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...

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...

Three short whistles pierce through the chatter of swimmers and spectators, eight swimmers make last-minute adjustments to their caps and goggles before they step onto the blocks at the sound of one long...

It was worth the wait. Head coach Garrett Hartwig and his young squad had to wait until week five for their first win of the season, but they certainly made the most of the rough conditions Friday night. The...

Many girls on the West, Liberty and City swimming teams swim for the Iowa Flyers Swim Club and are usually seen under the same cap. However, the rivalry remained heated as some club teammates faced each...

What began as a normal school lifting class became an opportunity for two girls to participate in one of the United States’ most male-dominated school sports.  Without schedule flexibility...

Last week, the Trojans lost to the Southeast Polk Rams 23-21. This week, the team dropped their fourth straight game, to the Dubuque Senior Rams, by the same score they suffered last week. The...

Although West High seems to have no shortage of sports to offer, there is one that does not make the list. Competitive cycling. While cycling is not available for athletes to participate in at West, there...

Excitement lingers over the crowd. A rambunctious group of highschoolers decked out in gold attire bang on the rickety metal bleachers of the student section. West High Dance Marathon members hand out...

Head girls swim coach Byron Butler has managed to merge two schools into one of the most successful swimming programs in the state this fall. The Trojan Bolts feature a mix of athletes from both West...

Gary Barta was hired as the new athletic director (AD) for the University of Iowa on Aug. 1, 2006. On Aug. 7, 2019 the University gave him a $3.35 million extension to keep him at the University until...

They walk in unison to the open field, all singing the Trojan cross country song. The girls line up and cramp together as tightly as possible. They try to suppress the feeling of anxiety and focus on staying...