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Lily Ernst 20 swims down the lane on Sept. 10, 2018.

Flying forward

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...

West players tackle Linn-Mars Trey Martin 20 as he brings the ball to their end zone on Friday, Sept. 28.

West football improves to 5-1

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...

Raymond Yang 22 runs towards the finish line on Thursday, Sept. 27.

Pleasant Valley beats West in rescheduled home meet

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...

Kid captain Otto Phelps runs a football through a tunnel at the tailgate on Friday, Sept. 21.

Trojan Nation goes golden

Kara Wagenknecht and Grace Christopher September 22, 2018

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...

The boys varsity team stands together at the Bobcat invitational meet in Marshalltown on Thursday, Sept. 6.

A new face for Boy’s Cross Country

Carmela Cohen Suarez, Entertainment Editor September 21, 2018

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...

The special teams gather around Josh Jasek 19 before kickoff at the beginning of the game on Friday, Sept. 14.

West crushes Dubuque Senior

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...

Jason Strunk 19 celebrates after scoring a touchdown making it 28-10 West on Friday, Sept. 7.

Trojans win against Southeast Polk

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...

West defeats Southeast Polk snapchat coverage

Fatima Kammona, News Editor September 8, 2018

The Trojans hosted Southeast Polk on Friday, Sept. 7. West defeated the Rams 31-17.

Haley Gallagher 19 hugs Morgan Hawkins 19 after their 1-3 loss against Liberty on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

Bolts upset The Women of Troy

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...

The student sections cheer for the drum line during halftime on Friday, Aug. 24.

Trojans win in season opener

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...

Sarah Hamed 20 runs out during the start of the JV race on Thursday, Aug. 23. Hamed placed 4th with a time of 23:08.

Girls cross country hosts first meet of the season

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...

The team huddles around the spike after their 3-1 victory over City on Tuesday, Aug. 21.

Women of Troy defend the Spike

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...

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