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Amy Simon

Amy Simon, Sports Editor

Class of 2023

Hey, I'm Amy! I am currently the Sports Editor for the Horizon! Outside of the press room, my hobbies include playing soccer and running track. I love to travel around the world, binge-watch movies all day, and pet every dog that I see.

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Kawan Borba 23 and Pol Marza 23 sign their letters of intent during their signing ceremony.

Mens’ Soccer Hosts Signing Day for Two Athletes

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
May 5, 2023
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.

Five Athletes Compete at Regional Track Meet, One Advances to State

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Violet Hewett 25 and Kenzie McElroy 24 pose after getting second and third place for long jump at the area meet.

Eight Track Athletes Compete at Area Meet

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
April 24, 2023
The 4x100 relay team poses after winning their event. The relay team broke their old school record during the district meet.

Track Athletes Compete at District

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2023
Keeping her foot on the ball to defend, Mia Wiele 26 focuses on her play. Wiele tried hard to keep the ball in bounds so that the standoff would not result in a corner kick for the other team.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Finishes Season at State Playoffs

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
April 23, 2023
The varsity soccer girls pose after winning the round five game against Round Rock. The team advanced to the state tournament.

Varsity Girls Soccer Dominates Round Five Playoff Game Against Dragons 3-0

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Pablo Zavala 24 looks at the audience after scoring the Warriors first goal. The audience members stood up and cheered for the team.

Varsity Mens Soccer Faces Upsetting Duel Against Tigers

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
March 25, 2023
Violet Hewitt 25 begins her first jump for the triple jump event.

Track and Field Starts Season off Strong

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
March 16, 2023
Dancing, seniors Allen Garcia, Henry Stenson, Luke Hagen, Tate Shores, and Wesley Yeung perform a choreographed dance routine to Lip Gloss by Lil Mama. The dance was choreographed by Sundancer Line Officers Carly Kienitz ‘23, Faye Merritt ‘23, and Hannah Bresser ‘24.

23rd Annual Mr. Warrior Pageant Wows Audience

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Diego Mercado 25 holds a cocoa bean. Cocoa beans are key ingredients in chocolate production.

Professor Romi Burks Delivers Presentation on Chocolate Production

February 25, 2023
The Warriors celebrate a good play in the fourth quarter of the game. The student section was packed with fans cheering the Warriors through the first round of playoffs.

Varsity Boys Basketball Edged Out by Chaparrals During Final Seconds of Playoff Game

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
Seniors Padt Skawratananond and Atlee Olofson look to Coach Malcom Framjee during his speech. Coach Framjee recognized the two athletes for their hard work over the past four years.

Students Commemorate Accomplishments During Signing Day

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
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Aanika Hirode, Amy Simon, Hannah Ashtari, Indy McBrearty, Jayant Bettadpur, Oliver Barnfield, and Sabrina Kim
January 13, 2023
Jackson Connor 24 dribbles the ball away from a defender. He was able to gain some space and pass the ball down the line.

JV Orange Boys’ Soccer Starts Season off With 0-0 Tie Against Rouse Raiders

Hannah Ashtari and Amy Simon
December 10, 2022
Rahul Kuthiala 25 passes the ball to a teammate. He recognized the defender on his back and quickly ran for an open pass.

Feeling Neutral: Varsity Boys’ Soccer Ties Rouse 0-0 in First Scrimmage of Season

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
December 10, 2022

Westwood Confessions

Avery Hixson, Amy Simon, Amelie Puga, and Oliver Barnfield
December 7, 2022
The Warriors complete their pre-game cheer for the last time this season. Photo courtesy of @erinleephoto.

Varsity Volleyball Falls Short of Regional Quarterfinals Title in Jaw Clenching Game

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Right back Ananias Vance 24 runs the ball down the field. He was able to gain several yardages for the team.

Varsity Football Trounced by Vipers in Final Game of Season

November 6, 2022
The team celebrates after scoring a touchdown. The Warriors scored two touchdowns during the duration of the game.

Westwood Loses Grip to Stony Point 45-21 During Homecoming Game

October 23, 2022
Grant Jaeger 23 and Scott Uffelman 25 jump up to each other after running out of the blowup. They hurried to the huddle afterwards.

Varsity Football Outshines McNeil in Final Seconds of Game

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
Ananias Vance 24 runs the ball. He was able to gain several yardages for the Warriors.

Varsity Football Falls Short Against Raiders

October 10, 2022
Demani Stewart 24 runs with the ball. He was able to gain several yardages before getting tackled down.

Varsity Football Crushed by Raiders 41-14

October 2, 2022
During a quick break after their victorious first set, Rachel Cai 24 and Allie Shepherd 23 meet on the court. The team then quickly prepared for a fierce second set.

Varsity Volleyball Shuts Out McNeil 3-0

Prakrit Sinha and Amy Simon
September 22, 2022
Blocking the ball from the defender, Ava Moncada 25 tips the ball over the net. Moncada was able to find the hole in the court, leading the Warriors to win a point.

JV Orange Volleyball Outplays McNeil in Two Sets

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
September 22, 2022
The team huddles together before the game. This was their first district huddle of the season.

Varsity Volleyball Claims Victory Over Vipers in District Opener

Amy Simon, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
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