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Matayia Tellis '21 dribbles the ball down the court on Jan. 15.

Women of Troy crush Waterloo East 71-28

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief January 14, 2020

Following their previous win against Dubuque Hempstead, the girls basketball team took another victory against the Waterloo East High Trojans. The team kept a steady lead throughout the game, and finished...

Students and players storm the court after beating Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Boys basketball knocks off highly-ranked Dubuque Hempstead

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief January 7, 2020

Call it a comeback. With one of the best atmospheres yet this year it was only right for the Trojans to find a way to escape the floor with a win. Without starters Marcus Morgan '21 (11.8 ppg) and Nick...

Jordan Christensen '22 is congratulated by his teammates after breaking the 100-yard breaststroke school record in a time of 58.97 seconds during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Beneath the surface

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor December 27, 2019

Imagine if all five players on the basketball team were shooting at a different basket, or a soccer match with 11 different goals. Unlike cooperative team sports like volleyball or football, swimming...

Amelia Stevens '23 and Emily Elizalde 
'23 joined West High's first girls wrestling team, gearing up with their game faces.

Wrestling with stereotypes

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief December 23, 2019

At first glance, wrestling mats might look soft. That's what people thought about female wrestlers. But if you take a closer look, both are extremely tough. It took decades of dodging stereotypes and doubters...

No Cap Recap is a sports podcast with sports editor Yaya Orszula and staffer Anna Gibson.

No Cap Recap: Pleasant surprises and biggest questions of the winter sports season

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad December 23, 2019

On this episode of No Cap Recap, sports editors Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad discuss the last few weeks in West High sporting events and provide insight into the wins and losses that have made up the...

The West High bench celebrates a bucket against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Basketball teams sweep Linn-Mar

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 20, 2019

Recruiting Trail with Will Hoeft

Joe Goodman and Tosh Klever December 20, 2019

The Recruiting Trail gets its first official commitment in its third episode featuring four-year varsity wrestler Will Hoeft '20. Throughout high school, Hoeft has seen interest from schools such as the...

Jordan Christensen '22 cheers on the Trojan Bolts during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Boys swim team makes a statement in dual win over Linn-Mar

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 17, 2019

For many returning varsity swimmers, this dual meet against Linn-Mar was circled in red. Last season the Trojan Bolts faced the Lions on five different occasions with wins in all four except at the state...

Ava Davis '22 hooks her opponent's leg during her first match on Dec. 16 at City High.

First girls wrestling meet a success

Joe Goodman and Maddy Smith December 17, 2019

The first meet of any wrestling season brings plenty of nerves and excitement. The first meet in program history, however, is an entirely new challenge. The girls wrestling team is fully aware of the...

Nicolo Schianchi '22 comes up behind coach Chris Clegg during his first game of the night during Men's League on Dec. 6 2019.

The Men’s League experience

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor December 15, 2019

The soccer ball thuds against the wall rhythmically as an ISC player practices passes before his game. The chatter of teammates can be heard as they go over game tactics and strategy. The team goes over...

Makhi Halvorsen '20 and student section members celebrate senior Even Brauns' and-one against City on Dec. 14.

Girls and boys basketball teams compete at City

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief December 14, 2019

Newcomer Anu Dokun '20 fights for position during his 195 pound match against Adam Ward '21. Dokun fought back from a 7-3 deficit to force an extra period, but ultimately fell 11-9. Dokun transferred to West from Memphis for the beginning of his senior year.

Boys wrestling team falls in home opener to Dubuque Hempstead

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor December 12, 2019

The Trojans dropped their home opener to Dubuque Hempstead 44-30, earning four pins and dropping three narrow decisions. Hunter Garvin '22 got the Trojans on the board with an impressive pin in...

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