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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Ibo Pepic 17 and Dilon Crowell 17 jump for the disc.

Wings finishes 12th in the nation

Nick Pryor, Anchor, Feature and News Producer June 7, 2017

The Iowa City ultimate frisbee team Metallic Wings finishes 12th in the nation at the high school ultimate frisbee national invite.

Leah Rhodes 17 gives Regan Steigleder 17 a hug after Steigleder scored.

Girls soccer defeats Clinton

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor June 1, 2017

On May 31, the Women of Troy defeated Clinton 10-0 in their first regional game. They are to play again at 6 p.m. on June 5 at home against Prairie.  

Deniz Ince 19 congratulates Claire Ronnebaum 17 after her leg in the girls 4x800 meter relay. The team placed 10th with a time of 9:45.76.

Track teams compete at state championships

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 26, 2017

The girls track and field team placed second overall at the track and field state championships that took place May 18-20, losing to Waukee. Individual state champions included Valerie Welch '17 who won...

16 seniors to continue athletics at division I schools

16 seniors to continue athletics at division I schools

16 seniors will advance to play Division I athletics in college after successful high school careers. They shared with us their favorite memory from their high school athletic career.

Rising star: Gabe Caruthers

Rising star: Gabe Caruthers

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor May 19, 2017

West Side Story: When did you start running? Gabe Caruthers: I’ve always done sports, but I have never really been good at them. Except for in football I could get down the field fast and in baseball...

Jeff Garbutt 18 and Derek Nugent 17 hug each other after Garbutt attained a personal record during the 800 meter run, with a time of 2:00.29.

Track and field state preview

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 17, 2017

Both the girls and boys track and field teams will travel in Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the state championships that will take place May 18-20. At the state-qualifying meet that...

Jordan Amelon 17 practices her form during practice.

Age of Amelon

Deniz Ince, Print Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 15, 2017

Starting out at West High, Jordan Amelon ’17 was no star golfer. She saw herself in the “middle of the pack” and “definitely not a leader.” Since her freshman year, Amelon has grown to become...

Boys soccer celebrates senior night

Boys soccer celebrates senior night

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 15, 2017

Nathan Wilkinson 19 throws a pitch.

Pitching relief

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor May 10, 2017

As the Trojans begin competition, they face a new pitching regulation. This regulation was implemented to minimize overuse related injuries by limiting the amount of pitches a pitcher can throw during...

Boys track and field team snags MVC champion title

Boys track and field team snags MVC champion title

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 9, 2017

Top 5 placewinners: Team scores: 1. West High 100 meter dash: 5. Trumell Roberts '18 11.45 200 meter dash: 1. Gabe Caruthers '19 22.35 400 meter dash: 5. Chris Low '17 52.63 800 meter...

Tennis teams beat City

Tennis teams beat City

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor May 9, 2017

Highlights from the Drake Relays

Highlights from the Drake Relays

Kara Wagenknecht and Leah Dusterhoft May 2, 2017

The Drake Relays took place April 27-29 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. These relays attract university, college and professional track athletes from all around the nation. High school athletes also compete,...

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