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.

Owen Aanestad

Ashton Barker ’21 tries to turn his opponent during his match at 182 pounds. Barker pinned Hempstead’s Andrew Hefel ’20 in 1:08.

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad
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.

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About the Writers

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor

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, Online Editor-In-Chief

Owen Aanestad is a senior at West. This is his third year on staff working for the online publication as the online editor-in-chief In addition to playing...