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Preparing to spike the ball, Lila Wellington '27 leaps to set the ball for her teammate so that she can get the kill. The Warriors had their first district win against McNeil. "I think [going into this game] we just remembered what we were playing for," Wellington said. "We really needed this win and we went out there wanting to win so we took it."

Varsity Volleyball Crushes McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy September 18, 2024

Varsity Volleyball grasped their first district win on Friday, Sept. 13 against the McNeil Mavericks, sweeping them 3-0. The Warriors started their game with warm-ups, hyping themselves up off the crowd...

Leaping up, Harper Zoll '25 hits a powerful block to the Hutto Hippos during the first set on Sept. 3. As outside and opposite hitter, Zoll contributed greatly to the game by participating in long rallies. "I had number two and number 10 on me, which were the two best players on their team. I was a little nervous, but I knew I had to do what was right for the team," Zoll said.

Varsity Volleyball Experiences Defeat by Hutto Hippos 1-4

Vedanti Patil and Isabelle Horonzy September 6, 2024

In their second home game of the season, varsity volleyball faced an unfortunate defeat 1-4 by the Hutto Hippos on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Warriors put up a good fight, but in the end, Hutto was victorious. The...

Preparing to hit an incoming ball, Chloe Paddock '25 blocks the volleyball from the opposing team during the second set. After the warriors lost the first set, they brought their spirits back. Despite fighting hard, the warriors lost the set 23-25.

Varsity Volleyball Loses First Home Game to Vandegrift Vipers

Vedanti Patil, Isabelle Horonzy, Reporter August 29, 2024

Taking the court for their first district game of the season, the varsity women's volleyball team played their first game at home against the Vandegrift Vipers on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Warriors fought...

Minutes before the game, the girls huddle up enthusiastically. Hands interlocked, our athletes showed the crowd unbreakable team spirit.

Varsity Volleyball Triumphs Over Austin High in 5 High Stakes Sets

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 5, 2021

On Nov. 2, the Lady Warriors traveled to Austin High School to battle against the Austin High Maroons for the first round of playoffs. Coming in as the underdogs, the team endured throughout the five sets,...

In a celebration, Lola Fernandez '23 high fives Alex Kriz '23. After each play the team came together to regroup before starting again.

Varsity Volleyball Gets Burned By Round Rock 3-1

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor October 28, 2021

In their last game before playoffs, on Tuesday Oct. 26, the varsity volleyball team fell victim to Round Rock in a 3-1 loss after four hard-fought sets. “My regret is not winning but that's the...

Varsity Lady Warriors Vs Vandegrift

Varsity Volleyball Gets Bitten by the Vandegrift Vipers 3-0

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2021

The varsity volleyball team played against the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, October 22. It was a riveting, edge-of-your-seat game. The Lady Warriors made several attempts to make up for losses made...

Running onto the court, the entire volleyball team celebrates their victory over the Raiders. The team won all three sets.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Cedar Ridge During Western Night

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 28, 2021

On September 24, the varsity volleyball team sweeped Cedar Ridge in an exhilarating three set match. The lady warriors had lost to Cedar Ridge in one of their previous tournaments, however they managed...

Number eight, Erin Fagan 22', squats ready beside teammate Lola Fernandez 23', awaiting a  serve. The two wore focused looks.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Stony Point During Future Warriors Night

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 17, 2021

Dominating their second district game, the varsity volleyball team kicked off their official season with a 3-0 win vs Stony Point. Although they had lost to the Tigers in the Volleypalooza Tournament in...

Minutes before the game, the girls huddle up enthusiastically. Hands interlocked, our athletes showed the crowd unbreakable team spirit.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Westlake in a Five Set Thriller

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 2, 2021

In an exciting five set showdown, the varsity volleyball team bested the Westlake Chaps. The Lady Warrior’s exhibited not only their solid defense and formidable attacks, but their rock hard mentality...

Kenzie Beckham '21 sets the ball. This play ended with Westwood winning the point.

Varsity Volleyball Destroys Westlake 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the varsity volleyball team played against Westlake in an intense back-to-back game. The ladies defeated the Chaparrals 3-0. “The game was tough but we worked really hard...

Maddie Gillispie '20 bumps the ball.

Varsity Volleyball Dominates Hays 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor August 21, 2019

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the varsity volleyball team crushed the Hays Rebels 3-0 in the first game since school started. The bleachers were packed with the support of parents, students, and alumni. “We...

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