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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 20, 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-Mar's 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...

Coach Bergman talks to Patrick McCaffery '19, 	Paul McGee '18, Evan Flitz '18, 	Jake Anderson '18 and Hakeem Odunsi '18 during a timeout in the second half on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Trojans fall to Raiders

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

In a close battle, the Trojans fell 60-71 to the Raiders from Minnesota. The West High Varsity Poms and West High Cheerleading teams celebrated senior night and the Poms performed during halftime. West...

Girls basketball vs. Linn-Mar snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 17, 2018

On Saturday, Feb. 17 the girls basketball team hosted Linn-Mar, West won 61-44.

Boys basketball vs. Cretin-Derham snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 17, 2018

On Saturday, Feb. 17 the boys basketball team hosted Cretin-Derham from Minnesota. The Trojans lost 60-71 in a tough fight against the Raiders.

Marsean Rhodes '18 walks down during the senior ceremony with Margaret McCaffery on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Boys basketball celebrates senior night

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown February 14, 2018

The Trojans faced off against Cedar Rapids Jefferson on Feb. 13, winning 66-39 to improve to a 16-3 record. West will host Cretin-Derham Hall from Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 3:30.

Boys basketball vs. Jefferson snapchat coverage

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

On Tuesday, Feb. 13 the boys basketball team hosted Cedar Rapids Jefferson. West beat the J-Hawks 66-39.

Guy Snow '18 celebrates his win in the true second place match at the Class 3A District 5 wrestling tournament. Snow will advance to his first Iowa High School State Championships.

Nine wrestlers qualify for state

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

Ben Berhow '18 competes in the 100-meter breaststroke race at the Iowa High School State Swim Meet. He placed 13th overall with a time of 1:00.38 on Saturday, Feb. 10. When asked what it was like swimming at the Campus Recreation Wellness Center (CRWC), Berhow said, “It was amazing to get to swim in a pool that has had so many swimming legends. Olympians and NCAA champions have been in that water before and it's humbling to get to share it with them.”

Boys swim team hosts state meet

Kara Wagenknecht and Sean Brown February 12, 2018

For the first time in 13 years, West hosted the state swim meet at the CRWC downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Trojans placed 13th overall. Izaak Hajek '20 placed 4th overall in the 100-yard...

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