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Girls basketball vs. Indianola snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2018

The girls basketball team played Indianola during the semifinal round. West won 58-45 and will advance to the championship round against City.

The team celebrates during the fourth quarter of the game on Monday, Feb. 26.

Thursday schedule in effect for tomorrow

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2018

With a victory over No. 10 Indianola, the West High girls basketball team will be returning to the Wells Fargo Arena for another game. The No. 9 Women of Troy will face their cross-town rival, No. 1 Iowa...

Nelson Brands 18 waits while the referees deliberate on a call as he competes at West High.

Wrestler Nelson Brands ’18 up for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 28, 2018

After coming off his victory at the state championships in the 160-pound category, Nelson Brands '18 has been nominated for KCRG's Athlete of the Week. The three-time state champion is a finalist alongside...

Rachael Saunders 18 celebrates with the team after their victory against West Des Moines Dowling Catholic on Monday, Feb. 26. When asked how the game went, Saunders said, “I was nervous, but I also knew we were ready—we had been tested the entire year and that was our time to show it. The team as a whole played great and everyone did their role the best they could.”

Women of Troy move onto semifinal round

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 27, 2018

West faced Dowling Catholic in the quarterfinal round. A close match that was tied at 21 at halftime went into overtime after both teams tied again at 47 at the end of the fourth quarter. The Trojans overcame...

Girls basketball vs. West Des Moines Dowling Catholic snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 26, 2018

The Women of Troy battled Dowling Catholic in the quarterfinal round. West came out on top and defeated Dowling 63-53 on Monday, Feb. 26.

Evan Flitz 18 passes the ball to Seybian Sims 18 during the second half on Friday, Feb. 23.

Boys basketball advances to state-qualifying game

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 24, 2018

The Trojans defeated the Warriors 66-46. West will advance to the final round of regionals against Cedar Rapids Kennedy. The game will be held at the US Cellular Center at 8 p.m. and the winner will play...

Boys basketball vs. Cedar Rapids Washington snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 23, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 23 the boys basketball team hosted Cedar Rapids Washington. West won 66-46.

The countdown begins

The countdown begins

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 21, 2018

So now, what about Iowa? Bordering South Dakota is already in the mix of states employing shot clocks in high school basketball. Coupled with the recent controversy in Wisconsin, many have ignited a...

The student section and the girls basketball team poses in front of the state qualifier banner on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Women of Troy advance to state tournament

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 21, 2018

With a 10 point lead at halftime, the girls basketball team held tight to that lead throughout the second half of the game and defeated Pleasant Valley 61-51. The Women of Troy will advance to the state...

Girls basketball vs. Pleasant Valley snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 21, 2018

On Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Women of Troy traveled to Pleasant Valley to face off. West won with a score of 61-51 and will advance to the state tournament.

Born into bowling

Born into bowling

Anna Brown, Print Co-Copy Editor February 19, 2018

A young boy attempts to pick up a bowling ball for the very first time. With the encouragement of his family guiding his actions, he slowly makes his way to the lane. Gathering his strength, the  boy...

Rachael Saunders 18 high fives the team as she goes to shake hands with Linn-Mars Ally Johnson 18 at the beginning of the game on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Girls basketball plays first regional game

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 18, 2018

The Women of Troy defeated Linn-Mar 61-44 during their first regional game. West will be traveling to Pleasant Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The winner of that game will advance to the first round of the...

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