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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

Zach Shrull 19 shoots a basket.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Pummeled by Hendrickson 70-52

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

On Tuesday, Dec. 4, the varsity boys’ basketball team looked to start the new week off with a win over the Hendrickson Hawks at home, but were unable to claim the result they wanted, falling to the...

Demetrius Jones 19 drives towards the basket.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Surrenders to Anderson Trojans

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director November 28, 2018

After a curing and restful week-long break, the audience hoped that the varsity boys’ basketball team’s dedication and commitment over the Thanksgiving Break would pay off in its game against the...

Santiago Campos 20 shoots the ball.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Falls Short to Cedar Park 64-57

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director November 18, 2018

The varsity boys’ basketball game against the Cedar Park Timberwolves featured a heartbreaking loss of 64-57 after a hopeful comeback in the last quarter. Altogether, the perseverance of the team...

Brandon Parks 20 dribbles the ball through the opposing defense.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Scrimmage Foreshadows Season

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director November 8, 2018

After months of preparation, the varsity boys’ basketball team proved themselves with a victory of 50-18 against the Cedar Creek Eagles and 29-22 against the Lehman Lobos on Monday, Nov. 7. To obtain...

Latham Robinson 18 drives the ball down the court.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Advances to Second Round Playoffs Defeating Bulldogs 63-55

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor February 21, 2018

On Tuesday night, the Warriors stained the Rangers court, taming the Bowie Bulldogs 63-55. The Warriors came out and proved strength that will be seen again on Friday. “This game was intense...

Latham Robinson 18 shoots a free throw.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Conquers Raiders 68-61 Advancing to Playoffs

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor February 15, 2018

Facing off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders for the second time in district, the varsity boys’ basketball team defeated the Raiders 68-61, advancing to first round playoffs for the first time since...

Jacob Hines 18 protects the ball from a defender before starting the next play.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Slays the Dragons 46-41

Lindsey Thomas, Men's Sports Editor February 7, 2018

Finalizing their victory over the Round Rock Dragons (6-4) in two close wins, the Warriors (5-5) validated their strength on Tues. Feb. 6. The Warriors are currently ranked number four in district,...

Brandon Parks 20 shoots a free throw.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Falls Short to Mavericks in 2OT 55-51

Kate Connors, Social Media Director January 31, 2018

As the second round of district play continues, the Warriors traveled to McNeil High School on Jan. 30 to take on their rival, the Mavericks. Previously, the Warriors beat the Mavericks 60-47, but...

The Tribe gets excited as a Westwood player makes a three-pointer.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Takes Down the Panthers 64-61

Kate Connors, Social Media Director January 18, 2018

  On the night of Jan. 17, the varsity boys basketball team (4-1) took on the Pflugerville Panthers (4-1). The Warriors recovered from a shaky start, but came back to win 64-61 and gave the...

Zach Shrull 19 waits for an opening in the defense to get to the basket.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Clobbers Stony Point 53-38

Kate Connors, Social Media Director January 10, 2018

On Jan. 9th, the first day back from winter break, the Warriors (2-1) took on the Stony Point Tigers (0-4) on their home court. The crowd included fans of all ages including the Grisham and Canyon...

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,...

Brandon Parks 20 dribbles around a Hendrickson defender.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball Falls Short to Hendrickson 67-55

Kate Connors, Social Media Director January 2, 2018

  On the freezing night of Jan. 2, the Warriors took on the Hendrickson Hawks in their district opener. Due to inclement weather conditions the JV and freshman games had been cancelled, leaving...

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