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  • MONDAY 4/7: boys tennis @ CR Washington, boys soccer @ Prairie
  • TUESDAY 4/8: girls tennis vs. Dubuque Hempstead, girls soccer vs. CR Jefferson, boys tennis @ Dubuque Hempstead, girls track & field @ Williamsburg, boys track & field @ Western Dubuque
  • WEDNESDAY 4/9: theater teasers during periods 3 & 6, girls golf @ City
  • THURSDAY 4/10: 'Sound of Music' performance @ 7:00, boys tennis vs. Wahlert Catholic, boys soccer vs. Liberty, girls tennis @ Wahlert Catholic, boys track & field @ Clear Creek Amana
  • FRIDAY 4/11: 'Sound of Music' performance @ 7:00, girls track & field @ Clear Creek Amana, girls soccer @ Urbandale
  • SATURDAY 4/12: 'Sound of Music' performances @ 1:00 & 7:00, boys/girls track & field @ home, boys tennis doubleheader @ home, girls tennis double header @ Xavier & CR Jefferson
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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

Coach Scott Sanders addresses the team during a timeout at the team's volleyball playoff match against City on Oct. 29.

West volleyball season upended by Little Hawks in three sets

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 29, 2019

The West High volleyball season ended just as it began. Sort of. The Women of Troy lost in three straight sets to City High despite key assists from Emma Dunlap '22 and great all-around defensive...

Makhi Halvorsen '20 carries The Boot into the locker room following the team's 36-32 victory over City High at Bates Field on Oct. 25.

West wins thriller over City High and keeps the boot

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 26, 2019

"That was one of the best high schools games I've ever been to." That phrase was overheard from a passing City High fan following his team's loss on Friday night in the 51st annual Battle for the Boot....

The offensive line sets up before a crucial third down play against Davenport North on Oct. 11 at Trojan Field.

Trojan Workhorses: Offensive linemen

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor October 25, 2019

They are five of the biggest guys on any given football field, yet most fans hardly even notice they are there. Football fans eyes’ are almost always glued to the ball, meaning they focus on the quarterback...

The team celebrates with the boot after their 54-13 win over City on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Battle for the Boot preview

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief October 22, 2019

The final week of the football regular season is here. The Trojans come into week nine with a 3-5 record which might seem like a slight disappointment compared to previous years, but a win over crosstown...

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...

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