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West and City clash during the second half of the Battle for the Boot game on Friday, September 23.

Homecoming showdown for the Battle for the Boot

Zoe Smith and Paige Albright September 27, 2022

The Iowa City community gathered at Trojan Field on Friday night for the annual Battle for the Boot game against the Little Hawks from City High. The Trojans lost 49-0, the boot staying with the cross-town...

Ahmed Haroon '23 takes the field for warmups.

The route to recovery

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022

For many people, senior year is usually a time that most soon-to-be high school graduates look forward to. Aside from the stress of college applications and figuring out where you may end up at the end...

West High is triumphant over Dubuque Hempstead with a score of 40-15

Iowa City West dominates in Dubuque hempstead matchup

Isabella Tisdale, Features and Visuals editor September 13, 2022

Trojan football had an impressive win of 40-15 last Friday. With a total of 6 touchdowns and 151 tackles, West did not disappoint. Mason Woods '25 tied the school record for longest interception return...

West High Kid's Clinic performs at the football game on Friday, Sept. 8.

Future Trojans shine at home football game

Audrey Parrish, Copy Editor September 12, 2022

The start of the football season is an exciting time to be a Trojan. The beloved West High stadium comes alive for every home game, and this past week was no exception as the Trojans took on the Dubuque...

The West High offensive unit gets set for a play against Muscatine.

Trojan football dominates Muscatine in home opener

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor September 4, 2022

Trojan Stadium was alive for the first time this year for some more Friday night lights. The Trojans showed their dominance in a 42-21 win over the Muscatine Muskies. The Muskies took the opening kick...

Trojans defeat Cedar Rapids Washington 3-1 in home opener on Aug 23.

Trojans conquer Cedar Rapids Washington in home opener

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2022

The West High volleyball team has always followed the school's tradition of excellence, and last night was no different. The main gym was packed as the Trojans faced off against Cedar Rapids Washington. The...

Miguel Cohen Suarez dribbles through a sea of Pleasant Valley players on June 1, 2022.

Boys soccer falls to Pleasant Valley in state quarterfinals

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2022

James Cownie Soccer Complex opened its gates to the IHSAA and IGHSAU soccer state tournaments this past weekend. Teams from all over Iowa traveled to Des Moines to compete for a chance to be state champions....

Painting of West's Esports club members.

West Esports team places third at state

Barry Diallo, Sports Reporter June 1, 2022

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...

The boys tennis team musters up the strength to hold Seth Smigel '25 for a photo with their championship trophy and banner after the conclusion of team state at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex on May 31.

Boys tennis team wins team state

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor June 1, 2022

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 boys soccer team poses with the 2022 state qualifier banner after beating Cedar Falls 6-1.

Trojan boys soccer brings the storm against Cedar Falls

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2022

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...

Top 5 most memorable sports moments

Top 5 most memorable sports moments

Lily Prochaska, Print Sports Editor May 26, 2022

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...

Jayden Shin '23 and Samir Singh '24 pose for a photo with their championship trophy and bracket during the state singles/doubles tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on May 25.

Boys tennis players crush at state singles/doubles tournament

Ella De Young, Print Managing Editor May 25, 2022

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...

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