A Message from the Athletic Director

Athletic Director Jose Fernandez shares his sentiments about the phenomenal season that each fall sport team has had. 

Boys Cross Country

The War Eagles boys cross country team had a strong 2021 season. The team finished as the 3-AAAAA Region Champions, and posted times in the 17s this season. 

Clay Target  

The Clay Target team turned in another strong performance this season, capturing 1st place at the Chuck Wetherington Classic and 6th place at the GISA State Championships.

Coach Ryan Davis knows the power of subtlety.

“I’m kind of the laid-back coach. I don’t have to scream and holler,” he said. “When I’m mad, you know I’m mad, and when I’m fussing, there’s a reason I’m fussing.”

Damari Alston '22

War Eagle Watch talked with Damari about his experience at Woodward, on and off the field.

Football 

The football team had an outstanding season finishing the 2021 regular season with a perfect 10-0 record, making them Region 3-AAAAA Champions. With 12 seniors leading the way, the War Eagles advanced to the second round of playoffs.

Girls Cross Country

The Lady War Eagles cross country team had a strong 2021 season, consisting of a team of mostly freshman and sophomores, the team captured a perfect score at the Region Meet and were named the 3-AAAAA Champions.

Softball 

The softball team finished the season with a 19-8 record. After going undefeated in region play for the second consecutive season, with a record of 14-0, the Lady War Eagles became the Region 3-AAAAA Champions! 

Volleyball 

The volleyball team did not disappoint, as they went undefeated in region play and became Region 3-AAAAA Champions. With nine seniors leading the way, the Lady War Eagles made their first final four appearance since 2016. 

Aneri Patel Blazes a New Trail in Girls Wrestling

Aneri Patel is one of the first female wrestlers in Woodward Academy history...

Boys Basketball

The Woodward Academy boys basketball team completed another successful season in 2020-2021. In a season like none before, the War Eagles battled rescheduled games, cancellations, and overall uncertainty in challenging for a Region and State Championship...

Girls Basketball

Finishing the season 22-1, going 14-0 in region play and undefeated at home, the Lady War Eagles became the first 5-AAAAA State Champions since 1999...

Baseball

The Woodward baseball squad finished the season with a perfect 14-0 region record capturing the Region 3-AAAAA Championship. 

Boys Golf

The War Eagles captured first place at both the Blue Devil Shootout at Arrow Pointe Golf Course and the Westminster Invitational at Wolf Creek Golf Course.

Boys Lacrosse

The boys lacrosse team finished their 2021 regular season schedule with an exciting 9-8 win over rival Lovett. The win improved the War Eagles to 8-8 overall and secured the No. 3 seed for the War Eagles in the A-AAAAA State Playoffs.