Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• March 28, 2023
As the West High boys track and field team had their first outdoor meet on Thursday, March 23, WSS recaps their indoor championship meets along with those who have qualified for the Drake Relays. Moustafa...
In the first Recruiting Trail episode of 2023, senior point guard Meena Tate explains her commitment to Dartmouth College back in June. Get insight from former head women's basketball coach BJ Mayer as...
Everyone knows about Title IX, the mandate that all federally assisted schools must provide equal access and financial assistance to girl's and boy's sports, but the enforcement of Title IX doesn’t necessarily...
State tournament success
Alexander Pierce ’26 wrapped up his first season for boys wrestling as the 3A 106 lbs state champion at the IHSAA State Wrestling Championships Feb. 19. Pierce finished the...
One moment a player is on the field, running, jumping, cheering and scoring goals. For many teenage athletes, that next layup, next tackle, next shot or next hurdle could be their last. The risk of injury...
Inspired by her grandpa, uncle, and two of her brothers, Jannell Avila ’23 thought she would try taking down wrestling. At first, Avila’s mother was initially opposed to the idea of her wrestling,...
House Files 8 and 9 were introduced in the Iowa Legislature Jan. 12. HF 8 would make it illegal to teach K-3 students about sexual orientation and gender identity, while HF 9 would prohibit schools from...
As the ground beings to thaw and spring sports getting ready to take their fields, WSS looks back on the Winter sports and their respective seasons. From the wrestling team's top finishes at state, to...
WSS: When did you first get into basketball?
Julian (Juju) Manson ’26: I first got into basketball at about [age] seven but started taking it seriously in sixth grade.
Grace Fincham ’26: I first...
Lilly Graham, Print Managing Editor
• March 2, 2023
After catching a short pass, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was confronted by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a Jan. 2 NFL game in Cincinnati, Ohio. Higgins plowed forward, driving...
High school Wrestlers from all over Iowa met in Des Moines this week at the Wells Fargo Arena to see who will be crowned a state champion.
Freshman Alex Pierce took the tournament by storm and brought...
Nate Frese's team took the West high court for the last time this season on Saturday night, as they faced off against the Riders from Des Moines Roosevelt in their first substate game. Beginning their...
