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Dec 28 / Boys Basketball
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Dec 27 / Boys Basketball
IN SEASON
Pushing against Raider offense, Defender Erin Lott '28 protects the ball, allowing Forward Misha Baxamoosa '28 to regain possession for the Warriors. Both Warrior offense and defense worked seamlessly together to score four goals and keep the Raider score to a zero.
Applying pressure to get the ball back, Mia Wiele '26 attempts to get the ball back after Westwood turns it over. Westwood holds possession of the ball during most of the game against Cedar Ridge.
Co-Captain Caroline Doughtery '25 holds on to the ball. The Warriors fought back against McNeil's defense, maintaining their communication throughout the game. "This [win] feels really good," Head Coach Kelli Payton said. "It was big for us because we're still in the playoff hunt, and so getting another win just puts us in a good position to hopefully extend our season."
Working together, Co-Captain Theresa Bell '26 and Bella D'Alessandro '25 close in on the ball. Team chemistry was an important aspect of the team's collaboration throughout the game. "We've really improved on talking with each other and trusting each other," D'Alessandro said. "I think that comes over time, with team building and just hanging out with each other."
Sharply hitting their motions, the team pushed through the exhaustion. The cheerleaders completed their first competition of the year.
In the first half of the game, Evelyn Bell '28 attempts to block a Hippo. The Warriors remained tied with the Hippo until the fourth quarter, when the Hippos surged ahead to win by a handful of points.
AQUATICS
Nam Anh Truong '26 launches into her backstroke race with determination, her body arching gracefully as she enters the water during the historic meet. "The energy was really exciting," Truong said. "I was really proud of us because, [even though] we have won in previous years, the competition was harder this year so our victory was surprising in a nice way."
Swim & Dive Team Breaks Records at Aggieland Swim Meet
Hana Le, Reporter • November 15, 2024
After shaking off early fatigue, Phoenix Mielcarek '25 prepares to dive in for the victorious 200-yard freestyle relay. "I’m racing pretty well today," Mielcarek said. "I just swam my most fun event which was the 200 [yard] freestyle relay, we won that so I feel super proud and that was really cool."
Chasing the Podium: Swim and Dive Takes Second at Round Rock Invite
Hana Le, Reporter • October 31, 2024
BASKETBALL
Co-Captain Caroline Doughtery '25 holds on to the ball. The Warriors fought back against McNeil's defense, maintaining their communication throughout the game. "This [win] feels really good," Head Coach Kelli Payton said. "It was big for us because we're still in the playoff hunt, and so getting another win just puts us in a good position to hopefully extend our season."
(GALLERY): Varsity Women’s Basketball Prevails Over McNeil Mavericks
Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025
Working together, Co-Captain Theresa Bell '26 and Bella D'Alessandro '25 close in on the ball. Team chemistry was an important aspect of the team's collaboration throughout the game. "We've really improved on talking with each other and trusting each other," D'Alessandro said. "I think that comes over time, with team building and just hanging out with each other."
Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated 57-33 by Vista Ridge Rangers
Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai • January 13, 2025
TENNIS
FOOTBALL
While the Rangers are distracted, William Chuck '28 hands the ball over to his teammate for a run to gain yards. "[This game I really wanted to just] win the game and have fun,".
Freshman White Football Finishes Strong With 16-0 Win
Maddy Yendle, Instagram Manager • November 13, 2024
The Warriors are clashing with The Rangers, While Carter Cobb ‘27 (#8) brushes past the offense. Even though the Warriors were trailing behind, they stayed strong in their last moments. The Warriors played their last game of the season against Vista Ridge.
JV Football Faces Another Loss in Final Game of Season
London May, Reporter • November 13, 2024
Running back to the field after halftime, Drew Norrell '24 prepares for the second half of the game after leading the team in yards in the first half. Fighting through major setbacks throughout the season, the Warriors ended it all 2-8 after a powerful win over Vista Ridge. "Every week we trained for war, this year we definitely had to fight to win." Coach Dezmun Williams said.
Varsity Football Ends Season with Powerful Win Over Vista Ridge
Conall Coats, Sports Editor • November 10, 2024
VOLLEYBALL
Excitedly huddling together, after getting a kill the Warriors join together and high five each other. After every point, whether they win it or not, the Warriors join together to talk strategy for the next play. The Warriors played Vista Ridge in their last home game of the 2024 season.
Varsity Volleyball Falls Behind Vista Ridge 3-1
Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter • October 25, 2024
Collaborating, Grace McCluskey '26 and Piper Evans '27 both reach up to block a hit from the Round Rock Dragons. As middle blockers, McCluskey and Evans worked together for defense.
Varsity Volleyball Brings Home Loss to Round Rock
Vedanti Patil, Reporter • October 21, 2024
Concentrating, Kate Petty '26 raises her hand to serve the ball. Petty remained consistent with powerful hits throughout the game. "After I got my first kill, I said to my teammates, 'that was a breath of fresh air'," Petty said.
Varsity Volleyball Falls to Vista Ridge 3-1
Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy • October 11, 2024
LACROSSE
Westwood woman’s lacrosse has their senior night and wins the game taking them to their state
Maintaining the ball, Sara Acosta '27 swiftly dodges the attack of her opponent. Acosta is a new player to the team and has maintained her position as an attacker throughout the entire season. "We played well in the whole game.. we fought really hard," Acosta said.
In a struggle for the ball, Truitt Forse '27 (Round Rock High School) prepares to steal the ball from a Vandegrift player behind him. Forse, an attacker, is the lone freshman on the varsity team.
Ryan Wyrick '23 weaves through opponents to find open space after passing the ball.
SOCCER
Pushing against Raider offense, Defender Erin Lott '28 protects the ball, allowing Forward Misha Baxamoosa '28 to regain possession for the Warriors. Both Warrior offense and defense worked seamlessly together to score four goals and keep the Raider score to a zero.
Applying pressure to get the ball back, Mia Wiele '26 attempts to get the ball back after Westwood turns it over. Westwood holds possession of the ball during most of the game against Cedar Ridge.
Focusing in on the ball, midfielder Henley Patak '27 moves to gain back possession of the ball from Viper offense. The Vipers and their aggressive offense proved to be a challenge for the Warriors, preventing them from scoring more than one goal.
Crossing her leg over the ball, Mia Wiele '26 performs the scissors move. Throughout the game, she got around the Stony Point Tigers by faking them out with her moves.
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Watching John Ramsey '24 prepare for a pitch, Mike Davis '24 waits on deck for his turn to bat. Because there were two out, Davis left his catchers gear on as an out would have yielded a change of possession, and Davis would head back to the plate.
Varsity Baseball Captures Important Win on Senior Night
Waiting for the throw back Jacob Wright '25 extends his glove toward the pitchers mound. After a walk the runner planted himself on first base where Wright looked to complete a pick-off and get him off the bases.
During the first inning, the infielders gather around Coach Casey Carter for a mound visit. The infield struggled throughout the game, failing to catch the ball several times, which allowed Cedar Ridge to consistently advance bases.
TRACK
Taking off swiftly, the varsity boys cross country team leaves the starting line ready for the 3-mile trek ahead. The Boys had a successful first and second meet and looked to continue with a third.
Storming through the course, the Westwood cross country team competes in their first meet of the season at Vista Ridge. The Warriors looked to start off their season strong with a good performance all around.
Priya Gangadharan ‘23, Will Murray ‘23, and Preston Sanderville ‘23 celebrate their signing, looking ahead to their futures.
Priya Gangadharan ‘23 races in the 800 meter at the Round Rock Event. Gangadharan took first place at the regional meet on Friday, April 29.