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Co-Captain Caroline Doughtery '25 holds on to the ball. The Warriors fought back against McNeil's defense, maintaining their communication throughout the game. "This [win] feels really good," Head Coach Kelli Payton said. "It was big for us because we're still in the playoff hunt, and so getting another win just puts us in a good position to hopefully extend our season."

(GALLERY): Varsity Women’s Basketball Prevails Over McNeil Mavericks

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025

Working together, Co-Captain Theresa Bell '26 and Bella D'Alessandro '25 close in on the ball. Team chemistry was an important aspect of the team's collaboration throughout the game. "We've really improved on talking with each other and trusting each other," D'Alessandro said. "I think that comes over time, with team building and just hanging out with each other."

Varsity Girls Basketball Defeated 57-33 by Vista Ridge Rangers

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai • January 13, 2025

In the Warriors’ return to the court after their Winter Break, the girls varsity basketball team lost to the Vista Ridge Ranger 57-33. Throughout the game, the Warriors repeatedly missed rebounds,...

In the first half of the game, Evelyn Bell '28 attempts to block a Hippo. The Warriors remained tied with the Hippo until the fourth quarter, when the Hippos surged ahead to win by a handful of points.

Varsity Girls Basketball Stomped Out by Hutto Hippos

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai • December 16, 2024

In an incredibly close game against the Hutto Hippos, the varsity women’s basketball team played their last home game of the semester. With both Principal Erin Campbell and the Future Warriors cheering...

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...

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