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Carly Norris '21 plays in an ISC soccer game in the 2018 season.

Road to recovery

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor October 19, 2019

Carly Norris ‘21 has spent over a decade dedicated to only one sport. Ever since her mom, Cecelia Norris, signed her up for recreational soccer 11 years ago, Norris has been in love with the sport. Her...

Linebacker Grant Henderson '20 leads the defense off the field after a big stop during a scrimmage against Dubuque Hempstead at Dalzell Field in Dubuque on August 23.

Trojan defense steps up for third district win over Muscatine

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 19, 2019

The team was far from perfect, but the defense stepped up when it had to. Lots of players came up big for the Trojans' third district win over Muscatine, but perhaps no one was more helpful than mother...

James Pinter '20 and members of the student section pose for a pictures as they cheer on the Trojans against Bettendorf on Sept. 6.

Perspective from the front row

Natalie Dunlap, Online Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2019

Whether the Trojans are winning or losing, the student section finds something to cheer for. In West gear, camouflage, or at times shirtless, the swarm of students is always interacting with the team,...

Running back Marchaun Hoover '20 is embraced by running back coach Bobby Thompson and teammate Tyuss Bell '21 after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Davenport North on Trojan Field on Oct. 11. Before the drive, coaches were reminding Hoover that this would be his last drive on Trojan Field which he used as motivation to muscle his way into the end zone for the final score.

Hoover heroic for playoff-hopeful Trojans

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 12, 2019

Through the ups and downs of this year's football season, it was certainly nice to see the seniors leave Trojan Field with a victory. The Trojans defeated Davenport North 21-14 at Trojan Field on Oct....

The cross country team poster is displayed during the girls home cross country meet on Aug. 29.

Girls and boys cross country teams impress at MVC Super Meet

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 10, 2019

The West High cross country teams are currently fighting two different obstacles: preservation and emergence. This year’s squads feature a tale of two programs; one fighting to maintain tradition...

The team celebrates after scoring a point against Dubuque Wahlert on Oct. 8 at West High.

Volleyball team drops match to Dubuque Wahlert

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 9, 2019

The Women of Troy lost in three sets to Dubuque Wahlert on Senior Night in their final home game of the season. Lone senior Natalie Young, who recorded four kills, was walked out by her teammates before...

Anu Dokun '20 poses for a photo before school on Sept. 19.

Forced to scramble

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 8, 2019

This is the story of a young boy who could climb as quickly as he could read. A boy who could play just as well in the band as he could on Friday nights. The story of new friends and new schools. This...

Setters Kearsten Lenth '22 and Emma Dunlap '22 encourage their teammates after scoring a point against Waterloo West on Sept. 29.

Trojan Workhorses: Emma Dunlap ’22 and Kearsten Lenth ’22

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 6, 2019

There is no pitcher without a catcher. There is no quarterback without a center. In the sport of volleyball, there are no spikes without a setter.  The high-flying six-foot hitters that dominate...

Tate Crane '20 lines up before the offense runs a play against Linn-Mar at the homecoming game at Trojan Field on Oct. 4.

West loses to Linn-Mar 28-12

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 5, 2019

In the annual homecoming football game, the Trojans lost to the Linn-Mar Lions 28-12 behind a wily student section and amped up crowd. The team was rolling through the first half 12-7, but the offense...

The seniors celebrate their 22-16 win over the juniors during West High's annual powderpuff game on Oct. 3, 2019.

Seniors sweep spirit games

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 4, 2019

SECOND-HALF SURGE PROPELS SENIORS TO WIN A comeback for the ages unfolded on Trojan Field Thursday night. The seniors battled back from a 14-6 first-half deficit to defeat the juniors 22-16 in the...

Seth Cheney '23 fights to the finish during the boys home cross country meet at Ashton Cross Country Course on Oct 1. Cheney finished 45th in a time of 18:17.

Trojans battle Prairie Hawks, humidity in home cross country meet

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 1, 2019

Often times a runner's greatest obstacle is in their head. This time it was in the air. The humidity on the Ashton Cross Country course affected all of the athletes to a measurable degree, but most...

Pictured are West High athletes Noah DeSaulniers '22, Marcus Morgan '21, Matayia Tellis '21 and James Pinter '20.

No off season

Caroline Chandler and Hanah Kitamoto October 1, 2019

It was the golden era of West High athletics. From 2010 to 2014, ‘Dynasty High’ won 19 state championships across 10 different sports, including seven in the 2011-2012 season alone. In 2015, the...

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