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The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon
Indy McBrearty

Indy McBrearty, Reporter

Class of 2025

Hi, I’m Indy, and I am a sophomore in my first year on student press. I am on the basketball team, and my dad is a swim coach as well. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing with my dogs, and going to the basketball court.



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The debate surrounding the basketball "greatest of all time" (GOAT) player has ignited several conversations. However, in the end, there can be only one GOAT, and that is Lebron James.

Adding Fuel to the Flame: LeBron James is the Basketball GOAT

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
May 7, 2023
Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) money has created a positive impact for college athletes.

NIL Provides Athletes Comfort During Collegiate Sports

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
May 1, 2023
A Definitive Ranking of Westwood's Lunch-Go-To's!

A Definitive Ranking of Westwood’s Lunch-Go-To’s!

Jayant Bettadpur and Indy McBrearty
April 19, 2023
The Longhorns recently finished their season led by second-year head coach Chris Beard.

Horns Up: Recapping UT’s 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Season

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Henry Chuo '23 reaches for a layup, moving past Stony Point defense. Chuo attempted this layup in the last play of the game.

Varsity Boys Basketball Finishes District Strong Against Vandegrift

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
February 20, 2023
Pushing past Round Rock's defense, Gabe Parr ‘23 drives toward the paint. Parr had three assists throughout the game.

Warrior Basketball Fails To Overcome Stony Point

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
February 10, 2023
Thomas Burke ‘25 goes up for a layup with Round Rock defense chasing close behind. The Warriors were able to make a fast break and get the ball to Burke to make the layup.

Varsity Basketball Dominates in Two Straight Games

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
February 10, 2023
With Stony Point defense quickly surround him, Gabe Parr '23 make the decision to attempt a shot.

Varsity Boys Basketball Comes up Short Against Manor

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
January 24, 2023
Henry Chuo '23 reaches for a layup, moving past Stony Point defense. Chuo attempted this layup in the last play of the game.

Varsity Basketball Falters Against Stony Point

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
January 21, 2023
Skye Drechsler '23 attempts a shot over a Round Rock defensive player's head. Drechsler helped push the team, making a fourth of the Warrior's points.

Varsity Basketball Beats Rival McNeil With Second Half Comeback

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
January 13, 2023
Horizon's Best Albums of 2022

Horizon’s Best Albums of 2022

Aanika Hirode, Amy Simon, Hannah Ashtari, Indy McBrearty, Jayant Bettadpur, Oliver Barnfield, and Sabrina Kim
January 13, 2023
Cayden Branch ‘23 attempts a three-point shot after getting passed to by Henry Chuo ‘23. Fighting against Vista Ridge, Branch had ten points, the second most point for the Warriors.

Varsity Boys Basketball Reels in Win Against Rangers 43-35

Ellen Chuo and Indy McBrearty
January 11, 2023
Flying into the lane, Brady Tomich '23 shoots a layup. He was fouled on the play and made both free throws.

Varsity Boys Basketball Dismantles Glenn 68-39

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
December 9, 2022
Moving up the court, Gabe Parr '23, passes Anderson's players to get to the basket. Parr led the scoreboard with 13 points at the end of the game.

Varsity Boys Basketball Starts Season Out Strong

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
December 6, 2022
How Much Do You Know About the NBA?

How Much Do You Know About the NBA?

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
November 28, 2022
Cheering loudly, Morgan Vopat '23, Anila Modak' 24 and Audrey Derdeyn '26 urge their teammates to go faster from the platform. Swim and Dive had their first ever meet for the 2022 season at the newly constructed RRISD Aquatic Center.

Swim and Dive Lands in Second Place at First District-Wide Meet

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
October 10, 2022
Westwood Waterpolo team boys gather for team photo together after day long tournament. This is Westwood water polos first year as a UIL sport. The tournament took place August

Boys’ Waterpolo Conquers Vandegrift 19-14

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
September 22, 2022
Anila Modak '24 takes a breath while swimming the last leg of the 100 freestyle. Modak was on the Black team who won this friendy competition.

Team Black Prevails Against Team Orange in Intersquad Swim and Dive Meet

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
September 20, 2022
Dr. Plocher stays hard at work to help out his students. This year will be his ninth year teaching secondary English.

Dr. Plocher Writes His Way To Westwood

Indy McBrearty, Reporter
September 8, 2022
Pursuing the ball, Zoe Chen '25 scrambles to hit a backhand. Chen had a long rally and managed to win the point.

Varsity Tennis Takes Down Reagan High

Jayant Bettadpur and Indy McBrearty
August 30, 2022
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