Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
• October 1, 2024
After their first meet Aug. 27, the girls swim and dive team dove into September ready to make waves. The team, who now boasts a 10-0 season record, dominated the pool in each of their dual meets.
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Keith Moody, Online Assistant Sports Editor and Yearbook Sports Co-Editor
• September 27, 2024
On Monday, the boy's golf team traveled to Dubuque for the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) quad meet. The meet consisted of four schools: Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Dubuque Hempstead, Cedar Falls and...
The offseason can be transformative for athletes and is a crucial part of every year. It is a sacred time for athletes because it provides the rare opportunity to step back while staying focused on their...
The West High football team hosted the annual Battle of the Boot at the Trojan stadium. The Trojans were neck-and-neck with the Little Hawks until a suspenseful ending leaving the Trojans down 39-40.
The...
The Trojan football team opened the season with a game against the Liberty Lightning on Aug. 30. After a big portion of last year's team having graduated, the lineup is now refreshed with new faces and...
Marie Stier, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
• August 29, 2024
After boasting an impressive undefeated dual meet season and a sixth place finish at the girls state swimming and diving championships, the Trojan Bolts took to the pool this year ready to continue making...
West High athletes sometimes choose to play club sports to further their athletic ability and get off-season playing time, while others decide not to. Club sports have their benefits: they provide extra...
Each year, thousands of high school athletes tirelessly research schools, draft emails and contact coaches in hopes of playing their sport in college. However, according to the National Collegiate Athletic...
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The girls qualified for the team state tournament May 14, taking down Ottumwa 5-0 and Waterloo West 5-1 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex (HTRC). The girls then progressed to the...
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The girls track team qualified in eleven events for the Iowa High School Girls Track and Field Championships. The West girls were the first ever Para Division Team State Champions, with Hannah Longmire...
The boys soccer substate game took place at West High’s Ed Barker field on May 20 against the Dubuque Senior Rams. West High, ranked number one, was favored to win against the Rams, ranked number...
The boys and girls soccer teams traveled to the University of Iowa Women’s Soccer Field to take on their cross-town rivals City High. Originally supposed to be a double-header on May 13, the boys team...
