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The Trojans break through a poster as they run onto Trojan Field.

Trojan football falls to Kennedy in season opener

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief August 28, 2021

The Trojan football team opened the year with a game at home against the Kennedy Cougars on August 27. With a large portion of last year's roster graduated, the team showcased a brand new lineup filled...

The boys soccer team stands while starters are announced before playing Pleasant Valley in the state championship game on June 5 in Des Moines.

Boys soccer hosts alumni game

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief August 16, 2021

After losing a season due to COVID-19 in 2020, Head Coach Brad Stiles and the West High boys soccer team were eager to play on Ed Barker Field once again with some former players. Stiles started to...

Noah DeSaulniers 22 concentrates while he pitches the ball.

Trojan baseball falls to Cedar Falls in substate semifinals

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief July 20, 2021

West High's baseball team faced off against the Cedar Falls Tigers in the second round of substate and kept a great fight through all seven innings. Just in the bottom of the first inning Nate Gudenkauf...

Softball sweeps Dubuque Wahlert on senior night

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief July 2, 2021

Not only did the softball team celebrate their three seniors last night, but they also capped off a doubleheader by sweeping Dubuque Wahlert 7-3 and 14-2 on July 1. The Trojans got on the scoreboard...

Marcus Morgan 21 delivers a pitch in the Trojans season opener against Bettendorf on May 24.

Baseball team falls to Cougars

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief June 17, 2021

Coming off a tough loss to highly ranked Dubuque Hempstead, the baseball team faced off with Cedar Rapids Kennedy in an MVC doubleheader on June 16. The team lost both games of the doubleheader 6-8 and...

Kolby Godbolt 21 reaches for a steal against Pleasant Valley in the state championship game on June 5 in Des Moines.

Trojans come up short in state championship

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief June 6, 2021

In search of the program's tenth state championship, Brad Stiles' number one-seeded boys soccer team faced off with the state tournament's very own Cinderella story, six seed Pleasant Valley. The Trojans...

As prospective college athletes decide among collegiate divisions, some athletes face the stigma associated with lower-division athletic programs.

Sectioning stigma

Soomin Koh and Heidi Du June 4, 2021

High school athletes face arguably the most important decision regarding the future of their athletic career: committing to a college. This choice comes with many implications, such as determining what...

Hector the Trojan poses for a picture in the West Side Story newsroom on June 4.

Behind the mascot: “Hector” the Trojan

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter June 4, 2021

Every day you walk down the halls of West High, you can catch someone repping various amounts of green and gold apparel. Almost all of them include either a logo or reference to West High’s own mascot,...

The boys soccer team poses for a picture after qualifying for the state tournament on May 26.

Boys soccer qualifies for state with win over Bettendorf

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief May 26, 2021

After a year away due to COVID-19, the boys soccer team has qualified for the state tournament for the fifth year in a row. The team secured their spot in a 3-0 win against Bettendorf in the Class 3A Substate...

Keeper Nick McDonnell 22 puts the ball back into play as he defends the goal from North Scott.

Boys soccer demolishes North Scott in substate semifinal

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief May 24, 2021

The boys soccer team sealed their way into the state qualifying game with a win against North Scott. Ranked third in Iowa, the Trojans beat the Lancers 4-1 on May 24. Throughout the entire season, West...

The team gathers in the infield during a timeout in the first game of the doubleheader on June 18.

No cap recap: summer sports preview

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter May 23, 2021

On this episode of the No Cap Recap... Almost one year ago the baseball and softball team arrived back on campus for a chance at a shortened 2020 season. This year it's a little different. As mask mandates...

The girls tennis team qualified for the team state tournament May 22.

Girls tennis qualifies for state

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief May 22, 2021

The last time the girls tennis team appeared in the state tournament was in 2019. After a state runner-up finish two years ago, the team is one step closer to seeking revenge. The girls tennis team...

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