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West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

No Cap Recap is a sports podcast with sports editor Yaya Orszula and staffer Anna Gibson.

No Cap Recap: a golden reflection

Paige Albright and Zoe Smith May 30, 2023

With the tennis and soccer teams moving into the final stage of the post season, and the conclusion of track last week, WSS is here with a recap. Don't forget to check back later after the summer sports...

Seniors Jay Mascardo and Mohana Sunkara pose after securing their spots in the Individual State Tournament.

Girls tennis senior reflections

Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2023

Seniors Jay Mascardo and Mohana Sunkara are nearing the end of their last tennis season at West High. The pair, who were named co-captains of the 2023 girls tennis team, reflect on what this season means...

Samir Singh '24 serves as Shivy Mannengi '23 prepares for the return during their match for seventh place at the state singles/doubles tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex May 24.

Three boys tennis players place at state singles/doubles tournament

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor May 24, 2023

With temperatures in the 80s and the sun beating down, two days of exciting yet grueling tennis were on the horizon for the boys state tennis singles/doubles tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation...

The shuttle hurdle team celebrates their win on the podium after the finals.

A successful state

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor May 24, 2023

  Combined, the girls and boys track teams had 19 total top-ten finishes and 72 points combined at the Iowa State Track and Field Championships last weekend. The athletes competed across three...

West high rugby has become a prominent sport at West.

A new field

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2023

Iowa high school sports are mostly known for traditional American sports. From football to volleyball, many different sports are popular throughout the United States. But one sport that might not come...

Annie Schwartz '23 races in the 100-meter dash in a qualifying time of 12.59 seconds.

Girls track runs 12 state qualifying events

Erinn Varga, Print Design and Opinion Editor May 16, 2023

West High girls track team competed on May 11th in the state qualifier at Dubuque Senior High School. The team walked away with a total of 12 qualifying events, six of which were automatically qualified,...

Left-handed Aiden Van Iddekinge '23 prepares to bat for the Trojans during their season opener on May 15.

Trojan baseball falls to No. 2 Marion in home opener

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor May 16, 2023

‘Tis the season for baseball — and there’s no better way to start it off than by facing the 2021 3A state champions at home. The Trojans held their season opener May 15, bringing the No. 2 ranked...

Jordan Caperon '23 races the 100 meter wheelchair.

MVC champions and now onto state

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor May 14, 2023

The now MVC champions are looking to their biggest meet of the season, the IHSSA track and field championship. After winning the MVC meet last week at City High, the boys track team had a successful state...

Senior Jayden Shin plays a singles match during a home meet on May 3rd, 2023.

Tennis teams headed to state

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2023

Trojan tennis has a tradition of dominating throughout the state, and this year is no different. Both teams have competed in the district and regional competitions over the past week, hoping to punch their...

Mason Van Waning '23 leads the pack during the start of the 800 meter run.

Boys track Drake bound

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor April 24, 2023

West High has seventeen athletes and 11 events heading to Des Moines this coming weekend for the 113th annual Drake Relays. Track athletes across the state have been training to either be top 16 to 24...

Recruiting Trail with Camille Gretter and Emily Elizalde

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor April 23, 2023

In the first dual episode of Recruiting Trail, learn about Clemson University Rowing Commit Emily Elizalde and Drake University Rowing Commit Camille Gretter as they retell their recruitment. All starting...

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