They rise before the sun and return home well after dark. Division I college athletics is not merely fun and games. Most days are filled with conditioning, weightlifting and team meetings before their...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• March 7, 2019
The boys basketball team competed in the Iowa High School Boys State Basketball Tournament for the ninth consecutive year on Wednesday, March 6. After defeating Dubuque Senior earlier in the season by...
She was an athlete. She would push her body past its breaking point in hopes of seeking perfection. The stage was her canvas and with her body, she became an artist, painting a picture for all to see....
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• February 27, 2019
The boys basketball team took on Davenport Central in a showdown to secure a spot in the Iowa High School Boys State Basketball Tournament. In a close first quarter, the Trojans led 18-12 going into the...
Natalie Katz, Print Editor-in-Chief
• February 27, 2019
For most high school students, breakfast may not be a priority in the morning. Sleeping in until the last minute and finishing last night’s homework results in students rushing out the door, often not...
The bell rings, signaling the end of yet another long school day. The halls are abuzz with excitement about tonight’s big event. Athletes' lockers are covered with posters wishing them luck for the game....
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• February 23, 2019
West Side Story: When did you start wrestling? Why did you keep wrestling at that young of an age?
Hunter Garvin: [I started] when I was in kindergarten, so 10 years ago. It was just really fun, and...
Marta Leira, Print Editor-in-Chief
• February 20, 2019
The Drake Relays announced on Monday, Feb. 11 via Twitter that it would be adding the 400 meter dash to its long list of track and field events. This announcement very fittingly came on the first...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• February 17, 2019
The girls basketball team began their regional play at home against Linn-Mar on Saturday, Feb. 16. Emotions ran high as it was their last game of the season at home. The Women of Troy came out fighting....
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• February 9, 2019
Six West High wrestlers will finish their seasons at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines held Thursday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 16. Take a look...
