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Atlee Olofson '23 blocks a player from the blue team from making a touchdown. The blue team was only able to advance a few yards before one of their players got their flag pulled.

NHS Hosts Annual Powderpuff Game to Benefit Thirst Project

Sweni Karedia, Heritage Assistant Editor May 5, 2022

National Honor Society (NHS) hosted their annual Powderpuff game on Thursday, April 28 at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (KRAC) to raise money for the Thirst Project, an nonprofit organization that...

In a celebration, Lola Fernandez '23 high fives Alex Kriz '23. After each play the team came together to regroup before starting again.

Varsity Volleyball Gets Burned By Round Rock 3-1

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor October 28, 2021

In their last game before playoffs, on Tuesday Oct. 26, the varsity volleyball team fell victim to Round Rock in a 3-1 loss after four hard-fought sets. “My regret is not winning but that's the...

Varsity Lady Warriors Vs Vandegrift

Varsity Volleyball Gets Bitten by the Vandegrift Vipers 3-0

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2021

The varsity volleyball team played against the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, October 22. It was a riveting, edge-of-your-seat game. The Lady Warriors made several attempts to make up for losses made...

Number eight, Erin Fagan 22', squats ready beside teammate Lola Fernandez 23', awaiting a  serve. The two wore focused looks.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Stony Point During Future Warriors Night

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 17, 2021

Dominating their second district game, the varsity volleyball team kicked off their official season with a 3-0 win vs Stony Point. Although they had lost to the Tigers in the Volleypalooza Tournament in...

Peyton Ferree '22 hit the ball towards the opponent and the play ended with the Warriors earning the point. Even though she is a sophomore, Ferree has shined a lot in games.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Klein 3-1 in Third Round of Playoffs

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 14, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled out to Hearne to battle against the Klein Bearkats for the Regional round on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Tribe, parents, and sub-varsity athletes made the effort to travel...

Head coach Tara Grant motivates her team in a timeout as Tomball Memorial starts to catch up. The Warriors scored multiple points after the timeout.

Varsity Volleyball Bests College Park 3-1 in Second Round of Playoffs

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 11, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled out of the area to play against the College Park Cavaliers for Area Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8. Sub-varsity team athletes and parents made the effort to travel...

Receiving the other teams serve, Zoe Menendez '20 passes the ball up for someone else to hit. After graduation, Menendez will be heading to D1 school University of the Incarnate Word to continue her volleyball career.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Tomball Memorial 3-0 in First Round of Playoffs

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 8, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled out of the Austin area to battle against the Tomball Memorial Wildcats for the Bi-District Playoffs on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Many parents, athletes from the sub-varsity...

The team celebrates after scoring a point. This was near the end of the third set, so tensions were high.

Varsity Volleyball Crushes Round Rock Dragons 3-0 In Final Home Game of Season

Hayden Swanson and Alana True October 30, 2019

The varsity volleyball team defeated the Round Rock Dragons once again and for the final time this season on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at home, dominating in all three sets. The annual Senior Night was also...

In a match against Leander last season, Abby Gregorczyk '21 gets down low to return the Lions' serve. The varsity volleyball team will begin district play on Friday, Sept. 25 at home against McNeil.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Leander in Five-Set Nail-Biter

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor October 27, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played against the Leander Lions on Friday, Oct. 25 and won 3-2 during Parent Night. The game day theme was dedicated to the parents who took their time and money to support...

The Lady Warriors huddle up after Vista Ridge called a timeout. Head coach Tara Grant discussed with the athletes about their plays.

Varsity Volleyball Dominates Vista Ridge 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled to Vista Ridge and conquered the Rangers 3-0. The showdown helped the ladies take the title of district champs of District 13-6A.  “This game held a lot of...

Zoe Menendez '20 celebrates with captain Maddie Gillispie '20. They had just scored a critical point near the end of the first set.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Cedar Ridge 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor October 9, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Oct. 8, during an away game and won with a final score of 3-0. The ladies wore pink scrunchies honoring breast cancer...

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