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Keeping the Dragons at bay, Cole Osborn '25 and a host of Warriors throw up their hands to keep their victory in reach. This was the Warriors' second game against Round Rock, so this meant a lot towards the motivation and weight of the game. "This was a big game for everyone," Ben Meijers said. "We lost to Round Rock last time, so this match is more important than the win."

Boy’s Water Polo Finishes Regular Season Second Place in District

Conall Coats, Sports Editor October 8, 2024

Finishing out their season full of victory and hard work, the boy’s water polo team ended their season in second place, coming short of Round Rock in their matchups throughout the season. The Warriors...

Preparing to spike the ball, Lila Wellington '27 leaps to set the ball for her teammate so that she can get the kill. The Warriors had their first district win against McNeil. "I think [going into this game] we just remembered what we were playing for," Wellington said. "We really needed this win and we went out there wanting to win so we took it."

Varsity Volleyball Crushes McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy September 18, 2024

Varsity Volleyball grasped their first district win on Friday, Sept. 13 against the McNeil Mavericks, sweeping them 3-0. The Warriors started their game with warm-ups, hyping themselves up off the crowd...

Huddling together, the Warriors regroup to try and get out of their point deficit early on in the first set. The Warriors beat the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Sept. 13 ending the game in a clean sweep, communicating even as they were down. "I think the team recovered after a good pep talk from the coach," Lucy Aldrete '28 said.

JV White Volleyball Sweeps McNeil 2-0 in Close Game

Mahek Sureka, Heritage Staff September 18, 2024

Fighting hard, the JW white volleyball team shut out the McNeil Mavericks 2-0 on Friday, Sept. 13. While starting the sets at a points disadvantage, the Warriors worked their way back ultimately securing...

Anticipating fellow teammate Defensive Specialist Claire Toupin '27's upward launch of the ball, Outside Hitter Leticia Viana '26 prepares to retaliate against the opposing team. The team utilized fluid teamwork and consistent aggression to eventually win the game.

JV Orange Volleyball Triumphs 2-0 Over McNeil

Aarya Kale, News Editor September 15, 2024

Dedicating all their energy, power, and teamwork the JV orange volleyball team dominated the McNeil Mavericks 2-0 at home on Friday, Sept. 13. Bombarding the Mavericks with countless and consistent attacks,...

The Warriors come together for a motivational talk before the start of the first half.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Washes Out Stony Point 4-1

Christiano Araujo, Photographer March 9, 2018

  On the evening of Tuesday, March 6, the varsity boys’ soccer team fought against the Stony Point Tigers in the second round of district play, with hopes of gaining a win after a tough loss...

West Bevins '20 and Hilton Pineda '18 watch fellow teammates before switching.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Ties Mavericks 1-1

Christiano Araujo, Photographer February 8, 2018

On the evening of Tuesday Feb. 6, the varsity boys’ soccer team went up against the McNeil Mavericks with hopes of gaining another district win early on in the season, ending the game with a tie...

Brandon Parks '20 maneuvers around a Maverick defender.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Vanquishes Mavericks 60-47

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor January 6, 2018

  In their second district game against the Warriors' sister school, McNeil High School, the varsity boys' basketball team conquered the McNeil Mavericks 60-47. Over the course of this game,...

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