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Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
SCORES
Westwood
13
McNeil
10
Oct 30 / Boys Water Polo
Westwood
35
Stony Point
7
Oct 24 / Football
Westwood
6
Westlake
8
Oct 13 / Girls Water Polo
Westwood
18
Hutto
34
Oct 2 / Football
IN SEASON
Vivian Hapka '26 jumps high to take a shot while surrounded by defenders. The team shows strong effort under the basket, fighting for every rebound. Their determination highlights the intensity of the game as the crowd watches.
Supporting her stroke, Emory Modak '28 competes in her specialty, breaststroke. The 200 medley relay consisted of four participants that each swam 50 meters (2 laps) of one stroke.
Looking out towards the field, Kate Petty '26 and the student section wait for the game to continue following a Warrior touchdown. The student section dressed up in a ski theme for the last football game of the season.
Exploding with giggles, the JV White Team gathers together before the start of their first set. Showcasing not only strength and skill but team chemistry, the girls took their last game as an opportunity to commemorate an arduous, but unforgettable season.
Passionately leaping into the air, Aurora Simmons goes for the spike against the Mustangs. Simmons served many hard balls alogndie some killer spikes against the Mustang front and back row. "It was a lot of fun," Simmons said. "We made mistakes but we also learned from them and that's what matters more."
Rushing the ball towards the goal, Wade Allen '26 evades a Tiger defender for a Warrior first down. Allen's ball-carrying earned the team four of the five touchdowns of the game.
FOOTBALL
Looking out towards the field, Kate Petty '26 and the student section wait for the game to continue following a Warrior touchdown. The student section dressed up in a ski theme for the last football game of the season.
Varsity Football Bids Season Farewell with Nail-biter Loss to Vista Ridge Rangers, 34-38
Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • November 11, 2025
Rushing the ball towards the goal, Wade Allen '26 evades a Tiger defender for a Warrior first down. Allen's ball-carrying earned the team four of the five touchdowns of the game.
Man vs. Beast: Varsity Football Preys On Stony Point Tigers 35-7
Aarya Kale, Horizon Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2025
kameron Hill '29 runs ball to Hutto's endzone to score a touchdown. This was the first touchdown of the game which led Westwood to a winning spirit.
Freshman Football Gives Hutto the Heat of Defeat 30-8
Sydney Fuller, Assistant Marketing Director • October 7, 2025
VOLLEYBALL
Exploding with giggles, the JV White Team gathers together before the start of their first set. Showcasing not only strength and skill but team chemistry, the girls took their last game as an opportunity to commemorate an arduous, but unforgettable season.
JV White Volleyball Conquers Manor Mustangs 2-0
Yonnie Yang, Heritage Student & Campus Life Editor • October 30, 2025
Passionately leaping into the air, Aurora Simmons goes for the spike against the Mustangs. Simmons served many hard balls alogndie some killer spikes against the Mustang front and back row. "It was a lot of fun," Simmons said. "We made mistakes but we also learned from them and that's what matters more."
Warrior JV Orange Volleyball Makes Great Strides Against The Manor Mustangs 2-0
Preeya Panwalker, Reporter • October 28, 2025
Ball soaring, Julia Kushnirsky '29 leaps to set to her teammates. Consistent communication from the Lady Warriors led to their overwhelming victory against the Manor Mustangs.
Freshman Volleyball Crushes Manor Mustangs in 2-0 Sweep
Cara Chow, Reporter • October 26, 2025
AQUATICS
Supporting her stroke, Emory Modak '28 competes in her specialty, breaststroke. The 200 medley relay consisted of four participants that each swam 50 meters (2 laps) of one stroke.
Warriors Shatter Records at Aggieland Invitational
Ayman Halai, Reporter • November 12, 2025
Mustering her strength, Prajna Parajuli '26 raises the ball to gauge the direction of her throw. As a captain, Parajuli has a lot riding on her shoulders to keep the team afloat, a job she does masterfully both in and out of the water.
Girl’s Waterpolo Season Ends With a 8-6 Loss Against Westlake
Maya Hennvall, Reporter • October 17, 2025
BASKETBALL
Vivian Hapka '26 jumps high to take a shot while surrounded by defenders. The team shows strong effort under the basket, fighting for every rebound. Their determination highlights the intensity of the game as the crowd watches.
Varsity Girls Basketball Falls to Cedar Ridge 34-24 in Season Opener
Srimansa Gadde, Reporter • November 12, 2025
Good Effort, Dylan Jorner '28 strives for a layup.“In this photo I think I got blocked, but I was going up for a layup," Jorner said. He gave it his best efforts to help support his team.
JV Boys Basketball Delivers Crushing Win
London May, Reporter • February 15, 2025
TENNIS
LACROSSE
Racing down the field Audrey Coplen '26 swiftly dodges the defender. The Menlo-Atherton Bears came from California to compete with the Warriors.
Calling to her teammates, Talia Philip '25 looks for someone open to pass to. Philip played a more casual defensive role during the game.
With two Tigers on her heels, defensive player Elly Howell '26 takes the ball around the net in hopes of making a pass. During the game, both defense and offense positions played smarter through every quarter. "Usually we're not as smart about our passes, but this game we got more open. We got more passes and more shooting able to happen, more teamwork happening this game," Howell said.
Consoling the players, Defensive Coordinator Justin Becker congratulates the players for their explosive fourth quarter comeback. Even though the Warriors were down 8-1 by the beginning of the quarter, the Warrior offense allowed the score to be brought up to 8-5 at the end of regulation.
SOCCER
Back to back, Nadia Gianetti '26 boxes out her defender to gain possession of the ball. In a high stakes game, like this playoff game, possession is key.
Jumping into the air, Tayla Score '25 heads the ball towards the goal. A few moments later, the Warriors gained control of the ball and took a shot at the goal.
Carefully dribbling forward, Dhruv Pandare '27 initiates another Warrior attack despite the Ranger's resistance.
After a half with no goals, Aiden Shen '26 and Ishaan Saini '26 celebrate their first point of the night as they run down the field. The goal was scored by Shen.
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Powering through a fastball, Ardavan Jahangiri '28 swings with all his might. Jahangiri ultimately didn't achieve much success as a batter, but was part of crucial plays in the infield. “[We’ve] improved astronomically, it’s absurd,” Jahangiri said. “[Our] technique is on point, we know where the ball is going, we’re not being reactive, we’re being active.”
Coming out of a forward stance, Sterling Woodley '26 relaxes after a strike. The catcher held the ball as Westwood amassed another strike, but Woodley made a comeback, scoring the Warriors another point.
Presley Leal '28 hits ball helping gain a point for Westwood.
Abby Thailing '26 catches strike ball thrown by Clare Guidry '27 when one of the Cedar Park Timberwolves was up to bat.
TRACK
Preeya Panwalker '28 and Violet Everard '29 finishing their second mile as they go on to finish the race.
Throughout high school, Violet Hewett '25 has competed for Westwood's swim and track team, as well as doing club track. Through hard work, dedication, and support from her coaches, Hewett will continue her track journey at Duke University under a track scholarship.
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.
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