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Cailyn Morgan '19 hugs Rachael Saunders '18 as they finish up the game on Friday, Feb. 9.

Girls basketball celebrates senior night with victory

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor February 10, 2018

The girls basketball team defeated Waterloo West 65-33. West will host Linn-Mar on Feb. 17 for their first regional game. Athletic passes will not grant entrance to sub-state games; students and community...

Students athletes stand together after signing to their schools.

Student-athletes honored at winter signing

Anjali Huynh, Print Managing Editor, Co-Copy Editor February 10, 2018

Parents, students, teachers and coaches alike gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 7 to congratulate nine student-athletes on National Signing Day. This celebration was held to commend these individuals for committing...

Valeri Trussov '19 takes off the starting block, poised to enter the water with minimal resistance.

Boys state swimming preview and results

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor February 9, 2018

West takes an impressive amount of swimmers to the state meet occurring this Saturday, with five of the events seeded in the top 10. The team will have a short commute to the pool for the first time in...

Logan Cook '18 watches as a free throw goes in the basket during the third quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Girls basketball defeats Linn-Mar

Pareen Mhatre and Kara Wagenknecht February 7, 2018

The Women of Troy defeated Linn-Mar 72-40 on Tuesday, Feb. 6. West will host Waterloo West on Feb. 9 to celebrate West's senior night.

IGHSAU announces girls basketball regional assignments

IGHSAU announces girls basketball regional assignments

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

The road to the 2018 basketball state championships is paved, and the Women of Troy will face their first obstacle, Linn-Mar, on Feb. 17 at home. The victor will move on to play the winner of the opposite...

The team stands together during the National Anthem on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Trojans take down Kennedy

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor January 31, 2018

West took on Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Jan, 30. With a score of 31-19 at halftime, West went to work in the second half and added 41 points to extend their lead. In the end, the Trojans dominated 72-35....

Boys basketball vs. Kennedy snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor January 31, 2018

The boys basketball team hosted Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Jan. 30. The Trojans beat the Cougars 72-35.

Student groups highlight basketball halftime

Kara Wagenknecht and Ethan Goers January 27, 2018

No. 3 ranked West hosted No. 2 Cedar Falls on Friday, Jan. 26. The Women of Troy fell 58-62 in a very close battle. The student section was loud and mighty during a tie-dye out to support the Best Buddies...

Lauren Zacharias '19, Emma Koch '19, Logan Cook '18, Cailyn Morgan '19 and Rachael Saunders '18 huddle together at the beginning of the game on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Girls fall to, boys defeat City

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor January 24, 2018

The night began with a tough match between two of the top-ranked girls teams in the state. No. 1 City took the first few points of the game but senior starters Rachael Saunders ’18 and Logan Cook ’18...

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

Nelson Brands ’18 up for prestigious Dan Gable Mr. Wrestler Award

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor January 23, 2018

Nelson Brands '18 has successfully moved on from the first round of voting for the Dan Gable Mr. Wrestler Award and needs the help of voters to move onto the final round where a committee will vote on...

Paige Beckner '18, Lauren Zacharias '19 and Cailyn Morgan '19 hold hands together during the national anthem on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Basketball ready to face City

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor January 23, 2018

The Women of Troy saw their hopes of winning a tightly contested game against their cross-town rivals wither away during the last quarter on Tuesday, Dec. 12. West led by two points to enter the fourth...

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