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While running up the field, Nate Anderson '21 looks to dodge an oncoming McNeil defender.

Varsity Football Falls In Heartbreaking 32-29 Loss to McNeil

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 6, 2018

The varsity football team faced off with rival McNeil looking to notch their fourth win on the season, but fell in gut-wrenching fashion by a score of 32-29. The Warriors weren’t able to rebound...

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,...

With the help of his teammates, Demetrius Jones '19 takes down an opposing Vista Ridge player.

Varsity Football Bounces Back with Dominant 27-7 Win Over Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 22, 2018

The varsity football team bounced back from a crushing loss and dominated the Vista Ridge Rangers on the road at Gupton Stadium with a score of 27-7. The Warriors scored on the first play from scrimmage...

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...

After receiving a pass, Luca Mazzola '19 looks upfield.

Varsity Football Faces Off Against Rouse Raiders In Scrimmage

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief August 24, 2018

In the Warriors’ first scrimmage of the season, they fought against the Rouse Raiders, but lost with a score of 17-10. Many seniors left the varsity team last year, so the team has fresh faces...

After completing a pass, Luca Mazzola '19 sprints upfield.

Warrior Football Hosts Annual Spring Game

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor May 18, 2018

The Warrior football team hosted the annual White versus Orange game on May 17, ending in a victory for the White team with a score of 23-0. At the beginning of the first quarter, new quarterback...

Will Jennings '18 fake hands the ball off to Jaikem Murphy '18.

Varsity Football Falls Behind the Raiders 49-3

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor November 11, 2017

In the Warriors' final in-district game, the Warriors fell behind the Cedar Ridge Raiders 49-3. For both teams, the coaches agreed upon taking out starters after the first half, in order to prevent...

Quarterback Will Jennings '18 hurdles over players for the winning touchdown of the game.

Warriors Slay the Dragons 45-41

Connor Cowman, Community & World Editor October 28, 2017

Prior to 1992, Round Rock ISD had only two high schools within its bounds: Round Rock High School and Westwood High School. This led to the schools, which were separated by a railroad track, competing...

Quarterback Will Jennings '18 throws the ball to Cameron Thomas '18.

Varsity Football Falls to the Hawks 51-14

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor October 8, 2017

On Friday night the Warriors fell to the Hendrickson Hawks 51-14. Although the Warriors suffered their first loss in district, the boys didn’t let up their intensity or drive to win. “We've...

Johnangel Luna '19 prepares for a tackle.

JV Football Falls to Cedar Ridge Raiders

Julia Kurtz, Photographer November 7, 2016

The Warriors pushed through their last game of the season on Thursday, Nov. 3 against the Cedar Ridge Raiders. Due to multiple execution errors and ill-fated circumstances, the Warriors were overcome,...

Ryan Bassett '19 looks for a pass from the quarterback.

JV Football Endures 8-18 Loss Against Pflugerville

Julia Kurtz, Photographer October 30, 2016

On Thursday, Oct. 27, the JV football team challenged the Pflugerville Panthers on the rival’s field. As a result of many pass interceptions and play execution errors, the Warriors were defeated...

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