Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• May 6, 2021
Unrelenting in a continuing takedown of area powerhouse programs, the varsity tennis team, bolstered by the triumphs of a headline fall season, swept Region IV in the UIL 6A regional tournament on Thursday,...
As Nic Pesoli ‘21 stepped up to the ball sailing towards him with cool determination, the varsity tennis team nervously watched in anticipation. Holding their breaths as Pesoli absorbed the pace...
The energy was infectious and permeated the air as the varsity tennis team took on the Lake Travis Cavaliers to win their regional quarterfinals match 10-1 on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The Warriors blazed...
Amoli Agarwal, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 25, 2020
Loud roars of “Sko Wood” and electrifying cheers signaled the 11-1 defeat of the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Oct. 20, securing the varsity tennis team’s 11th consecutive district title. As...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• September 16, 2020
Spirited racket clanks and face-masked smiles marked a momentous 11-2 win by the varsity tennis team over the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Sept. 11. As athletics programs across the country reckon...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 29, 2019
Piercing the early morning chill, hopeful ‘Go Wood’ chants launched the varsity tennis squad into the toughest and most pivotal match of their fall season: the Regional Semi-Final against Plano West...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 5, 2019
Under the Texas sun and on the “W” of their home courts, the stage was set for the varsity tennis team to embark on the first step of their journey towards the State Championships: the District...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• October 5, 2019
The varsity tennis team took on the Vista Ridge Rangers in the district semi-final on Thursday, Oct. 3, securing an impressive overall victory by a score of 11-0.
The team took to the courts immediately,...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• September 26, 2019
The varsity tennis team went up against the Bowie Bulldogs on Wednesday, Sept. 11, crushing their opposition to secure an impressive overall victory by a score of 10-4, as they remain undefeated in...
Catharine Li, Horizon Editor-in-Chief
• August 23, 2019
On Thursday, Aug. 22, the varsity tennis team faced the Woodland Highlanders on their home court, with a huge overall victory of 12-7.
The game began with doubles matchplay as the Warriors...
Riding the wave of success after the varsity tennis team took the State Championship title in team tennis, the team continued to play lights out at the district tournament from Wednesday, April 3 to...
Varsity tennis dominated in the District 13-6A Team Tennis Championship on Wednesday, Oct. 10. The team won on the home courts with a score of 10-3 against Vandegrift High School, adding another district...
![Hoisting the newest championship trophy addition upwards, head coach Travis Dalrymple and the varsity team look upwards, celebrating their second state title win. Taking on Plano West High School, the Warriors would surge through the morning in a thrilling matchup, clinching a 10-3 victory. "Watching the joy on the kids faces [when] they worked their tails off and to watch it all come together was amazing. I love this school and this program and I want the same for my players and students," Coach Dalrymple said. Photo courtesy of Antonia Antov.](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DSC_8471_A_Antov-900x526.jpg)
![Eyeing the ball, Alek Mesarovic '24 split steps in preparation to frame a forehand volley return to his opponent. Playing singles in his first ever varsity match, Mesarovic battled his nerves to emerge triumphant with a score of 8-4. "I wasn't playing [in] my usual style because I was so tense," Mesarovic said. "My legs and arms were practically shaking. Once I got over my nervousness, I began to gradually play better and better further into the match."](https://westwoodhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC_0142-900x550.jpg)
