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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 reaches for a loose ball against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

Trojans fall to highly ranked Wahawks

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief January 7, 2022

Head Coach BJ Mayer and the girls basketball team faced off with the Waterloo Wahawks on Jan. 7 for the first time since seeing them in the 2020 State Quarterfinals at Wells Fargo Arena where the Trojans...

Mic’d Up: Noah DeSaulniers

Owen Aanestad, Mohana Sunkara, and Alaina Greenlee January 4, 2022

In the second episode of Mic'd Up, West Side Story gets a behind-the-scenes look at a varsity basketball game with senior Noah DeSaulniers.

Christian Barnes '22 and Jacob Koch '24 celebrate freshman Jack McCaffery's and-one to give the Trojans the lead in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

Basketball teams win low-scoring thriller over Xavier

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief January 4, 2022

Two points. At first, two points may not seem like a lot. However, even two points can determine whether a team wins or loses — especially in a close game. Those two points are what got both the girls...

The year 2020 was easy to beat but 2021 truly filled itself with some unforgettable moments for athletes, coaches, parents and fans.

Top 10 sports moments of 2021

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 31, 2021

The year 2021 brought state championships, record-breaking performances, winning streaks and a whole lot more to the West High athletic department. 2020 was easy to beat but 2021 truly filled itself with...

Jannell Avila '23 eyes her opponent at the start of the 160 pound match during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

Wrestling teams take on City High

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 23, 2021

Some of the state's best boys and girls wrestlers faced off last night in the first-ever doubleheader cross-town rivalry dual meet against City High on Dec. 22. The girls wrestling team took down City...

Sam Ruelas '24 swims the 200 yard freestyle during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

Trojan Bolts fly past Cedar Falls

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief December 21, 2021

The boys swim team is off to yet another impressive season as they kept their undefeated dual meet streak tonight by defeating the Tigers 118-52 at the Coralville Rec Center on Dec. 21. The Trojan Bolts...

Juniors Ryne Vander Leest, Ryan Goodman and Owen Larson pose for a photo before recording a podcast on Dec. 14.

No Cap Recap: ‘West High Court Report’

Owen Aanestad and Barry Diallo December 15, 2021

On this episode of the No Cap Recap… Juniors Owen Larson, Ryne Vander Leest and Ryan Goodman have started to make a name for themselves with their very own podcast "West High Court Report" where...

Dillon Croco '24 swims in the 400 yard freestyle relay during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

Boys swimming team cruises past Waterloo

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...

Pete Moe '22 slams home a one-handed dunk against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Basketball teams sweep cross-town rival Liberty

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 11, 2021

Jade Ritchey '22 releases her ball down during the last qame of the meet.

Trojan bowling teams take on rival City High in Battle for the Pins

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2021

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...

Justin Avila '25 fights for position during a dual meet against Dubuque Senior on Dec. 9.

Boys wrestling dominates Dubuque Senior in home opening dual

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...

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