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Leaning to the side, Desi Davalos 22 tries to get past the defense to the net. This ended with Westwood winning a point and then the ball went to the other team.

Varsity Girls Basketball Overcomes Hutto 46-34

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor December 21, 2021

On Friday, Dec. 17, the Lady Warriors varsity basketball team succeeded in winning against Hutto High School. Despite initially being overtaken by their opponents, the Warriors’ showcased impressive...

Guard Mahogany Wright 23 blocks an enemy Lion from passing the ball to her teammates. Wright is the only freshman that made the varsity team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Declaws Leander Lions 66-32 In Final Game of Season

February 13, 2020

The varsity girls’ basketball team fought the Leander Lions for their Senior Night in a high scoring game and came out with the win, 66-32. The parents of the athletes decorated the gym with orange...

Dribbling the ball down the court, Desi Davalos 22 scans the court for an opening. Davalos would go on to make a three-pointer during the first quarter which brought the score to 10-2.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Conquers Stony Point 54-52

Camille Marshall and Kathryn Markovitz January 15, 2020

The varsity girls’ basketball team faced off against the Stony Point Tigers on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and reigned victorious 54-52. The game day theme was Future Warriors Night, a night to show Canyon...

Varsity Girls Basketball Falls to Hendrickson 53-52

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls to Hendrickson 53-52

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor December 12, 2019

The varsity girls' basketball team squared off against the Hendrickson Hawks on Tuesday, Dec. 10, but despite their tough efforts, the ladies fell to the Hawks, 53-52, in a fast-paced game.  Hendrickson...

Dribbling down the court, power forward Desi Davalos 22 scans for teammates to make a pass to. Despite efforts from the team, the Lady Warriors were unable to pull ahead of the Raiders during the first half.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Defeats Cedar Ridge Raiders 55-50

Kathryn Markovitz, Photographer December 4, 2019

The varsity girls' basketball faced off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and emerged victorious in an intense nail-biter game on Faculty Night. The Lady Warriors bounced back from...

Peyton Halley 21 throws the ball above the defensive player. Halley, a junior, plays the position of a guard on the team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Overcomes Shoemaker 60-50

Camille Marshall and Alana True November 20, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team faced against the Shoemaker Wolves on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and prevailed 60-50. Despite the win, the game consisted of combative fouls and a mass of turnovers.  “In...

Annalise Galliguez 20 and Kenzie Beckham 21 prepare to play defense.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls to Cedar Park Timberwolves 53-38 In Season Opener

Ian Drerup, Video Editor November 9, 2019

The varsity girls basketball team fell to the Cedar Park Timberwolves 53-38 in their first game of the season on Friday, Nov. 8.  The Warriors started strong with two three pointers and a two pointer...

Christie French 19 dodges an opponent in an offensive play.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Decimates Round Rock 54-38, Moves on to Playoffs

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 9, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team exacted their revenge against the Round Rock Dragons on Friday, Feb. 8 after a devastating defeat a couple weeks prior. This game determined which of the two teams...

Makayla Coy 19 dribbles past an opponent in a game against Hendrickson on Jan. 16.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Prevails Over Vandegrift 47-36

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor February 3, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team defeated the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Feb. 2. Despite emerging with a large point lead of 47-36, the game was a tough battle between the two teams. With...

Desi Davalos 22 passes the ball to a teammate.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Slain By Dragons 46-45

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor January 23, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team suffered a devastating defeat against the Round Rock Dragons on Tuesday, Jan. 22. This game was incredibly close, but the Warriors conceded in the end. Right...

Desi Davalos 22 and Anisha Chintala 21 play defense.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Knocks Down Cedar Ridge 58-42

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor January 13, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team triumphed over Cedar Ridge on Friday, Jan 11, finishing with a strong score of 58-42. The Warriors had previously lost to the Raiders in an away game, and were...

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