeil serves the ball. The Lady Warriors wear pink scrunchies as a symbol of breast cancer awareness.

Varsity Volleyball Decimates McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Ian Drerup, Video Editor October 5, 2019

The varsity volleyball team took on the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Oct. 4 for the second time this year and won once again 3-0. Along with the game, the school hosted a raffle for Dig Pink day, and...

Audrey Quesnel 20 spikes the ball. The play added another point to their score, which put them even farther in the lead making the score 21-12.

Varsity Volleyball Crushes Stony Point Tigers 3-0

Claire Janson and Ishika Samant October 4, 2019

The varsity women’s volleyball team dominated Stony Point High School on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at home with a final score of 3-0. Large crowds came to support them as they were triumphant in three sets. “I...

Before the game started, the team does their pre-game ritual. The ladies do this before every match.

Freshman Volleyball Declaws Stony Point In Two Sets

Rachel Iyer, Reporter October 3, 2019

The freshman volleyball team defeated the Stony Point Tigers in two quick sets on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Lady Warriors stayed in the lead for the entirety of both sets. The two team captains, setter...

The Lady Warriors getting together during a time out to talk about their next plays. The time out was called by Stony Point, who was losing to the Warriors by a score of 10-3.

JV White Volleyball Beats Stony Point 2-0

Victoria Novoa, Photographer October 3, 2019

The JV White volleyball team went up against Stony Point on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, beating them 2-0.  “It was a good game,” Bella Schiesz ‘23 said. “We weren't too nervous going into the game,...

Cheering, Alex Kriz 23 celebrates with her team. They were celebrating winning a point against Stony Point. [We need to improve on] keeping our energy higher, Kriz said.

JV Orange Volleyball Taken Down by Stony Point Tigers 2-0

Alana True, Photo Editor October 2, 2019

The JV Orange volleyball team fought against the Stony Point Tigers on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Warriors were unable to come away with a victory and lost 2-0. “I think we can improve on effort and...

Outside hitter Peyton Ferree 22 and middle blockers Mckayla Ross 22 and Madeline Shrull 21 congratulate their opponents for a good game. The Warriors were behind five points, and in a last ditch effort, managed to catch up and finish the third set with a win.

Varsity Volleyball Slays Dragons 3-0

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 28, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played their rivals, the Round Rock Dragons, on Friday, Sept. 27, and won 3-0. The Warriors breezed through the first two sets and put everyone on the edge of their seats...

The Warriors do their pre-round celebration and team building exercises.  They use special handshakes, chants, and more to encourage each other to do well.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Leander in Five-Set Thriller

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 25, 2019

The varsity volleyball team fought the Leander Lions on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Defending their undefeated district season, the team pulled through and won 3-2 in a five-set battle. Both teams had support...

Kenzie Beckham 21 sets the ball for McKayla Ross 22. Ross was able to strike the ball which led the a point for the Warriors. I am really proud of our fight, we kept on going, no matter what the score was we kept on pushing, Beckham said.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Vista Ridge Rangers 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 21, 2019

The varsity volleyball team swept the Vista Ridge Rangers 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 20. The game day theme was “Heroes Night”, which was dedicated to police officers, veterans, and the military.  “It’s...

Phia Parent 22 pushes the ball over the net. Being unable to catch up to the Rangers, the Lady Warriors lost the point during the second set.

JV Orange Volleyball Loses to Vista Ridge 2-0

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 21, 2019

The JV Orange volleyball team took on the Vista Ridge Rangers on Friday, Sept. 6. Although the Lady Warriors did their best, they lost 2-0.  The Warriors started the game well, scoring the first...

Olivia Cook 23 saves the ball by passing it over the net. It was a close call, but because of Cooks quick reaction, she was able to save the team from losing a point.

Freshman Volleyball Defeated by Vandegrift 2-0

Victoria Novoa, Photographer September 19, 2019

The freshman volleyball team went up against the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Although it was a close game, the Lady Warriors lost 2-0. “We knew coming into this game it was going to...

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