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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...

Star risen: Rachael Saunders '18

Star risen: Rachael Saunders ’18

Fatima Kammona, News Editor May 25, 2018
In 2015, then-sophomore Rachael Saunders '18 was featured on WSS as a Rising Star. Now, as a senior graduating, she is back for one last interview.
West High girls tennis advances to the final four at state

West High girls tennis advances to the final four at state

Lauren Katz, Copy Editor, Editorials Editor May 22, 2018

On Tuesday, May 21, the girls tennis team won five singles matches in the state qualifier meet to seal their advancement to the final four at state. Among notable players was Meg Moreland '18, who pulled...

A journey through the 2017-2018 athletic year

Grace Christopher, Broadcast Managing Editor May 18, 2018

Brody Schilling '20 attempts to score again during the second half of the game on Tuesday, May 15.

Boys soccer overcomes Cedar Rapids Washington

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 16, 2018

With a scoreless first half, the Trojans came back fighting in the second half. Brody Schilling '20 and Gada Ambo '19 both scored goals leading West with a 2-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington....

Deniz Ince '19, Claire Edmondson '20 from Dubuque Senior and Bailey Nock '18 battle for first place during the girls 3,000 meter run on Thursday, May 10. Ince placed first with a time of 10:39.49 followed by Edmondson with a time of 10:39.52 and Nock with a time of 10:39.55.

Track teams qualify for state

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 14, 2018

The Women of Troy and the Trojans will compete at the state meet on Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19. Below is a list of boys and girls qualifiers.     Boys: Long jump: Austin...

Patrick McCaffery '19 stands during the Iowa High School State Basketball Tournament on

What the future holds

Fatima Kammona, News Editor April 30, 2018

206 countries, 32 sports, 3,998 athletes from the ages 15 to 18 years old and 158 days until Patrick McCaffery ‘19 will be representing the United States of America in the Youth Olympic Games. The games...

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