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Westwood Horizon
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With the cheers of his teammates echoing the aquatic center, Steven Ma '25 propels through the 200 Yard Medley Relay. "We've been leading in the district pretty much this entire season," Ma said. "We've been working hard towards our goal so it wasn't that big of a surprise we won the first Medley Relay."

Six and Swimming: Warriors Rule Again at District Championships

Hana Le, Reporter • January 31, 2025

Diving right into the District Championship, the Warriors swim team made waves on Friday, Jan. 24, at the RRISD Aquatic Center, to secure their sixth consecutive district title with the boys’ team...

Nam Anh Truong '26 launches into her backstroke race with determination, her body arching gracefully as she enters the water during the historic meet. "The energy was really exciting," Truong said. "I was really proud of us because, [even though] we have won in previous years, the competition was harder this year so our victory was surprising in a nice way."

Swim & Dive Team Breaks Records at Aggieland Swim Meet

Hana Le, Reporter • November 15, 2024

The Warriors made history at Aggieland Invitation on Saturday, Nov. 9, dominating the competition at the Texas A&M Natatorium in College Station. The team’s day began at five in the morning and...

After shaking off early fatigue, Phoenix Mielcarek '25 prepares to dive in for the victorious 200-yard freestyle relay. "I’m racing pretty well today," Mielcarek said. "I just swam my most fun event which was the 200 [yard] freestyle relay, we won that so I feel super proud and that was really cool."

Chasing the Podium: Swim and Dive Takes Second at Round Rock Invite

Hana Le, Reporter • October 31, 2024

The Swim and Dive team showcased their competitive spirit at the Round Rock Invite Meet on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the RRISD Aquatic Center. The Warriors faced tough competition from various schools...

Jett Henson '28 powers through his backstroke event, refusing to let a goggle malfunction slow him down. With one eye squinting against the water and sheer determination on his face, Henson pushes towards the finish line.

Swim and Dive Races to Victory in MavWood Invitational

Hana Le, Reporter • October 6, 2024

The boys’ and girls' Swim and Dive team both competed and took the podium in the MavWood Invitational at the Round Rock Natatorium on Thursday, Oct. 3. The meet, known for its diverse participation,...

In a thrilling display of endurance, Alice Zhang '28 goes stroke for stroke with her McNeil competitor in the 500 yard freestyle. The two swimmers, mere inches apart, push through as they near the finish line. "“It was so challenging physically and mentally,” Zhang said. “You have to do all the strokes and it’s very tiring but you just have to push through for your teammates.”

Swim and Dive Floods Scoreboard at RRISD Fall District Opener

Hana Le, Reporter • September 25, 2024

The Swim and Dive team measured their performance against their other district rivals on Friday, Sept. 20 in the RRISD Aquatic Center. The competition was fierce as the Warriors faced off Vandergrift,...

Jazzlyn Vaughan '26 launches majestically into the air in the diving event. Her graceful form and precise control demonstrates years of practice, as she momentarily defies gravity before elegantly piercing the water's surface.

Swim and Dive Makes Waves Kicking off the Season

Hana Le, Reporter • September 17, 2024

The Westwood Swim and Dive Team made a splash at their season-opening meet on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the RRISD Aquatic Center.  Divided into Orange and Black teams, the Warriors dove into a fast-paced...

Taking a much-needed breath, Esha Ramanathan '27 reaches for another stroke. As per tradition, each new swimmer to the team swam the 500 yard freestyle at the Orange versus Black meet.

Swim and Dive Flies Through Orange and White Meet

Valerie Zhang, Reporter • September 19, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 14, the swim and dive team competed in their first meet of the year at the Round Rock Natatorium in an intrasquad meet.  To encourage some friendly competition, the Warriors were...

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