The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The Warriors do their pre-round celebration and team building exercises.  They use special handshakes, chants, and more to encourage each other to do well.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Leander in Five-Set Thriller

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 25, 2019

The varsity volleyball team fought the Leander Lions on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Defending their undefeated district season, the team pulled through and won 3-2 in a five-set battle. Both teams had support...

The team holds hands in the air before the game starts. Going into this game, the Lady Warriors wanted to keep their streak of being undefeated.

Varsity Volleyball Triumphs Over Vandergrift 3-1

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 18, 2019

The varsity volleyball team fought against the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Sep. 17 in an intense battle for the top spot in District 13-6A, and the Warriors conquered them 3-1. The Tribe supported...

Audrey Quesnel 20 spikes the ball to the Hawks. With powerful hits, Quesnel was able help the Lady warriors catch up to the Hawks.

Varsity Volleyball Defeats Hendrickson 3-1

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

On Friday, Sep. 13, the varsity volleyball team played against the Hendrickson Hawks, defeating them 3-1. “It wasn’t really our best game,” Zoe Menendez ‘20 said. “But we all played strong...

Kenzie Beckham 21 sets the ball. This play ended with Westwood winning the point.

Varsity Volleyball Destroys Westlake 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the varsity volleyball team played against Westlake in an intense back-to-back game. The ladies defeated the Chaparrals 3-0. “The game was tough but we worked really hard...

Maddie Gillispie 20 bumps the ball.

Varsity Volleyball Dominates Hays 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor August 21, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the varsity volleyball team crushed the Hays Rebels 3-0 in the first game since school started. The bleachers were packed with the support of parents, students, and alumni. “We...

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...

Oni Boodoo 19 and Annalise Galliguez 20 watch to see if a teammate successfully scored.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Defeated by Hendrickson Hawks 74-50

Caera Learmonth, Executive Editor January 16, 2019

On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the varsity girls’ basketball team faced off against the Hendrickson Hawks in an intense game that ultimately resulted in a loss for the Lady Warriors. Despite the team putting...

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...

Desi Davalos 22 plays aggresive offense as she sprints to the other side of the court after a rebound.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Annihilates Stony Point 53-32

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor November 21, 2018

The varsity girls’ basketball team successfully defended their home court on Tuesday, Nov. 20 against Stony Point, with a final score of 53-32. Despite their much larger point total, the road leading...

Surrounded by opponents, Kenzie Beckham 21 holds the ball ready to pass to another teammate.

Varsity Girls Basketball Triumph Over Rouse 59-35

Nima Ashtari, Community & World News Editor November 14, 2018

The varsity girls basketball team played and won their fourth game of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 13 against the Rouse Raiders (2-3), which ended with a final score of 59-35. The win continues the...

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