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Leaning to the side, Desi Davalos '22 tries to get past the defense to the net. This ended with Westwood winning a point and then the ball went to the other team.

Varsity Girls Basketball Overcomes Hutto 46-34

Hannah Ashtari, Managing Editor December 21, 2021

On Friday, Dec. 17, the Lady Warriors varsity basketball team succeeded in winning against Hutto High School. Despite initially being overtaken by their opponents, the Warriors’ showcased impressive...

Allyah Beaty '18 jumps towards the basket to score for the Lady Warriors.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Overthrows Raiders 44-34

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor January 20, 2018

The Lady Warriors' varsity basketball team came into their seventh district game on Friday, Jan. 19 to beat the Cedar Ridge Raiders for a second time this season. Ending the match 44-34, the Warriors...

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Crushes Round Rock 58-49

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor January 13, 2018

The Lady Warriors wrecked the Round Rock Dragons at the Field House on Friday, Jan. 12. With a final score of 58-49, the Warriors secured a three-game winning streak and put them 4-2 in district. Although...

Allyah Beaty '18 closely defends Stony Point guard.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Wipes Out Stony Point 66-45

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor January 10, 2018

The Lady Warriors slaughtered the Stony Point Tigers on Tuesday, Jan. 9 on the Tigers’ home court. Finishing 66-45, the Warriors demonstrated their winning percentage of over 70%. Out of 25 games...

Makayla Coy '20 jumps to block an attempted shot.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Tramples Mavericks 53-36

Presley Glotfelty, Women's Sports Editor January 7, 2018

Although the winter break was not yet over, a crowd filled the stands to cheer on the Lady Warriors in an old aged rivalry. The Warriors defeated the McNeil Mavericks on Jan. 5, with a final score...

McKenna Lindley '18, Meagan Hendricks '18, and Lauren Jury '17 team up against a Dragon.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Crush Round Rock in Senior Night

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor February 8, 2017

Black and orange balloons adorned the stands as friends, family members, and teachers alike came out to support the varsity girls’ basketball team in their last district game on Tuesday, Feb. 7....

Varsity Girls' Basketball Falls to Pflugerville

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Falls to Pflugerville

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor January 23, 2017

In a district matchup with Pflugerville High School, the varsity girls’ basketball team suffered a loss, losing 42-52. Despite the fact that the game was close from the beginning, the Lady Warriors were...

Kandyce Shepard '17 and Marilyn Robinson '17 wait to see if the ball goes in the hoop.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Defeats Stony Point

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor January 17, 2017

The varsity girls’ basketball team dominated over the Stony Point Tigers in a home game on Tuesday, Jan. 10. After an especially close first quarter, the Lady Warriors were able to improve both offensively...

Taking a shot, Madison Couch ‘17 attempts to score points for the Lady Warriors.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Conquers McNeil

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor January 12, 2017

The varsity girls’ basketball team brought home yet another victory in the new year, defeating the McNeil Mavericks 74-30 on Friday, Jan. 6. Displaying their assertive defense as well as aggressive...

Danielle Davalos ‘19 dribbles around Hendrickson’s defensive pressure.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Triumphs Over Hendrickson

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor January 6, 2017

The varsity girls’ basketball team started off the new year with a victory against the Hendrickson Hawks on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Displaying smart offensive tactics combined with strong defense that kept...

Kandyce Shepard '17 reaches for the ball at tip-off.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Plays Strong Defensive Game Against Bowie

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor December 17, 2016

After suffering a defeat in last week’s home game, the varsity girls’ basketball team battled it out against Bowie High School on Friday, Dec. 16. With their strong defense and efficient communication,...

Allyah Beaty '18 drives down the court in the third quarter.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Suffers Defeat by Cedar Ridge

Jenny Xu, Executive Editor December 9, 2016

In the first district home game of the season, the varsity girls’ basketball team battled it out against the Cedar Ridge Raiders, but ultimately lost with a final score of 56-59. Though the Lady...

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