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Passionately leaping into the air, Aurora Simmons goes for the spike against the Mustangs. Simmons served many hard balls alogndie some killer spikes against the Mustang front and back row. "It was a lot of fun," Simmons said. "We made mistakes but we also learned from them and that's what matters more."

Warrior JV Orange Volleyball Makes Great Strides Against The Manor Mustangs 2-0

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter October 28, 2025

The Westwood JV Orange volleyball team brought the heat to the court against the Manor Mustangs on Friday, Oct.24. The Lady Warriors had their final game of the season, and made sure to close it out...

Jumping high for the ball Aurora Simmons goes for the spike. Simmons played a pivotal role for Westwood upfront, providing many important spikes and blocks. “ Many of the points they got from us were extremely targeted due to not having a great game” Simmons said.

JV Orange Volleyball Sweeps Hutto Hippos 2-0

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter October 3, 2025

JV Orange Volleyball made a clean sweep against the Hutto Hippos, on Tuesday Sept.30. The two teams faced off on the court at 5:30 p.m. Working hard for every ball, both teams strategized and hustled...

Fighting to block the ball players Aurora Simmons '28 and DeLaney  Selfridge'27 work hard on front row to stop Vandergrift defense. The two played crucial in blocking many Vandergrift balls, and continuing rally's. "We played well the first set," Simmons said. "But as the game continued we were struggling, especially in the back row.

JV Orange Volleyball Face a Crushing Defeat Against Vandegrift 2-1

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 30, 2025

Bringing the heat to the court, on Friday Sept. 26, JV orange volleyball played the Vandegrift Vipers. The two teams went head to head displaying their best skills and abilities, but in the end the...

Focused, juniors Maximus Hebert, Ibrahim Kabil, and Jacob Kinnison contemplate their next Blackjack moves. Blackjack was one of several casino-style games on display in the atrium during the dance.

Students Rejoice at Mardi Gras-Themed Homecoming Dance

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 28, 2025

  Walls plastered with royal colors cover the walls and a whirlwind of beads, music and joy transformed the prosaic high school into a late Mardi Gras night in Louisiana at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m....

Focused, Grace Toledo '28 prepares to set the ball, as part of the warm up. Toledo played a crucial role in backrow during the Warrior's game against the Raiders. "[In the third set] we fixed our serves, and filled in the gaps," Toledo said.

JV Orange Volleyball Slips Through to Take Win Against Cedar Ridge 2-1

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 18, 2025

Settling it on the court, Westwood JV Orange Volleyball played the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday Sept. 16. The Warriors played an exceptional first set, fought hard in the second, and brought the...

Jumping high, Lila Nicosia '28 and Quinn Ewert '28 shut down the Round Rock offence. The two girls played extremly crucail to the Warrior defence, stopping a lot of hard Round Rock offensive plays. "We've practiced a lot of defence leading up to this game," Ewert said.

JV Orange Fails to Deliver Against Round Rock 2-0

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 14, 2025

JV Orange Volleyball hit the court this week to play their fourth home game of the season against Round Rock High School on Friday Sept.12. The team worked hard, fought for every serve, and worked...

Celebrating the set, Lady Warriors gather together to enjoy the moment. The girls served hared balls and strategically got balls passed the McNeil defence, helping solidify set 1, 26-24. “I think in the first set, we were a lot more consistent in placing the ball and not just trying to score,” Quinn Ewert '28 said.

JV Orange Kills McNeil In Easy Sweep 2-0

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 12, 2025

JV Orange Volleyball brought the heat to their home court as they faced the McNeil Mavericks, on Tuesday Sept, 9. The Warriors had previously played the Mavericks on Saturday Sept. 6 at a local tournament....

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