Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 15, 2021
The boys swim team placed third at the state meet last season after battling COVID-19 regulations and a five-week hiatus. A new season is underway for Head Coach Byron Butler's squad and the goal remains...
Colonial Lanes was packed full of bowling fans on Dec. 10 as the bowling teams from West took on their rival City High in the annual Battle for the Pins. Both the boys and girls teams played some intense...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 10, 2021
Only 24 hours after losing former West High wrestling coach and national champion wrestler Mark Reiland the boys wrestling team honored him in the best way possible, with a win. The Trojans dominated the...
Hawkeye and Trojan wrestling faced a tough loss on the evening of Dec. 8 when the passing of Coach Mark Reiland was announced. Reiland is a wrestling legend at the University of Iowa and brought his expertise...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• December 4, 2021
Only two games into the season BJ Mayer's Trojans have faced what some people would say is their greatest weakness this season: the post. After facing Bishop Garrigan's Audi Crooks '23 and future Hawkeye...
The Trojans had nothing short of a show-stopping performance against Davenport West. With promising talent from young players, the boys basketball team proved that this is only the beginning of their success....
Last year’s sports seasons were like no other and brought unprecedented challenges. Now, as COVID-19 numbers become more manageable, athletes are hoping for a normal season. With players coming out of...
Friday night lights can be deceiving. Packed stands, painted chests and an overwhelming sense of school spirit aren’t part of the experience for many West High sports teams—even the most successful....
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• November 18, 2021
In this day and age, being a high school athlete is easier said than done. They squat over 300 pounds, run just over four-minute miles and are recognized nationwide for their work in the classroom. From...
Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• November 13, 2021
When one has to step down, others have to step up.
The Trojan Bolts did just that at the girls state swimming and diving meet when one of their key swimmers had to miss the state meet due to illness....
Besides the rolling hills and endless cornfields, Iowa is known for its wrestling. The Hawkeye state is a factory for wrestlers with 13 Olympic gold medalists being Iowa natives. Since 1920, at least...
