West sneaked into the postseason after narrowly clinching the ninth and final seed. Those nine teams were divided into two divisions; each match consisted of three schools, each playing three teams...
In the world of tennis, coming together as a team to win a state championship is a unique experience. Known as a sport for individuals, playing for a team is a different experience that takes time to get...
The Trojans brought the thunder on Wednesday night defeating Cedar Falls in a comfortable 6-1 victory during the substate finals. Despite the weather delays, the real storm was on Barker Field.
The...
Volleyball team retiring #9
Around ten years ago, on Aug. 11, 2011, the West High community and volleyball team lost a teammate, leader and friend. Caroline “Line” Found passed away from a moped...
For years upon years, the West High boys tennis players have succeeded in postseason play, especially at the state singles/doubles tournament. Last year, the West High boys tennis team produced the doubles...
The girls and boys track and field teams traveled back to Drake University to compete in one of the most competitive state track and field meets in IHSAA history. With state meet and all-time records being...
Krisha Kapoor, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• May 20, 2022
After a tough loss against Xavier on May 17, the girls soccer team was looking for good news for their first postseason game. The Davenport Central Blue Devils could not slow the Trojans down on offense,...
Hunter Garvin '22 has been wrestling all four years of high school at West High and recently committed to Stanford for his next chapter in life. He talks about his family and friends along with some of...
Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
• May 18, 2022
The State track meet will take place at the end of this week, running May 19th-21st on the "Blue Oval" at Drake University. The girls and boys track teams will be sending a large delegation of athletes...
After demolishing Dubuque Hempstead and Cedar Rapids Jefferson last week, the boys soccer team went into their matchup hoping to win their 12th straight game of the season. With the help of junior Michael...
In this episode of Recruiting Trail, learn about senior Alex McKane's commitment to Iowa State University, and listen to both him and track/cross-country coach Josh Kidman reflect on his time at West.
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• May 14, 2022
Friday the 13th brought Brad Stiles and the Trojan boys soccer team everything but an unlucky night on the pitch against Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The Trojans extended their win streak to 11 after taking...
