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

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...

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...

Chris Martinez 18 holds off an opposing player.

Varsity Football Falls Short to Vista Ridge Rangers 56-49

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor September 23, 2017

The Warriors fell short to the Vista Ridge Rangers, ending with a score of 56-49 on Friday, Sept. 22. The Rangers were celebrating their homecoming game, but this did not hinder the Warriors' will...

Quarterback Will Jennings 18 throws the ball to an open receiver.

Varsity Football Slips Up Against the Raiders

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor September 9, 2017

The Warriors' varsity football team stained the Bible Stadium with determination and hard work Friday night. Their sweat, kicked-up turf, and several empty rolls of medical tape all evidence left on...

Cameron Thomas 18 runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown.

Varsity Football Conquers Lehman 63-13 Second Year in a Row

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor September 1, 2017

For the Warriors’ season opener game against the Lehman Lobos, the Warriors’ conquer the Lobos 63-13. This continues the Warriors two year streak of defeating the Lobos. “It honestly felt...

Offensive line and defensive line prepare to blitz.

Warriors Show Off Spring Training at Spring Game

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor May 18, 2017

In the Warriors’ spring season closer, the defense triumphed over the offense in their annual spring scrimmage on Tuesday, May 16. This year’s spring game presented a competition factor that the...

Beau Brown 17 dabs after scoring a touchdown.

Varsity Football Vanquishes the Pflugerville Panthers 35-24

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor October 29, 2016

Ahead by a touchdown and a field goal, the Warriors vanquished the Pflugerville Panthers 35-24. Winning this game has brought back restored ambition to the players in hopes of going to playoffs. “The...

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