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Water Polo

Defending against an assault against the Westlake Chaparrals Captain Cole Osborn '25 and Ethan Clark '26 dive in front of the goal to keep the Chaparrals from gaining a lead on the Warriors.  The Warriors fought hard but ended up losing the final game of the Ridgewood Rumble tournament to Westlake. "Our teams are the opposite and I am really proud we did so well" Captain Ben Meijers '25 said. "We have a lot of team play and a heavy focus on passing while they have a couple really stand out players who carry the game for them."

Boys Water Polo Goes 2-2 in Ridgewood Tournament

Conall Coats, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

From Friday, Sept. 6 to Saturday, Sept. 7, the Warriors played four games in the Ridgewood Rumble Tournament to advance further into the season and inch closer to the playoffs.  To start the tournament,...

Arms raised, Katherine Mayer '25 attempts to steal the ball from the opposing team. Mayer's strong defensive skills would go on to solidify her team's victory.

Women’s Water Polo Sweeps Ridgewood Rumble

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor September 10, 2024

From Friday, Sept. 6 to Saturday, Sept. 7, the Women’s water polo team dominated the Ridgewood Rumble, a tournament held at the RRISD Aquatics Center. The team emerged undefeated with a 4-0 record...

Preparing for their final game of the RRHS tournament on Saturday, Aug. 24, Cole Osborn '25, Ben Meijers '25, and Henry Grundman '25 stretch their legs and listen to their coach's final remarks on their gameplan. "We keep getting better and better." Coach Matthew McBrearty said, "every goal that was scored on us this tournament was just a misstep, when we are consistent it's pretty impossible to score on us." The warriors ended the tournament 3-0-1 after tying their final game agianst Taft

Water Polo Goes Undefeated in RRHS Tournament

Conall Coats, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

Westwood Water Polo blazed through the RRHS tournament ending it with a 3-0-1 record, with their only tie ending in a split call and a last-second penalty on the Warriors. This tournament took the Warrior...

Looming over her Westlake opponent, Sarah Horsey '27 defends against an attempted pass. Her guard was up as she grappled for the ball.

Girls Water Polo Advances to Regionals With Win Over Johnson

Jessica Wang, Heritage Section Editor October 23, 2023

Women’s water polo faced off against Hays-Johnson at the Westlake Natatorium on Tuesday, Oct. 17. This would be the last area playoff game, determining who would advance to Regionals. With a landslide...

Challenging his opponent, Ben Meijers '25 defends a player with the ball. Meijers has made significant contributions as a player this season and will have a vital role on the team next year.

Boys Water Polo Bested by Westlake in Final Game of Season

Valerie Zhang, Reporter October 20, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, Boys Water Polo competed against their long-time rivals the Westlake Chaparrals at the Westlake Aquatic Center. Earlier in the season, the Warriors had lost to Westlake by two...

Looking overhead, Zach Hobbs '24 prepares to shoot a goal. Hobbs had a stellar UIL season as he placed top five on the roster in goals and assists.

Boys Water Polo Subdues Austin High in First Post-District Playoff Game

Valerie Zhang, Reporter October 10, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 9th, the boys water polo team challenged Austin High in their bi-district playoff game, the first of their postseason. After winning the district title last week, the boys were confident...

Rising above the water, Zach Hobbs '24 defends a Midway player with the ball. Hobbs' defensive prowess helped hold Midway to single digit points.

Boys Water Polo Take District Crown from Round Rock

Valerie Zhang, Reporter October 10, 2023

On Friday, Oct. 6th, the boys water polo team competed in their second district round robin. Throughout the course of the tournament three games against familiar opponents were played — Midway, Round...

Rising above the water, Christina Stassforth '24 aims the ball past her Midway opponent. Stassforth was a staple for the Warrior offense as she created many goal scoring opportunities.

District Title Slips from Women’s Water Polo during Second District Round Robin

Jessica Wang, Heritage Section Editor October 8, 2023

Going into their second district round robin, Westwood women’s water polo faced off against three different teams — Midway, Round Rock, and Cedar Ridge —- at the RRISD Natatorium on Friday, Oct.6....

Successfully rising above the other team's defense, Zach Hobbs '24 prepares to shoot a goal.

Boys Water Polo Dominates in Round Rock Tournament

Valerie Zhang, Reporter September 13, 2023

On Friday Sept. 8th and Saturday, Sept. 9th, the Boys water polo team competed in the Round Rock Polo Festival Tournament. They played consecutive games against Hays, Alamo Heights, Westlake, and Austin...

Leaning forward, Jack Beneviste '25 defends against a pass from a Waco Midway player.

Water Polo Boys Crush Opponents in First District Round-Robin

Valerie Zhang, Reporter September 5, 2023
With a new season afoot the Boys water polo team looks to start the year off strong with wins over Midway and bitter rivals Round Rock.
With a flick of her wrist, Shraddha Chaudhari '25 tosses the ball past a Midway player, avoiding their grab for the ball.

Women’s Water Polo Breaks Even at First District Round Robin

Jessica Wang, Heritage Section Editor September 4, 2023

The Westwood women’s water polo team faced off against Midway and Round Rock in a tournament at the RRISD Natatorium on Friday, Sept. 1. Both teams are long-time district rivals, but ultimately, the...

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