You step onto the West High softball field for the very first time, ready to represent the Trojans with pride. The thought of a life-altering injury, let alone two, is unimaginable. Greta Kraske '23 never...
For many high school athletes, some of their best memories are a big win over their cross-town rival or a trip to the state tournament, but not for Aurora Roghair ’21.
Only a couple of months before...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• October 31, 2020
In what was supposed to be a week four matchup between the two best teams in eastern Iowa, the Trojans finally had their time to shine tonight — but with more on the line than a Mississippi Valley Conference...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• October 30, 2020
The 2020 cross country season has brought nothing but adversity to Josh Kidman's squad this fall. From injuries to shutdowns, countless miles around Iowa City came together in Fort Dodge this morning as...
Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
• October 23, 2020
With the temperature sitting around 40 degrees, it may have been a chilly night for the limited spectators, but Garrett Hartwig's squad was plenty warm after their 35-7 win against the Little Hawks Oct....
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• October 17, 2020
The Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet is usually step one in the girls swim team's road to regionals and then state. When the MVC announced a couple of months ago that there would be no MVC Super...
As the summer heat fades into an autumn breeze, the cool weather is normally met with roaring crowds on the bleachers of West High and the excitement that comes along with the fall sports season. The cheering...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• October 10, 2020
It felt more and more like a normal Friday night as fans spread out to fill the stands in the football team's last regular-season game of the year last night at Trojan Field. The Trojans celebrated...
Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
• October 7, 2020
The average high school football game on a Friday night can consist of anywhere from 150 to 200 plays. For wide receiver Grahm Goering ’21, the most important step on every play is always the first one....
The volleyball team fought hard against their rival, the City High Little Hawks, who put up a fight that not even West could win. That being said, the Little Hawks once again won the Battle of the Spike.
The...
Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
• October 1, 2020
The boys golf team competed against City, Liberty and Prairie at Pleasant Valley Golf Course Oct. 1. Prairie placed first, followed by the Lightning. The Trojans took third place with a combined score...