Westwood Warrior Athletics

Westwood Softball team presents: A Night Under the Lights

The Westwood Softball team is hosting it's 5th Annual Homerun Derby, Donkey Drop Bingo, and BBQ sales at the Westwood Boy's Baseball field on Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 6:00pm. 4 live bands will be playing and prizes will be given to the winners of each age level of the Homerun Derby. A temporary fence will be placed on the baseball field at a distance to match a standard softball fence. For ages below adults, markers will be placed to give a fair chance for age group. For just $10.00 you will get a chance at 10 swings. The person in your age level with the most homeruns will recieve the following prizes: Ages 6-Under gift baskets, Ages 7-9 gift baskets, Ages 10-14 Boys and Ages 10-14 Girls $25.00 Best Buy gift card, Ages 15-Up Men $50.00 Best Buy gift card, Ages 15-Up Female $50.00 Best Buy gift card. Also, enter to win a chance at $300.00 at the Donkey Drop Bingo for only $10 per ticket. Homemade Briskets Plates for $7.00 includes bean, potato salad, bread, and drink located at the Westwood Boy's Baseball field.

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Jeff Reed’s Buzzer Beater Sets off Wild Celebration in Boys’ Basketball Action

With the scored tied and precious seconds ticking off the clock, Westwood’s Jeff Reed decided that overtime was not going to be necessary. A fade away three pointer from the corner as time expired kissed the cords on the way down and sent Westwood to a thrilling victory over the Leander Lions Friday night at the Westwood Field House. As the 51-48 final was posted on the scoreboard, Reed was mobbed by teammates and fans alike. The game was close throughout as Westwood held a slim lead at the half and could never fully break away from Leander in a hard fought second half. Reed’s efforts, combined with one of the better performances by his Westwood teammates this season, sent the Warriors to only their second district win of the season. Azariah (AJ) Johnson turned in one of his best games, finishing with 12 points, in addition to several critical boards and blocked shots. Reed’s magical trey at the end of the game was part of his nine total points.

Earlier in the week, Westwood came out on the short end of a 59-33 score to Georgetown. Reed and Kyler Fry chipped in seven points apiece to lead the Warriors.

Westwood’s record for the year now goes to 12-18 and 2-9 in district 16 AAAAA play. Next up is the always entertaining rivalry with McNeil Tuesday night at the Maverick’s home court. Then Friday, Westwood hosts the final home game of the season against Stony Point. The game will be preceded by a special Parents’ Night ceremony.

-David Swofford

Boys Soccer Update

Westwood’s Boy’s Varsity soccer team beat undefeated Georgetown in a rousing upset on Saturday at RRISD Athletic Stadium. The first half was all offense. Juniors J.T. Seger and Joseph Nunez scored points for the Warriors; Seger’s goal was on a penalty kick drawn by senior Kamron Alexander. Georgetown scored once, bringing the game at halftime to 2-1. The Warrior’s defensive back line, led by senior Alex Dolan, dominated the second half and held Georgetown off for the win. Final score of the match: Warriors victorious 2-1.

Please come support Warrior soccer this Friday at 8PM, RRISD Athletic Stadium, as Varsity goes up against McNeil for the first time this season in district play. GO WOOD!

National Signing Day

Four Westwood Warriors committed to play College Football.

Jordan Williamson - Stanford, Alex Freeman - Texas A&M, Princeton Collins - Utah, Chandler Cannon - CSU Pueblo

Boys JV Basketball Improves Record to 17-6

The Westwood Boys JV Basketball Team had a rough shooting night at Georgetown gym Tuesday night, and eventually fell to the Eagles by a final score of 65-60. The Warriors took a season high 70 shots, but converted only 21, in their coldest shooting night of the year. Paul Kelley and Matt Holeman led the Warriors with 12 points each, while J.T. Dettman added 10 more.

On Friday night at the Warrior Dome, the Jr. Warriors took it out on the visiting Leander Lions and coasted to a 59-46 victory. Jake Pearcy played a solid floor game and chipped in 13 points to lead the way. J.T. Dettman with 11 and Matt Holeman with 10 points were the other Warriors in double figures for the night. Heru Martin led the defensive effort with 10 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.

Next up for the Warriors will be at the McNeil Mavericks on Tuesday and then their final home game of the season against Stony Point on Friday.

- Greg Dettman