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West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

The Trojans take the field, showing off their new all-black uniforms on Friday, Sep. 1.

Football team crushes Muscatine

Kara Wagenknecht and Pareen Mhatre September 4, 2017

The Trojans had their first home game of the season against Muscatine, who they defeated on Friday, Sep. 1, with an end score of 51-3. Click below for photos of the football game. Click below for...

First Home Football Game Snapchat Coverage

Allie Schmitt-Morris, Social Media Editor September 1, 2017

on Sep. 1 the football team had their first home game. They played Muscatine winning them 51-3.

The special teams group gets ready for a kickoff after West scored on Friday, Aug. 25.

Trojans bring home a win in season opener

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor August 28, 2017

The West High Trojans traveled to Southeast Polk on Friday, Aug. 25. They won 37-27, making their season 1-0.

The girls varsity team huddles together before the race on Thursday, Aug. 24.

Girls cross country team hosts first annual Iowa City West Early Bird Invitational

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

On Aug. 24, the girls cross country team hosted the first annual Early Bird Invitational at the University of Iowa Ashton Cross Country Course. The Women of Troy came home with first place finishes in...

The team stands together in-between games.

Boys baseball crushes Waterloo East

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor June 14, 2017

On Monday June 12, the boys baseball team faced Waterloo East in a double header. The Trojans went onto beating Waterloo East 12-2 in the first game and 11-1 in the second game.

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...

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