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  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Record holder Jacintha Thomas ’15

October 26, 2012

By Blake Oetting It is rare to have a diver alongside the swimming team.  It is even more rare to have an accomplished diver. Fortunately, West has an exceptional diver this year.  Jacintha Thomas...

West wins; advances to second playoff game

West wins; advances to second playoff game

Frank Weirich October 25, 2012

Wednesday night marked the first playoff game for the West High Trojans, who went into the postseason with a 9-0 record, a feat not achieved in 13 years. The Trojans played against the West Waterloo...

Seniors trump juniors at Manball

Seniors trump juniors at Manball

Frank Weirich October 15, 2012

by Blake Oetting Last year, the Iowa City community watched the girls volleyball team fight their way to a state title. What little may know is that another volleyball programs exists at Iowa City...

Two of a kind: a profile of Erica and Alison Hsu '16

Two of a kind: a profile of Erica and Alison Hsu ’16

October 15, 2012

By Megumi Kitamoto "They are quiet and extremely hard workers," head swim coach Rob Miecznikowski said. This description could probably describe many swimmers on the team.  However, not very many...

A fierce battle: Powder-puff 2012

A fierce battle: Powder-puff 2012

October 12, 2012

By Blake Oetting Photos by Abbie Skemp  We have been experiencing a revival in West High football this year. With a perfect record this year, our football domination has returned, along with...

West takes the Boot

West takes the Boot

October 12, 2012

On Oct. 5 the West High Trojans defeated City's Little Hawks and took home "the boot," earning an engraving on the traveling trophy for their 2012 season victory.

Player cards: Xavier May

Player cards: Xavier May

October 10, 2012

By Tyler Voss A monthly photo interview featuring different in-season sports, Player Cards give brief insights into the minds of student athletes at West. Senior football player, Xavier May, shares...

Player cards: Noah Federici

Player cards: Noah Federici

October 9, 2012

By Tyler Voss A monthly photo interview featuring different in-season sports, Player Cards give brief insights into the minds of student athletes at West. Freshman golfer, Noah Federici '15, shares...

Photo taken by Hannah Muellerleile

Battle of the Boot: West beats City 44-0

October 6, 2012

In spite of freezing temperatures on Friday night, West dominated and won 44-0 against City, bringing home the Boot trophy for the first time since 2004.

Trojans trounce Dubuque Senior

Trojans trounce Dubuque Senior

Frank Weirich September 23, 2012

A mildly cold Friday night set the stage for a meeting between West and Senior, both 4-0 teams in their division. The game started off in the Trojans favor, coming with a touchdown early in the first....

Trojans win 62-37 over CR Washington

Trojans win 62-37 over CR Washington

WSSIntern September 2, 2012

Friday night, the Trojans defeated CR Washington 62-37 at their first home game of the year.

West wins 16-5 victory over Solon Spartans

West wins 16-5 victory over Solon Spartans

Frank Weirich May 29, 2012

Monday night, the Trojan baseball team took on the Solon Spartans, resulting in a huge 16-5 win for West. The game ended early due to a ten point lead by the fifth inning, which was established at the...

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