As the ground begins to freeze and days get darker and darker earlier at night, the West High athletic teams finished out a terrific fall season, complete with MVC championships and state meet births.
Results:
Boys...
The West High girls wrestling team traveled across town to rival City High for a tournament Nov. 14. In the first meet of the season, several returners made statements while newcomers shined as well.
Junior...
Every Wednesday and Saturday night at the University of Iowa rugby fields, players start their warm-up drills as the sun sets. High knees. Lunges. Sprints. Then, they get down to business. Frisbees fly...
The Trojan-Bolts made the long trek to Marshalltown Nov. 10 and 11 to take part in the girls state swimming and diving championships. After another undefeated duals season, they finished sixth as a team...
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RB: Bihun
WH: Houchins-Witt
Q: What is WINGS?
WH: It's the Ultimate Frisbee club. It's a great, non-contact sport. You throw the Frisbee around and hang out with friends. Sometimes,...
Ashlyn Brady, Online Editor-in-Chief
• November 14, 2023
“Shoulders down! Hips down! Suck in your stomach!” These commands are all too familiar to dancers in styles ranging from ballet to hip-hop. They reflect the beauty standard of the “ballet body”,...
Emma Stammeyer ’24 is described as a powerhouse for the role she plays as the starting setter for the Iowa City West Varsity Volleyball team. In this video, Stammeyer details her commitment to Fordham...
West Side Story: Why did you originally join the West High bowling team?
Maddie Otis: Whitney’s [Noeller ‘24] older brother did it with some of his friends and freshman year, she kind of forced...
Grace Bartlett, Print Profiles Co-Editor
• November 13, 2023
Triton Challenge, Oct. 29
On October 29th the cheer team attended the annual Triton Cheer Challenge competition hosted by Iowa Central College. West competed a Stunt Group routine, placing 7th...
More than 48,000 high school seniors sign National Letters of Intent (NLI) per year, stating they are committing to their school to further their academic and athletic careers. Many National Collegiate...
Minna Abdalla, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 7, 2023
After another undefeated dual meet season, the Trojan Bolts continue their streak by securing a victory at regionals. Girls diving was held on Nov. 2, and girls swimming on Nov. 4 at the Dubuque Community...
Maddy Cook, Print Profiles Co-Editor
• October 31, 2023
Over the past month the West High dance team has been busy, competing and showcasing their competition solos and group routines.
October 15th, Liberty’s “Be a Light” competition
Liberty...