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Crouching, Bella D'Alessandro '25 evades her opponents. D'Alessandro drove the ball down the court toward San Marcos's goal, but the Rattlers' defense held strong.

Varsity Girls Defeated by San Marcos in Near Comeback

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai • November 24, 2024

Continuing a string of losses on Friday Nov. 22, the Varsity Lady Warrior Basketball team was defeated by the San Marcos Rattlers 40-34. Despite their persistence and motivation from their fans and...

Intently focusing on their screens, juniors Sanjana Aslesh, Avery Chen, Samhita Guntakala, and Sravya Akella participate in the Halloween-themed Kahoot trivia game. The event was organized by PTSA's Treat Yo' Self Club in an effort to provide students with a break from the rigor of academic life.

Spooky Spirit Comes Alive at PTSA’s Halloween Trivia Event

Hana Le, Reporter • October 29, 2024

In an effort to celebrate the ongoing Halloween spirit, Parent Teacher Student Association’s (PTSA) Treat Yo’ Self Club hosted a Halloween trivia event during Fun Flex on Friday, Oct. 25 in the cafeteria,...

Vivian Hapka '25 guards a Stony Point player, attempting to block a pass. Throughout the game, both offense and defense slipped for the Warriors but they remained confident.

Woes Continue for Varsity Women’s Basketball With 57-42 Loss to Stony Point

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • January 15, 2024

Trying to recapture their early-season success, on Friday Jan. 12, the varsity girls basketball team went up against their district rivals the Stony Point Tigers. Although the game was filled with...

Getting ready to make a play, Isabella D'Alessandro '25 runs the ball down the court and settles down her teammates. She prepared her teammates for a motion offense which the team worked on all week in practice.

Varsity Women’s Basketball Hit Roadblock in 48-36 Loss to Manor

Sawyer Grimaldi, Sports Editor • December 7, 2023

As the buzzer rang out at the end of the game on Tuesday, Dec. 5, the varsity women’s basketball team lost to the Manor Mustangs 48-36. The Lady Warriors came into the game on a hot streak, winning...

Jumping up, Emily Graham '25 shoots past the defense. Despite falling behind in the first half, the team was able to come back and win in the final few minutes of the game.

JV Girls Basketball Triumphs Over Cedar Ridge in Final Quarter 44-40

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief • January 31, 2023

On Friday, Jan. 27, the JV girls’ basketball team beat Cedar Ridge in a last-quarter showdown. The final few minutes of the game mounted in tension as the clock went down and had the audience, including...

Sprinting down the field, Jackson Bowen '26 prepares to shoot. Bowen easily made the lay-up.

JV Girls Basketball Falls to McNeil 48-27

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief • January 13, 2023

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the JV girls’ basketball team was defeated by McNeil. Westwood started the game off strong but fell behind in the second quarter as McNeil made countless free throws. Despite...

Stretching up, Grace McCluskey '26 gets a hand on the ball. Mcluskey was able to tip the ball towards a teammate, starting the game strong.

JV Girls Basketball Defeated by Vista Ridge

Sophia Sartor, Heritage Co-Chief • January 9, 2023

The JV girl's basketball team suffered a loss to Vista Ridge on Friday, Jan. 6. Despite making several free throws and consistently driving the ball to the basket, the Warriors were unable to close...

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