Westwood Ends 2007 Season as Quarterfinal Champions!
FINAL RANKING: 13th IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
2007 District Awards for 14-5A
Most Valuable Setter: Kaleigh Colson
Second Team: Amari Deardorff, Kari Kriewald, and Makenzie Smith
Honorable Mention: Rachel Czapski and Haylee Staton
Team Awards for Westwood Volleyball 2007
Newcomer of the Year: Ellen Hawks
Most Improved Player of the Year: Rachel Czapski
Offensive Player of the Year: Makenzie Smith
Defensive Player of the Year: Kari Kriewald
Team Player Award: Sydney Jennette
Warrior Award: Lauren Gamble
Most Valuable Players: Kaleigh Colson and Amari Deardorff
All-Williamson County Team
Coach Kate Zora was named Coach of the Year for the The American-Statesman's All-Williamson County Volleyball Team. The all-county first team also includes setter Kaleigh Colson, who had 1,274 assists, 293 digs, 83 aces, 139 kills, and 65 blocks.
 Excerpted from the November 5, 2007 edition of the Round Rock Leader
"Warriors whip Tomball in four
Win sets up rematch with RR
COLLEGE STATION -- The Westwood High School volleyball program won a state championship in 1999. Since that time, the best playoff finish for Westwood has been as a regional semifinalist (final 16 teams) in 2003. In 2006, Westwood (19-18 overall, 8-6 in District) failed to make the playoffs for the first time since that 2003 team. This year, Westwood coach Kate Zora established a theme of "Rebuilding the Tradition". This construction project appears to be ahead of schedule."
 Westwood Players in the News. Austin American Statesman journalist Rick Cantu questioned two Westwood Varsity players—Makenzie Smith and Sydney Jennette—about their life and volleyball in the October 25 edition of the Williamson County THISWEEK section of the newspaper.
 Westwood cages the Panthers
Westwood hosted District foe Pflugerville on Tuesday evening in front of a
large and loud crowd. Westwood sponsored the "Dig for the Cure" fundraiser
that brought out a large number of pink-clad fans. Adding to the crowd
was "Future Stars Night" with a number of future Westwood volleyball
hopefuls from Westwood's two feeder middle schools, Grisham and Canyon
Vista. The Pflugerville Panthers worked hard in game one to overcome the
home court crowd and were rewarded with a 25-23 win. From there on,
Westwood caged the Panthers, winning game two 25-14, game three 25-17, and
game four 25-20.
Westwood moves to 23-11 overall with a District record of
7-3. Pflugerville moves to 3-7 in District play. Friday Westwood travels
to Georgetown. While it might seem far to drive, it will be worth the trip
as Westwood and Georgetown are currently both 7-3 in District play. Come
Early, Be Loud, and Cheer the Warriors on to victory before heading over to
the Football game.
Photo above shows Seniors Rachel Czapski and Suzy Parker unfurling a banner with the team's theme for the year: One Team, One Heartbeat. Game summary by Jim Colson.
 Dig for the Cure Fundraiser
The Dig for the Cure fundraiser was a big success during games with Pflugerville on October 9. October is breast cancer awareness month and pledges and donations will be accepted until the end of the month. The event was sponsored by the Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Imaging Center. All donations will be delivered to the Susan G. Komen Center.
 Westwood sweeps Cedar Park to close out
round 1 of District play
Westwood hosted the Cedar Park Timberwolves on Friday evening in the last
match of the first round of District play. Game one was all Westwood as
the Warriors led from start to finish, starting the game with a 4-1 run,
climbing to a 13-7 advantage, and closing out the game 25-14. Game 2
started a little closer with Cedar Park tying the game at 4 all before
Westwood jumped out to an 11-5 lead. The two teams played even from there
on out with Westwood winning 25-19. Game 3 saw Cedar Park take a quick 4-2
lead before Westwood went on a 9-1 run to go up 11-5. Westwood closed out
the game with a 14-10 run to win 25-15 and sweep the match 3-0. Westwood
stands alone in 3rd place after one round of District play.
Tuesday begins
the second round of District play with Westwood (21-10, 5-2 District) at
Round Rock (17-5, 7-0). When these two teams met in the first round of
District play, it was a 5 game thriller. Come to the Round Rock gym and
cheer on your Lady Warriors in what is sure to be an exciting rematch.
Player above is Senior Rachel Czapski (MB) showing a thumbs-up. Photo by David Deardorff.
Game summary by Jim Colson.
 Westwood splits with Stony Point and McNeil
Last Friday, Westwood hosted Stony Point in an early match prior to the
Homecoming football game. Westwood won game one, 25-17 relatively easily.
Game two was more of the same, with Westwood winning 25-11. Stony Point
was not going to go away easily and fought hard at the beginning of game
three before Westwood finished the match strong with a 25-14 win to sweep
the match.
On Tuesday , Westwood went to McNeil to take on the undefeated
Mavericks in a race for District leadership. Both teams are nursing some
injuries, with Westwood missing 3 players on their roster and McNeil
missing 1 as well. Westwood started game one strong going ahead 16-10
before McNeil pulled ahead 17-16. From there the game was close until the
end with McNeil pulling out the win 28-26. Game two started out
identically with Westwood taking a 16-10 lead before McNeil went on a 15-2
run to close out the game 25-18. McNeil went on to close out the match
with a 25-17 win in game 3. McNeil remains undefeated in District at 6-0
while Westwood moved into sole possession of 3rd place with a record of
4-2. Next up for Westwood is Cedar Park on Friday at Westwood to close
out the first round of District play.
Photo above: Head Coach Kate Zora discusses a play with Libero/DS Sydney Jennette (Senior). Photo by David Deardorff. Game summaries by Jim Colson.
 Westwood over Georgetown in 4
The Varsity Warriors defended their home court with a 4 game win over
District foe Georgetown Tuesday. Westwood won game one 25-16 and looked to
be ready to sweep, however, the Georgetown Eagles raised their play in game
two, winning 25-13. Westwood responded with a strong showing in game three,
winning 25-20, to go up 2-1 in the match. Game four saw several large lead
swings with Westwood going ahead 14-7 before relaxing a bit and allowing
Georgetown to surge to a 23-20 advantage. Westwood regrouped and
refocused, pulling out the win 28-26.
Next up is Stony Point at home on Friday. This is homecoming
night, and Varsity will play early at 5:30. Please come early and be loud
and *THEN* head over to the football game along with the victorious
volleyball team!!! Libero Haylee Staton, Junior, goes for a dig. Photo by David Deardorff.
 Westwood cages the Pflugerville Panthers
on the road
Westwood went into an always raucus Pflugerville home gym and came away
with a 4 game victory. Westwood won game 1 easily 25-17. Game 2 proved to
be more competitive with Pflugerville ramping up the energy machine and
fighting hard, only to lose again 25-22. With Westwood up 2-0,
Pflugerville would not go away quietly and pulled out a 25-23 barn burner.
Westwood responded with a 26-24 victory in game 4 to close out the match,
3-1, and up their District record to 2-1 overall, remaining in the thick of
the District race.
Westwood returns home Tuesday to host undefeated (3-0) Georgetown so make
sure you plan your homework and DVR actions accordingly and come out to
support the Warriors in this very important match.The photo above features Right Side Hitter Bridget Eichner, Junior, and is used courtesy of photographer David Deardorff.
 Westwood returns to winning ways with a sweep over Leander
The Leander Lions hosted Westwood in their "den" Tuesday evening for the
second match of District play. Game one was a close battle with Westwood
coming out on top 27-25. Games two and three were not as close, with
Westwood winning 25-16 and 25-15 respectively. The team continues
District play on Friday at Pflugerville. Pflugerville is a slightly longer
drive than Leander but a (typically) louder home crowd, so please make the
trek and help the Warriors come home victorious!
Outside Hitter Kari Kriewald, Junior. Photo by David Deardorff.
 Westwood begins District play with tough 5 game loss to highly ranked Round
Rock
In a clash of two District titans, Westwood (Team To Watch LSVB) hosted
Round Rock (#10 LSVB) in its District opener Friday evening before a
raucous, packed house. Westwood lost a 5 game thriller where both teams
demonstrated strong offense, defense, and service games. Westwood won game
one 25-20, lost game two 12-25, won game three 25-22, lost game four 16-25
and then finally fell in game five, 5-15. Westwood continues District
play this coming Tuesday against the Leander Lions at their den.
Middle Blocker Amari Deardorff, Sophomore, celebrates a point. Photo by David Deardorff.
 Westwood teams are 1st, 3rd, and 4th Place Champions at Bowie Tournament
Westwood swept the Bowie JV-Freshman tournament held September 6 and 8 at Bowie High School. Congratulations!!
Freshman Orange: 1st Place
Freshman White: 3rd Place
Junior Varsity: 4th Place
Freshman Orange Bowie Champions.
Click on photo to enlarge.
 Westwood completes pre-District preparation with sweep over San Marcos
Westwood completed a strong pre-District campaign with a 25-11, 25-14,
25-23 sweep of 9-9 San Marcos in front of a good size home crowd. The
pre-District campaign includes wins over (#16 LSVB) Flower Top Marcus, (#19
LSVB) New Braunsfels, (#20 LSVB) Calallen, and "on the bubble" Austin High.
Westwood, now 16-8 on the season, begins the "second season" of District
play this Friday at home (6:30pm) against pre-season District favorite
Round Rock. Please come and bring your friends to cheer on our Lady
Warriors as they continue to "rebuild the tradition."
Setter Kaleigh Colson, Sophomore, celebrates a point.
Photo by David Deardorff.
 Westwood defeats (#9 TGCA, 4A) New Braunfels and continues winning
ways at Pearland.
Westwood played New Braunsfels in a rematch of the Fraulein
Fest quarterfinal showdown on August 28 and dismissed the Unicorns in four games on their
home court. Westwood then traveled to Pearland for the weekend to compete in the
biggest and toughest tournament in Texas. They came home with a 3-3 record
including wins over (#16) Marcus and A&M Consolidated. Their record now
stands at 15-8 entering into the final tune up match with San Macros on September 4 before beginning District play on Friday with Round Rock at home.
Middle Blocker Suzy Parker, Senior, gets ready for the serve. Photo by David Deardorff.
 Varsity continues its winning ways by taking 7th place at Frauline Fest
Westwood attended the New Braunfels Fraulein Fest August 24th-25th. On
day 1, Westwood beat a good Brenham team (2-0) and followed that up with a
sweep over Calallen (ranked 20th in the state by LSVB and #2 in 4A) to
reach the Quarterfinals against tournament host New Braunfels. On day 2,
New Braunfels beat Westwood in a tough 3 game match and went on to play
Westlake in the finals. Westwood moved to the semi-finals of the 5th place
bracket where they lost in two games to O'Connor (ranked #5 in the state
for 5A), who went on to take the 5th place trophy.
Hitter Lauren Gamble, a Westwood Senior, celebrates a point. Photo by David Deardorff.
 Westwood Varsity are Second Place Champions
at Georgetown Tournament!
Seeded 15th out of 28 in the tournament, Westwood fought hard and beat Midland and Bowie High School to get into the championship game—Bowie's first loss of the season!
Setter Kaleigh Colson was selected for the All Tournament Team.
Makenzie Smith jumps for joy at a point against Bowie.
Click on photo to see larger image. Photo by David Deardorff.
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