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Looking downfield, quarterback RJ Martinez '21 heaves the ball in hopes of finding an open receiver. Martinez tossed four touchdowns in the contest.

Varsity Football Falls to Stony Point 45-28

Savannah Estabrook, Yearbooker November 2, 2019

The varsity football team fought against Stony Point on Friday, Nov. 1 at Dragon Stadium, and hoped to gain a second win after dominating Leander in the previous week’s homecoming game. The Warriors...

Awaiting the quarterback's signal to snap the ball, center CJ Hill '21 and the offensive line hold their stances. The offensive line's solid play was very important in this contest, allowing the Warriors to rack up five touchdowns and 287 yards on the ground.

Varsity Football Tames Mavericks in 38-34 Shootout

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief October 5, 2019

Under the lights at Dragon Stadium for the third week in a row, the varsity football team looked to snap a two-game losing streak with a showdown against McNeil. Both offenses featured powerful rushing...

Drew Goodall '21 chases down the Rangers' running back. To finish the play, Goodall cut off the RB and forced him out of bounds.

Varsity Football Drops 49-43 Shootout to Vista Ridge

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 22, 2019

Entering the confines of Dragon Stadium for the first time this season on Friday, Sept. 20, the varsity football team only had one goal in mind: to deal a tough, undefeated Vista Ridge Rangers side...

Josef Borkowski '21 flexes his arms after taking down a member of the Hawks keeping him from scoring. "We finished tackles, we stopped them when we need too and we came out with the win," Borkowski '21 said.

Varsity Football Shoots Down Hawks in 28-27 Nail-Biter

Vikram Joshi, Horizon Editor in Chief September 14, 2019

With the bands blaring and the crowd roaring, the varsity football team set up for their third game of the season on Friday, Sept. 13. The Warriors faced off against the Hendrickson Hawks at the Pfield...

Alec Neville '21 spots the Austin player and slips past him. The play occurred during the third quarter of the game where the Warriors were able to push their score up 15 points.

Varsity Football Notches First Win in 41-39 Thriller vs. Austin

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 7, 2019

The stage was set for the varsity football team’s second game of the season: under the lights and in front of the Austin skyline, they had the chance to earn their first win of the young season on...

Reaching out, wide receiver Oliver Yu '20 sprints into the end zone. Yu's touchdown tied the score and sent the game into overtime. “I felt vindicated because it’s what I was waiting for the entire game. It’s what keeps you going in the end, just making plays like this,” Yu said.

Varsity Football Drops OT Battle vs. East View 42-35

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor August 30, 2019

Energy levels were high and many jersey-clad students packed the stands on Thursday, Aug. 29, ready to see the varsity football team take on the East View Patriots in the team’s season opener at...

Seniors Ethan Brown and Damon Harris work together to take down a Stony Point running back.

Varsity Football Falls In Thursday Night Showdown To Stony Point

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor November 2, 2018
The varsity football team traveled to Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex to square off against the Stony Point Tigers in an important district matchup, but couldn’t come out with the win on the team’s only Thursday night game of the season, falling to the visitors by a score of 31-17. Mohan Hegde ‘19 was able to catch a touchdown pass from ...
Seniors Will Clitheroe and Zach Hoover grab onto a Vandegrift offensive player while Connor Cooper '20 rushes over to help.

Varsity Football Unable To Complete Rally on Homecoming Night, Fall 21-12

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

Coming off a bye week, the varsity football team took on Vandegrift looking to break out of their recent losing skid, but fell to the visitors with a score of 21-12 on Homecoming night. Although the...

Sprinting towards the end zone, Luca Mazzola '19 escapes the grasp of a defending Round Rock player.

Varsity Football Falls in High-Scoring Battle to Round Rock

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor September 29, 2018

In a game that showcased lots of points and lots of rain, the varsity football team faced off against their arch-rivals, Round Rock, but fell in a shootout, with a score of 51-42. Despite the loss,...

Running back Riley Beckham ‘20 runs into the end zone for a touchdown.

Freshman Football Faces Tough Loss Against Stony Point

Saaraa Sunesara, Reporter October 17, 2016

From the practice fields to the football fields, the freshman football team came prepared and ready take on Stony Point High School on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Warriors fought hard, but left the field...

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