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Westwood Horizon

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

Traveling up to Dallas, the varsity boys’ basketball squad took on the Wylie Pirates in the Ellis Davis Fieldhouse on Friday, March 6. Following a momentous win over district foe Vandegrift and hoping...

Reaching for the net, Santi Campos '20 tries to make a dunk. Even though Campos didn't make the shot, he pulled a foul and made both foul shots.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Triumphs Over Vandegrift, Moves On to Regional Semifinals

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief March 5, 2020

In a gym so packed that the doors were closed early and filled with constant roars and chants during every possession, the varsity boys’ basketball team faced off against Vandegrift in a playoff...

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

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 27, 2020

The varsity boys’ basketball team overcame the Cypress Lakes High School Spartans in a brutal, down-to-the-wire match during the playoffs. This is the second time ever that the Warriors hosted a...

Brandon Parks '20 jumps to pass the ball to a teammate over the blocking defender. The play ended in a foul on Westwood giving Parks two free throws.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Shreds Stony Point Tigers 57-45

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief February 16, 2020

During the final home game of the season and the Warriors’ senior night, the students came out in full force to support the team on Friday, Feb. 14. With nine seniors graduating this year, the...

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 Vandegrift's lead to one.

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

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor February 10, 2020

In an absolutely packed Field House, the varsity boys’ basketball team took on district foe Vandegrift on Friday, Feb. 7, in a match that was highly anticipated across the Westwood community. Instead...

With a defensive player on his side, Christian Robinson '20 dribbles the ball down the court. The first quarter ended 13-11, Warriors' lead.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Takes Down Weiss 58-45 in Season Opener

Ian Drerup, Video Editor November 17, 2019

Varsity boys basketball started their season strong with a win against the Weiss Wolves 58-45 on Friday, Nov. 15.  The Warriors started the game evenly matched with Weiss and were barely able to...

Luca Cipleu '21 turns away from a defender.

JV Boys’ Basketball Ransacked by the Raiders 62-48

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor February 13, 2019

On Feb. 12, the JV boys’ basketball team faced the Cedar Ridge Raiders and lost 62-48. The game started with the Raiders getting ahold of the ball and making their way to their side of the court....

Anish Maddipoti '20 dribbles the ball as he searches for a way to get past the Leander Lions.

JV Boys’ Basketball Subdues Leander Lions 45-30

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor February 6, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the JV boys’ basketball team beat the Leander Lions 45-30. It was a tough game with lots of back and forth, but the Warriors were able to stay strong throughout and earn a decisive...

Looking for a teammate to make a pass, Luca Cipleu '21 dribbles the ball down the court.

JV Boys’ Basketball Conquers McNeil 57-37

Ian Drerup, Video Editor January 27, 2019

The JV boys’ basketball team took on the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Jan. 25, winning 57-37 after a very successful game for the Warriors. The game started with a foul by the Warriors, but they...

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