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Joe Wieskamp ’18 boxes Seybian Sims ’18 out during the second half of the game on Tues., March 6.

Boys basketball overcomes Muscatine

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 7, 2018

Leading by one point at the end of the third quarter, the Trojans came back fighting in the fourth to win the game 62-50. West’s top scorers included Patrick McCaffery ’19 with 17 points, followed...

Boys basketball vs. Muscatine snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 7, 2018

The boys basketball team faced Muscatine in the quarterfinal round of the state tournament. West won 62-50 and will play on Thurs., March 8 against Waukee in the semifinal round.

The team holds up the state champion trophy at the end of the game on Fri., March 2.

Women of Troy topple City for state championship

Deniz Ince and Kara Wagenknecht March 3, 2018

"It's hard to beat a team three times," Logan Cook '18 said. "We came back the third." Her reference is to the two regular-season games between the two 5A teams in Iowa City, with City High coming out...

Girls basketball vs. City snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor March 3, 2018

The girls basketball team faced off against City High in the state championship game. West overcame No. 1 ranked City 56-45.

Rachael Saunders '18 hugs Emma Koch '19 after their win on Thursday, March 1.

Women of Troy to face crosstown rivals in state championship

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

West defeated Indianola 58-45 to advance to the state championship's final round against City High. Rachael Saunders '18 led the Women of Troy with 13 points followed by Cailyn Morgan '19 with 11...

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 26, 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.

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