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Ishika Samant

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor

I am a junior on Westwood Student Press. In the organization I found that I spend my time mostly taking sports photos. Outside the press organization I volunteer and foster puppies from the Austin Animal Center.

All content by Ishika Samant

Heather Hay talks about Safe in Austin

April 28, 2021
With the defensive line chasing them, Nate Anderson 21 zooms towards the touchdown line. The play occurred right after the third quarter where the Warriors were able to snatch a significant lead on the Mavs.

Varsity Football Snaps Losing Streak, Notches 42-28 Homecoming Win Over McNeil

November 27, 2020
Laney Popps 21 performs during halftime with the rest of her Sun Dancer team. Due to game rescheduling their performance was pushed two weeks forcing them to perform in the chilly weather.

Varsity Football Takes Down Stony Point in District Opener 42-15

October 30, 2020
After the win, cheerleader Claire Fleming 21 puts her hand up in honor of the schools alma mater. The song is played at the end of every win, as well as at the end of pep rallies.

Varsity Football Starts Season Strong with 37-8 Thumping of Southwest

September 27, 2020
Looking at her phone, a protestor writes a quote with chalk on the streets of downtown Austin. While writing she shared stories of the protests the occurred the previous day with the people around her.

What Do People Think of The Austin BLM Protests?

June 4, 2020
Christian Robinson 20 catches a rebound. The Warriors had great defense and crashed the boards after halftime with a 10-0 run.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Slays Cypress Lakes Spartans 47-43 in Intense Playoff Showdown

February 27, 2020
Losing control of the ball due to a foul, Anish Maddipoti 20 quickly passes the ball to a teammate. The referees called the foul and gave the Warriors two free throws.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Shreds Stony Point Tigers 57-45

February 16, 2020
Power forward Desi Davalos 22 shoots a lay up. Davalos was successfully able to make the shot, earning more points for the Lady Warriors.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Declaws Leander Lions 66-32 In Final Game of Season

February 13, 2020
Cesar Frias 20 stops the ball from going out of bounds. Flying around the field, Frias helped the team maintain their five goal lead.

On Emotional Night, Varsity Boys’ Soccer Beats Leander 5-0

February 6, 2020
Running, Cesar Frias 20 passes the ball to a teammate. Frias was an aggressive player and had a good overall game offensively and defensively.

Varsity Boys' Soccer Earns 4-1 Victory in Clash With Cedar Ridge

February 13, 2020
Santi Campos 20 scans the court to find a teammate to pass too. During the last play of the game, Campos brought the team to a victory with a last second layup.

GALLERY: Varsity Boys’ Basketball Beats Round Rock on Buzzer Beater 44-42

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor
February 3, 2020
Ben Forshay 20 attempts to kick the ball in field. Forshay stopped two big attempted goals for the offensive team allowing the warriors to keep their dominant 3-0 lead.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Blitzes Vista Ridge in 3-0 Win

January 20, 2020
Weaving past the defenders, Brandon Parks 20 dribbles the ball towards the basket. Parks was able to make a successful assist giving the team a 3-pointer.

Varsity Boys' Basketball Wins a Nail-Biter vs. Cedar Ridge 36-35

January 19, 2020
Brandon Parks 20 shoots a free throw after a foul. Parks scores both the free throws and adds 2 points onto the Warriors already dominant lead.

Varsity Boys' Basketball Dominates Vista Ridge 66-53

December 15, 2019
Emma Zion 21 attempts the grab the ball from the opposing defensive team. Zion plays the center position.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls to Hendrickson 53-52

December 12, 2019
A defensive player on her back, Anisha Chintala 21 passes the ball to her teammate which led to another point for the Warriors. During the second quarter the Warriors were able to make up their score gap scoring a stunning 17 points.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Overcomes Shoemaker 60-50

November 20, 2019
Back to the game, Nate Anderson 21 jumps over players. Anderson have achieve a 10-yard run bringing the warriors closer to another touchdown.

Varsity Football Dominates Leander for a 49-20 Victory on Homecoming

Vikram Joshi and Ishika Samant
October 26, 2019
Jace Lyne 20 celebrates with RJ Martinez 21 after a touchdown. After the building anticipation, Martinez completed a pass to Lyne which resulted in the first touchdown for the Warriors and brought the score to 10-14.

Varsity Football Falls in District Showdown vs. Vandegrift 42-17

Sourav Dhar and Ishika Samant
October 20, 2019
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