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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Atlee Olofson 23 blocks a player from the blue team from making a touchdown. The blue team was only able to advance a few yards before one of their players got their flag pulled.

NHS Hosts Annual Powderpuff Game to Benefit Thirst Project

Sweni Karedia, Heritage Assistant Editor May 5, 2022

National Honor Society (NHS) hosted their annual Powderpuff game on Thursday, April 28 at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC) to raise money for the Thirst Project, an nonprofit organization that...

Mid-pitch, Dorothy Ziebell 24 sharply launches the ball towards the batter. With aggresive pitching the entire game, Ziebell helped the team stay ahead.

Varsity Softball Defeats Cedar Ridge Raiders in 3-2 Triumph

Daphne Longenbach, Heritage Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2022

  Through a misty night, the varsity softball team fought hard against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, April 19. It was their second game against the Raiders this season, beating them 3-2. “I...

The student athletes sit down in front of their Westwood jerseys. National Signing Day is on Wednesday, February 2, every year.

Student Athletes Participate in National Signing Day

Arushi Sharma, Horizon Photo Editor February 11, 2022

On Wed. Feb. 2, student athletes that signed to various colleges and universities to become future collegiate athletes joined in the Field House for National Signing day with family, friends, coaches,...

Gabriella Garcia 19 hits the ball.

Varsity Softball Suffers 13-2 Loss to Cedar Ridge on Senior Night

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor April 21, 2019

The varsity softball team squared off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders for their Senior Night game on Thursday, April 18. Before the first pitch was thrown, the Warriors honored seniors Alyssa Popelka,...

Elizabeth Joyner 22 pitches the ball to her opponents.

Varsity Softball Shuts Out McNeil Mavericks 16-0

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director April 3, 2019

In the much anticipated night, the varsity girls’ softball team triumphed over the McNeil Mavericks on Tuesday, April 2 with a score of 16-0. In addition to the weeks of preparation and effort implemented...

Peyton Halley 21 shoots a layup.

JV Girls’ Basketball Triumphs Over Hendrickson 56-51

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor January 16, 2019

On Tuesday, Jan. 15 the JV girls’ basketball team defeated the Hendrickson Hawks in an intense game. After a close match full of many fouls and a lot of crowd involvement, the Warriors won 56-51....

Caroline Hand ‘22 dribbles the ball between two opposing defenders.

JV Girls’ Basketball Falls to Cedar Ridge 46-40

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief January 12, 2019

The JV girls’ basketball team had an intense game against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Friday, Jan. 11. After a close match with multiple turning points and fouls, the Warriors fell to the Raiders...

Rylee Crider ‘21 looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to.

JV Girls’ Basketball Concedes to Vista Ridge 41-40

Risha Sur, Marketing Director December 9, 2018

The JV girls’ basketball team took on the Vista Ridge Rangers in a tense game on Dec. 7. The Lady Warriors came back much stronger than their previous game on Tuesday, however the eventful game ended...

Peyton Halley 21 dribbles the ball across the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Wins Against Rouse 66-48

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor November 15, 2018

In a game against Rouse, the Lady Warriors won at home with a score of 66-48 on Tuesday, Nov. 13. “I thought the game went really well, we did really well on offense and defense ” Izzy Brown...

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