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Sourav Dhar

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor

This is gonna be my third and final year on staff and my second as sports editor. I love watching, playing, and writing about sports, and other than that, I like to listen to music, play video games, watch YouTube, and spend time with my dog.

All content by Sourav Dhar
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is widely projected to be the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The NFL Draft has historically been one of the most popular events on the calendar for football fans. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

A Beginner’s Guide to the 2021 NFL Draft

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
April 29, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took home their second Super Bowl title in franchise history with a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. In addition, they became the first team in NFL history to make and win a Super Bowl in their home stadium. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stomp Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
February 15, 2021
After making it past many Dragon defenders, RJ Martinez 21 is tackled. He gained over ten yards this play.

Varsity Football Closes Out Season with 70-41 Loss vs. Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
December 13, 2020
Surrounded by McNeil defenders, wide receiver Robbie Jeng 21 turns upfield after picking up a first down. Despite Jengs record-breaking performance against Hutto the following week, the Warriors fell to the visiting Hippos, eliminating them from playoff contention.

Varsity Football Drops Daytime Clash vs. Hutto 38-31

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
December 10, 2020
Jumping up, Trinity Woods 23 and Abby Gregorczyk 21 block the ball against Hutto. The Lady Warriors rode a strong end to the regular season to a dominant opening-round victory over Austin.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Austin in Bidistrict Showdown

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
December 10, 2020
Looking up, Erin Fagan 22 prepares to spike the ball against Hutto. The Lady Warriors swept their rivals to propel them into the postseason, where they eventually fell to Madison in the second round.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Round Rock on Last Week of Regular Season

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
December 1, 2020
Diego Maradona dribbles past England defenders in the 1986 World Cup. Maradona, who passed away on Wednesday, was widely considered as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Soccer Icon Diego Maradona Passes Away at 60

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
November 28, 2020

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

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
November 27, 2020
The Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB) became the first North American sports franchise to hire a female general manager with their hiring of Kim Ng. In addition to being the first-ever female GM, she is also the first Asian-American GM in MLB history. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Miami Marlins Hire Kim Ng As First-Ever Female General Manager in North American Sports

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
November 23, 2020
Quarterback RJ Martinez 21 makes a run for the endzone. Although he was unable to make in to the end zone on first down, the team was able to get a touchdown the second time around.

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

Sourav Dhar and Arushi Sharma
September 27, 2020
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida will be the bubble site for the NBA and MLS. For the next few months, players will stay on the resort and complete their seasons in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Photo courtesy of Denis Adriana Macias.

Professional Sports Prepare to Return Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
July 29, 2020
Along with the new plan for the upcoming athletics season, the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) released some guidelines that schools across Texas must follow. As part of the new rules issued, stadiums, such as Eagle Stadium in Allen, will be limited to 50% capacity.

UIL Issues Modified Schedule for Fall Sports Season

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
July 25, 2020
TeleHealth Access for Seniors is a non-profit organization that helps senior citizens access many essential functions, such as communicating with loved ones and ordering groceries, by collecting and donating old devices to them. Photo courtesy of TeleHealth Access for Seniors.

TeleHealth Access for Seniors Supplies Elderly with Necessary Technology

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
June 1, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the start of the MLB season has been delayed until further notice. Until then, MLB partnered with betting company DraftKings to make the MLB Dream Bracket. Photo courtesy of MLBs Twitter account (@mlb).

MLB Dream Bracket Presents Baseball Fans with Backup Content While Season Delayed

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
May 8, 2020
Austin Youth Council members recognize Be Kind Day in their respective homes. Photo courtesy of Austin Youth Council Instagram.

Austin Youth Council Recognizes ‘Be Kind Day’

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
April 18, 2020
Sandwiched in between two defenders, Christian Robinson 20 attempts to pass the ball. This was during the first quarter and the energy was high.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball’s Playoff Run, Season Ends vs. Wylie 43-29

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Arjun Seth 21 goes face to face with an opposing Viper. Seth was able to hit a three late in the fourth quarter to cut Vandegrifts lead to one.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Falls in Much-Hyped Clash vs. Vandegrift 33-29

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Combo guard Darion Barnes 22 runs up the court with the ball in his hand. Late in the fourth quarter, Barnes and the Warriors were able to drain enough time off the clock to preserve their lead.

JV Boys’ Basketball Downs Vandegrift 55-43

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
The Lombardi Trophy is the prize that goes to the Super Bowl winner. This year, the trophy returned to Kansas City for the first time in 50 years.

Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl LIV 31-20

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
18-time All Star Kobe Bryant was widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Throughout his 20-season career, Bryant won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Will Live On For Generations to Come

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
February 3, 2020
Kobe Bryant was widely regarded as one of the best NBA players of all time.

Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gianna Die in Helicopter Crash

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
January 28, 2020
With a defender in his way, Justin Chen 20 shoots a floater. However, Chen was called for a charging foul, negating the basket and giving the ball to Vista Ridge.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Tops Vista Ridge 63-55

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief
January 26, 2020
Oliver Yu 20 Receives Spectrum Scholar Athlete Scholarship

Oliver Yu ’20 Receives Spectrum Scholar Athlete Scholarship

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
November 9, 2019
Looking downfield, quarterback RJ Martinez 21 heaves the ball in hopes of finding an open receiver. Martinez tossed four touchdowns in the contest.

Varsity Football Falls to Stony Point 45-28

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker
November 2, 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
Running back Nate Anderson 21 charges through the gap created by the offensive line. Anderson finished the game with 170 rushing yards, but this carry only picked up a few yards.

Varsity Football Tames Mavericks in 38-34 Shootout

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief
October 5, 2019
Julian DeBerry 21 attempts to catch a pass by quarterback RJ Martinez 21. The incomplete pass resulted in a fourth down which gave the Dragons possession of the ball.

Varsity Football Suffers 67-21 Thumping to Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
September 28, 2019
Drew Goodall 21 chases down the Rangers running back. To finish the play, Goodall cut off the RB and forced him out of bounds.

Varsity Football Drops 49-43 Shootout to Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
September 22, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Post Malone

Post Malone Delivers Another Hit-Filled Project with ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Alec Neville 21 spots the Austin player and slips past him. The play occurred during the third quarter of the game where the Warriors were able to push their score up 15 points.

Varsity Football Notches First Win in 41-39 Thriller vs. Austin

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
September 7, 2019
Reaching out, wide receiver Oliver Yu 20 sprints into the end zone. Yus touchdown tied the score and sent the game into overtime. “I felt vindicated because it’s what I was waiting for the entire game. It’s what keeps you going in the end, just making plays like this,” Yu said.

Varsity Football Drops OT Battle vs. East View 42-35

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
The U.S. womens national team shows off their pride jerseys before a friendly against China on June 12, 2018.

USWNT Dumps France Out Of 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup 2-1

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
June 29, 2019
The UEFA Champions League trophy will return to Liverpool.

Liverpool Downs Tottenham 2-0 To Win UEFA Champions League Final

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
June 1, 2019
Luke Durham 19 high-fives the students while entering Canyon Vista.

Seniors Participate In Senior Walks In Elementary and Middle Schools

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
May 27, 2019
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Is Crucial

Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Is Crucial

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
May 26, 2019
Photo courtesy of Ms. Rebecca Giguere

New Nurse Ms. Rebecca Giguere Joins Westwood

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
May 17, 2019
Gabriella Garcia 19 hits the ball.

Varsity Softball Suffers 13-2 Loss to Cedar Ridge on Senior Night

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
April 21, 2019
Ben Jensen 19 runs across the field with the ball.

Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Routs Vista Ridge 11-3

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
March 30, 2019
The team celebrates after Deepti Choudhury 21 scores a goal in a game against Hendrickson.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Pounds Stony Point 4-0 on Senior Night

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
March 16, 2019
Theo Givens 20 attempts to outrun Vandegrift defenders with Niko Djordjevic 21 trailing behind.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Drops Road Contest vs. Vandegrift 5-2

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
March 7, 2019
Varsity Boys Basketball Concludes Season with Thrilling 55-52 Win

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Concludes Season with Thrilling 55-52 Win

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Brandon Parks 20 defends his man as seniors Patrick Sladek and Ethan Brown help out.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Avenges Prior Loss to Stony Point, Prevails 55-39

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
February 10, 2019
Brandon Parks 20 drives to the hoop.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Doubles Up McNeil in 46-23 Rout

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
January 26, 2019
Major League Soccer Announces Austin FC as New Expansion Club

Major League Soccer Announces Austin FC as New Expansion Club

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Patrick Sladek 19 runs up to the basket to shoot.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Puts On Defensive Clinic In 51-33 Win vs. Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
January 19, 2019
Brandon Parks 20 follows through on his shot.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Drops Road Contest vs. Hendrickson 62-53

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
January 16, 2019
Brandon Parks 20 attempts to shoot over a defending Round Rock player in the Warriors game on Dec. 11.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Falls In Intense District Clash vs. McNeil 48-37

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
December 15, 2018
While dodging Round Rock players, Heston Williams 19 charges towards the basket.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Drops Rivalry Game vs. Round Rock 55-46

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
Anisha Chintiala 21 shoots the ball.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls Against Vista Ridge 56-48

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor
December 8, 2018
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