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Volleyball

With her eyes never leaving the ball, Georgia Leuck '29 jumps to prepare for her serve. Leuck's solid serves throughout the game led to back-and-forth rallies.

Freshman Volleyball Earns Intense Win Against Stony Point 2-1

Ayman Halai, Reporter September 21, 2025

In a back and forth showdown filled with long rallies and powerful plays, Freshman Volleyball secured their hard-earned win 2-1 against the Stony Point Tigers on Friday, Sept. 19. After their loss...

Kicking their feet in unison, the varsity volleyball team hypes each other up immediately before the game. The group huddle is a tradition before every game, establishing camaraderie.

Varsity Volleyball Crushes Cedar Ridge Raiders 3-0

Isabelle Horonzy, Sports Editor September 19, 2025

Clearing the court, the varsity volleyball team swept the Cedar Ridge Raiders with a winning score of 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Warriors, coming off of a loss, used this game as a comeback after...

Showcasing practiced coordination, Sophie Chen '29 springs upwards to set the ball for her teammate, Liberty Hargave '29. Prepared, Hargave runs forward in the hopes of achieving a kill.

JV White Volleyball Falls Just Under Cedar Ridge 2-0

Yonnie Yang, Heritage Student & Campus Life Editor September 19, 2025

Fighting through a high-pressure game, the JV White Volleyball team played against Cedar Ridge on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Despite a strong start, the Warriors fell short in both sets. The final score of...

Focused, Grace Toledo '28 prepares to set the ball, as part of the warm up. Toledo played a crucial role in backrow during the Warrior's game against the Raiders. "[In the third set] we fixed our serves, and filled in the gaps," Toledo said.

JV Orange Volleyball Slips Through to Take Win Against Cedar Ridge 2-1

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 18, 2025

Settling it on the court, Westwood JV Orange Volleyball played the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday Sept. 16. The Warriors played an exceptional first set, fought hard in the second, and brought the...

Jumping high, Khloe Hogle '29 reaches to send the ball over the net. Her positive energy and fierce attacks always help the team.

Freshman Volleyball Suffers Devastating Loss Against Cedar Ridge 2-0

Cara Chow, Reporter September 18, 2025

In an intense match, Freshman Volleyball fought against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Even with aggressive kills and valiant saves, the Warriors ultimately met defeat after a two set...

Eyes locked, with sharp concentration Dakota Hodge '26 leans to break a serve coming from the Round Rock Dragons side of the net. As a libero, Hodge's job is to dive for difficult digs and break strong serves from the opposing team. "My position is literally all reading of the hitter's hands, arms, and where the ball is placed," Hodge said.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Undefeated Round Rock Dragons 3-0

Vedanti Patil, News Editor September 15, 2025

In three extremely close sets, varsity volleyball gracefully fell to their long-standing rivals, the Round Rock Dragons, in a 3-0 sweep during Hero Night on Friday, Sept. 12 in the field house gym....

Putting their hands together, the Warriors stayed positive and determined during timeout despite losing the first set. Westwood's fiery energy helped to gain back points, but they could not secure the win against Round Rock.

Freshmen Volleyball Falls to Round Rock 2-0 After Tough Fight

Cara Chow, Reporter September 14, 2025

Despite improved communication and proactive defense, Freshman Volleyball succumbed to the Round Rock Dragons in a 0-2 sweep on Friday, Sept. 12. Although the Warriors played with  aggressive approaches...

Jumping high, Lila Nicosia '28 and Quinn Ewert '28 shut down the Round Rock offence. The two girls played extremly crucail to the Warrior defence, stopping a lot of hard Round Rock offensive plays. "We've practiced a lot of defence leading up to this game," Ewert said.

JV Orange Fails to Deliver Against Round Rock 2-0

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 14, 2025

JV Orange Volleyball hit the court this week to play their fourth home game of the season against Round Rock High School on Friday Sept.12. The team worked hard, fought for every serve, and worked...

Beaming, Kimmie Menendez '28 searches for her family in the stands while hugging her teammates. The girls were overjoyed after winning Set 2, rallying together to gather energy for the next one.

JV White Volleyball Falls Short Against Round Rock 2-1

Yonnie Yang, Heritage Student & Campus Life Editor September 14, 2025

In an intense battle on Friday, Sept. 12, the JV White Volleyball Team competed against the Round Rock Dragons. Despite consistent teamwork and an impressive display of skill, the Warriors ultimately...

Celebrating the set, Lady Warriors gather together to enjoy the moment. The girls served hared balls and strategically got balls passed the McNeil defence, helping solidify set 1, 26-24. “I think in the first set, we were a lot more consistent in placing the ball and not just trying to score,” Quinn Ewert '28 said.

JV Orange Kills McNeil In Easy Sweep 2-0

Preeya Panwalker, Reporter September 12, 2025

JV Orange Volleyball brought the heat to their home court as they faced the McNeil Mavericks, on Tuesday Sept, 9. The Warriors had previously played the Mavericks on Saturday Sept. 6 at a local tournament....

Reaching over the net, opposite hitter Iris Huddleston '28 blocks an incoming ball during the third set. As the closest set among the three, the third set ended 25-15 in a victory for the Warriors.

Varsity Volleyball Shuts Out McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Isabelle Horonzy, Sports Editor September 12, 2025

In a swift three-set sweep, the varsity volleyball team defeated the McNeil Mavericks in their first home win of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Not only did the Warriors take home the victory against...

Getting low, Emme Sims '29 prepares to receive the ball. Her quick digs helped the Lady Warriors score against the Mavericks.

Freshman Volleyball Takes Home a Quick Victory 2-0 Against McNeil

Cara Chow, Reporter September 11, 2025

In a two set sweep, Freshman Volleyball crushed the McNeil Mavericks on Tuesday, Sept. 9, with a score of 2-0. The Warriors took a considerable lead through both sets, allowing them to cruise to a...

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