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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

Guard Mahogany Wright 23 blocks an enemy Lion from passing the ball to her teammates. Wright is the only freshman that made the varsity team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Declaws Leander Lions 66-32 In Final Game of Season

February 13, 2020

The varsity girls’ basketball team fought the Leander Lions for their Senior Night in a high scoring game and came out with the win, 66-32. The parents of the athletes decorated the gym with orange...

Varsity Girls Basketball Falls to Hendrickson 53-52

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls to Hendrickson 53-52

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor December 12, 2019

The varsity girls' basketball team squared off against the Hendrickson Hawks on Tuesday, Dec. 10, but despite their tough efforts, the ladies fell to the Hawks, 53-52, in a fast-paced game.  Hendrickson...

Dribbling down the court, power forward Desi Davalos 22 scans for teammates to make a pass to. Despite efforts from the team, the Lady Warriors were unable to pull ahead of the Raiders during the first half.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Defeats Cedar Ridge Raiders 55-50

Kathryn Markovitz, Photographer December 4, 2019

The varsity girls' basketball faced off against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and emerged victorious in an intense nail-biter game on Faculty Night. The Lady Warriors bounced back from...

Peyton Halley 21 throws the ball above the defensive player. Halley, a junior, plays the position of a guard on the team.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Overcomes Shoemaker 60-50

Camille Marshall and Alana True November 20, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team faced against the Shoemaker Wolves on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and prevailed 60-50. Despite the win, the game consisted of combative fouls and a mass of turnovers.  “In...

Peyton Halley 21 shoots a layup.

JV Girls’ Basketball Triumphs Over Hendrickson 56-51

Kamille Galloway, Opinions Editor January 16, 2019

On Tuesday, Jan. 15 the JV girls’ basketball team defeated the Hendrickson Hawks in an intense game. After a close match full of many fouls and a lot of crowd involvement, the Warriors won 56-51....

Caroline Hand ‘22 dribbles the ball between two opposing defenders.

JV Girls’ Basketball Falls to Cedar Ridge 46-40

Ruhee Nemawarkar, Heritage Editor in Chief January 12, 2019

The JV girls’ basketball team had an intense game against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Friday, Jan. 11. After a close match with multiple turning points and fouls, the Warriors fell to the Raiders...

Serena Baruah ‘21 runs the ball down the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Take Down McNeil 56-24

Ian Drerup, Video Editor December 16, 2018

The JV girls’ basketball team took on the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Dec. 14 and won 56-24. The Mavericks began the game well with a few two-pointers, but the Warriors didn’t let them keep...

Emma Zion 21 cuts through the opposing defense to shoot.

JV Girls’ Basketball Takes Down Stony Point 49-32

Ian Drerup, Video Editor November 22, 2018

On Tuesday, Nov. 20 the JV girls’ basketball took down the Stony Point Tigers with a score of 49-32. The Warriors started the game with a layup and a three-pointer, but Stony Point retaliated...

Peyton Halley 21 dribbles the ball across the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Wins Against Rouse 66-48

Ishika Samant, Managing Editor November 15, 2018

In a game against Rouse, the Lady Warriors won at home with a score of 66-48 on Tuesday, Nov. 13. “I thought the game went really well, we did really well on offense and defense ” Izzy Brown...

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