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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...

Face-to-face with an opponent, Co-Captain Theresa Bell '26 prepares to pass the ball. Bell discussed the importance of strengthening the team's defense and offense. "Offense is really important, making sure we knock down shots," Bell said.

Girls Varsity Basketball Bitten by Vandegrift Vipers

Alessandra Ashford and Prima Changwatchai December 9, 2024

In a tough game against the Vandegrift VIpers, the varsity women’s basketball team played on on Friday, Dec. 6. While the Warriors put up a good fight throughout the game, making great shots and...

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...

Courtside Conversations: Isabella D’Alessandro ’25

Lilybeth Dooley, Assistant Managing Editor October 14, 2024

Music by Ahjay Stelino (Mixkit)

On defense, Elyse Osborn '27, Bella D'Alessandro '25, Katherine Mayer '25, and Claire Braun '25 guard the goal from the Midway Panthers. The girls worked towards strengthening their defense the entire season in preparation for the district tournament. “Our defense is really good, we just need[ed] to keep up with that. We've been working towards [that] the whole season," D'Alessandro said.

Girls’ Water Polo Wins District Championship

Bella Yi, Heritage Campus Life Editor October 8, 2024

Sweeping through their competition, the girls’ water polo team gathered at the Round Rock Aquatics Center on Friday, Oct. 4 for their district tournament. Their four victories throughout the day...

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...

Coach Kelli Payton talks to the Lady Warriors before the game. Coach Payton thinks that the win will give the Lady Warriors more confidence.
"It's always nice to set the tone early.," Coach Payton said. "The fans in the stands were great, and getting a win in front of them will hopefully keep them coming, as well as attract more people. This gave our girls confidence in the fact that they know they can compete with any team we face."

Varsity Girls Basketball Outlast Killeen 53-49 in Home Victory

Alessandra Ashford, Opinions Editor November 9, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Westwood’s Varsity Warriors edged out a victory against the Killeen Kangaroos in the first home game of the season. The final score was close, at 53-49. The crowd watched anxiously...

Reaching past her opponent, Victoria Brown '23 shoots a layup. Brown was notorious for driving the ball down the court and scoring.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Pummels Dripping Springs in First Game

Phoebe Taber, Heritage Photo Editor November 8, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 4, the Warriors began their pre-season with a game against the Dripping Springs Tigers. The stands were in high spirits for the match, a game that would set the tone for the rest...

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