No cap recap: Barker wrestlers
Sports editors Joe Goodman ’20 and Owen Aanestad ’22 talk with wrestlers Ashton Barker ’21 and Emma Barker ’22 about their new experiences with West High wrestling.
Ashton Barker ’21 tries to turn his opponent during his match at 182 pounds. Barker pinned Hempstead’s Andrew Hefel ’20 in 1:08.
January 19, 2020
It’s a good time to be a West High sports fan.
The boys basketball team is currently on a four-game winning streak while the girls basketball team is looking for their third straight win on Monday, Jan. 20 at Linn-Mar. The boys wrestling team defeated Muscatine and Liberty in their latest meet while the girls team is gearing up for their first-ever state tournament apperance. The boys swim team remains undefeated in dual meets heading into the postseason, with four legitimate state title contenders.
Listen to the latest episode of No Cap Recap to hear from wrestlers Ashton Barker ’21 and Emma Barker ’22 after the latest news in West High sporting events.

Joe is in his second year working for the West Side Story publications as the sports editor. Joe plays golf, basketball and runs track at West High. He...

Owen Aanestad is a junior at West. This is his second year on staff working for the online publication as the online sports editor and yearbook co-sports...