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Clinging onto the ball, Nate Anderson '21 reaches for the end zone.

Varsity Football Tames Leander, Dominates In 49-27 Win

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

The varsity football team was able to bounce back from three straight losses as they dominated Leander on the road at Bible Stadium, winning by a score of 49-27 on the cool night of Oct. 27. The offense...

Seniors Will Clitheroe and Zach Hoover grab onto a Vandegrift offensive player while Connor Cooper '20 rushes over to help.

Varsity Football Unable To Complete Rally on Homecoming Night, Fall 21-12

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

Coming off a bye week, the varsity football team took on Vandegrift looking to break out of their recent losing skid, but fell to the visitors with a score of 21-12 on Homecoming night. Although the...

Sprinting towards the end zone, Luca Mazzola '19 escapes the grasp of a defending Round Rock player.

Varsity Football Falls in High-Scoring Battle to Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

In a game that showcased lots of points and lots of rain, the varsity football team faced off against their arch-rivals, Round Rock, but fell in a shootout, with a score of 51-42. Despite the loss,...

Nathan Potter '20, Josh Shoup '19, and Connor Cooper '20 work to bring down a Hendrickson player.

Varsity Football Blown Out 64-14 To Begin District Play

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

In rainy conditions and with a thunderstorm looming close to the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, the varsity football team began district play with a crushing 64-14 loss at the hands of the Hendrickson...

Mario Debs '19 sprints towards the endzone.

Varsity Football Prevails In Offensive Showdown vs. Austin

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 8, 2018

In an entertaining match, the Westwood Warriors varsity squad was able to build off of the season-opening victory over East View by coming into Dragon Stadium and triumphing over the Austin Maroons...

RJ Martinez '21 finds an opening in the Patriots' defense.

Varsity Football Kicks Off Season with 38-21 Win Over East View

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

The varsity football team kicked off their 2018-19 campaign with a convincing victory over the East View Patriots on the road, finishing with a score of 38-21. After falling behind 3-7 early, the Warriors...

Cody Crider '20 sprint up the field after receiving a kick with Kam Colvin '20 at his side.

JV Football Falls to the Vista Ridge Rangers 34-7

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor September 21, 2017

JV football faced off against the Vista Ridge Rangers at the Warrior Bowl, on Thursday, Sept. 21, in the final game before district season began. Unfortunately, this game ended with a 34-7 loss for...

Anchor Purvi Mujumdar '19 runs her leg of the JV girls' 4x100 relay.

Track and Field Takes Home Titles in Mav Relays

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor March 17, 2017

Westwood’s track and field team began their spring break at the 2017 McNeil High School Mav Relays on Friday, March 10, where athletes took home several titles and new personal records. Despite the...

Offensive lineman Nicholas Kirklin ‘20 creates an opening for running back Riley Beckham ‘20 to squeeze through for a two point conversion.

Freshman Football Suffers 22-44 Defeat by Pflugerville

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor October 31, 2016

On Thursday, Oct. 27, the freshman football team took on the Pflugerville Panthers on the Warrior Bowl field. However, after a tremendous effort in the second half, the Warriors couldn’t push through...

Running back Riley Beckham ‘20 runs into the end zone for a touchdown.

Freshman Football Faces Tough Loss Against Stony Point

Saaraa Sunesara, Reporter October 17, 2016

From the practice fields to the football fields, the freshman football team came prepared and ready take on Stony Point High School on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Warriors fought hard, but left the field...

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