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Back to the game, Nate Anderson '21 jumps over players. Anderson have achieve a 10-yard run bringing the warriors closer to another touchdown.

Varsity Football Dominates Leander for a 49-20 Victory on Homecoming

Vikram Joshi and Ishika Samant October 26, 2019

In the Homecoming game, the varsity football team sought to bounce back from a tough loss against Vandegrift and top Leander under the bright lights of Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. Despite the strong...

Awaiting the quarterback's signal to snap the ball, center CJ Hill '21 and the offensive line hold their stances. The offensive line's solid play was very important in this contest, allowing the Warriors to rack up five touchdowns and 287 yards on the ground.

Varsity Football Tames Mavericks in 38-34 Shootout

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief October 5, 2019

Under the lights at Dragon Stadium for the third week in a row, the varsity football team looked to snap a two-game losing streak with a showdown against McNeil. Both offenses featured powerful rushing...

Drew Goodall '21 chases down the Rangers' running back. To finish the play, Goodall cut off the RB and forced him out of bounds.

Varsity Football Drops 49-43 Shootout to Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 22, 2019

Entering the confines of Dragon Stadium for the first time this season on Friday, Sept. 20, the varsity football team only had one goal in mind: to deal a tough, undefeated Vista Ridge Rangers side...

Seniors Will Clitheroe and Zach Hoover grab onto a Vandegrift offensive player while Connor Cooper '20 rushes over to help.

Varsity Football Unable To Complete Rally on Homecoming Night, Fall 21-12

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

Coming off a bye week, the varsity football team took on Vandegrift looking to break out of their recent losing skid, but fell to the visitors with a score of 21-12 on Homecoming night. Although the...

Nathan Potter '20, Josh Shoup '19, and Connor Cooper '20 work to bring down a Hendrickson player.

Varsity Football Blown Out 64-14 To Begin District Play

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 15, 2018

In rainy conditions and with a thunderstorm looming close to the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, the varsity football team began district play with a crushing 64-14 loss at the hands of the Hendrickson...

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...

Nathan Potter '20 pitches to a batter in the sixth inning.

Varsity Baseball Falls to Dragons 7-5

Kate Connors, Social Media Director April 4, 2018

On April 4, the Warrior baseball team took on the Round Rock Dragons at home to begin their three game series. After the first pitches were thrown, lightning struck nearby which caused a 30 minute...

The Warriors rush the field in excitement as they beat the Mavericks in their third game.

Varsity Baseball Goes 1-2 in Three Game Series Against Mavericks

Kate Connors, Social Media Director March 25, 2018

Starting on Tuesday, March 20, the Warriors began their three-game series against district rivals, the McNeil Mavericks. The team and fans were eager to compete and indulge in the rivalry excitement....

Nicky Manasso '18 pitches to a Westlake player.

Varsity Baseball Falls 8-5 to Chaparrals

Kate Connors, Social Media Director February 17, 2018

During preseason play, the Warriors’ varsity baseball team took on the Westlake Chaparrals in a scrimmage on Friday, Feb. 16. The Warriors were consistent on getting men out on-base, thanks to hits...

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