Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• October 4, 2018
Six months.
A record-setting swimmer, Lily Ernst had to slow down and do physical therapy for six months straight to help ease a severe pain in her hip.
She started experiencing hip pain early last...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• September 29, 2018
West began the game against Linn-Mar on Friday, Sept. 28 with a field goal from Josh Jasek '19 in the first quarter. Peter Breitbach '19 and Owen McAreavy '19 added touchdowns making it 17-0...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• September 28, 2018
The West cross country team competed on Thursday, Sept. 27 due to a weather cancelation of their home meet on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Kolby Greiner '19 lead the Trojans with a 16:03 win in the varsity...
West honored Otto Phelps, a second grader from North Bend Elementary School, as the kid captain during the annual Gold Out game. Fans wore gold in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Phelps was...
West High’s new head cross country coach shares how he became involved with West athletics and his plans for this season.
West High boy's new head cross country coach Josh Kidman may be new to the...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• September 15, 2018
Dubuque Senior returned the opening kick to score the first touchdown of the game right off the bat. West tied the game with 3:36 left in the first quarter. Landon Green '19, Grant Henderson '20 and Jalen...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• September 8, 2018
The student section dressed in every color of the rainbow for the annual tie-dye out for West High's Best Buddies. Students cheered as West defeated Southeast Polk 31-17. Justin Thomas '19 started the...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• August 29, 2018
West hosted Liberty for the first time on Tuesday, Aug. 28. In a close first set West came out on top 28-26. Liberty went on to win the next three sets: 21-25, 15-25 and 22-25. West will travel to a tournament...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• August 25, 2018
Green and gold filled the stadium stands on Friday, Aug. 24. The boys football team hosted North Scott for their first game of the season. The Trojans defeated the Lancers 28-7. Jalen Gaudet '19 scored...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• August 24, 2018
The girls cross country team opened their season at the University of Iowa Ashton Cross Country Course on Thursday, Aug. 23. Deniz Ince '19 led the team placing 2nd with a time of 18:51 behind Iowa City...
Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
• August 22, 2018
Fans of all ages filled the stands of the City High gym on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The girls volleyball team traveled across town to compete for the Spike. After two close sets, with each team winning one, the...