• THURSDAY 3/27: boys track and field @ Washington, girls soccer @ CR Washington
  • FRIDAY 3/28: Red Cross blood drive, boys soccer @ Prairie
  • SATURDAY 3/29: girls track and field @ home
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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Alyssa Skala

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor

(she/her) Alyssa Skala is a senior at West. She is a third year photographer on staff and a second year editor for yearbook. When she doesn’t have her camera, Alyssa can be found playing softball and rowing.

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BJ Mayer has been coaching girls basketball at West for 15 years, and is now passing the reins to take on a new title.

[Photo] Moving up

Camille Gretter, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2022
The boys soccer team poses for a picture after qualifying for the state tournament on May 26.

[Photo] Spring sports preview

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Micheal Nelson '23 looks to take a shot against Bettendorf during the Sub-State final game on May 26.

Brenden Klutts '21 turns the ball towards the Bettendorf goal on May 26.

Nicholas Mcdonnell '22 puts the ball back in play after a failed goal attempt by Bettendorf on May 26.

Marko Migambi '21 takes possession of the ball from a Bettendorf player on May 26.

Matthew Steinbronn '21 attempts to move the ball through a Bettendorf defender on May 26.

BPA executive board members each painted a tile to make a collage as a team bonding exercise in 2019.

[Photo] West High BPA sweeps Nationals Competition

May 10, 2021
Caroline Chandler '21 focuses on the ball above her to serve April 15 against Prarie.

Lilly Graham '24 serves the ball April 15 to her opponent from Prairie.

Lilly Graham '24 serves the ball against Cedar Rapids Prairie on April 15.

Zola Gross '23 defends her end of the court against her Prairie opponent April 15.

Lydia Shin '23 gets ready to serve the ball against Cedar Rapids Prairie on April 15.

Lydia Shin '23 follows through with her swing to return the ball to Prairie's court April 15.

Zola Gross '23 serves the ball to her opponent in the second set of her match April 15.

Lindsey Henkenius '22 prepares to serve to her opponent from Prairie April 15.

Ella DeYoung '23 returns the ball after her opponents serve April 15.

[Photo] Girls tennis stays undefeated after rallying past Prairie

April 15, 2021
The girls basketball team poses for a picture after ending their state tournament run in the semi-finals.

The West High student section celebrates after an and-one by senior Audrey Koch against Johnston March 4.

Head coach BJ Mayer breaks down the team after a timeout against Johnston March 4.

Matayia Tellis '21 circles the ball and looks for teammate Audrey Koch '21 to finish against Johnston March 4.

Liv Williams '21 shoots inside the arc for two against Johnston March 4.

Matayia Tellis '21 drives inward for a layup against Johnston March 4.

Jenna Saunders '21 looks to move the ball against Johnston March 4.

Audrey Koch '21 reaches for the ball during tip off of the 5A state semi-final, coming shy against Johnston March 4.

Melae' Lacy '24 goes up for three against Johnston March 4.

Jenna Saunders '21 mentally prepares herself to shoot free-throws after injury resulting on teammate Emma Ingersoll-Weng against Johnston March 4.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 fakes out a Johnston guard and goes up for two March 4.

Anna Prouty '23 focuses on the basket to take a three point shot against Johnston March 4.

Audrey Koch '21 guards Johnston March 4 at the 5A state semi-final game.

Meena Tate '23 shoots from beyond the arc against Johnston March 4.

Lucy Wolf '24 holds position after shooting a free-throw against Johnston March 4.

Audrey Koch '21 prepares for tip-off in the first quarter of the girls basketball semi-finals March 1.

Matayia Tellis '21 looks to move the ball cross court to an open teammate March 1.

Meena Tate '23 shoots from beyond the three-point line against Waterloo West March 1.

Lucy Wolf '24 drives to the basket March 1.

Melae' Lacy '24 fights for a loose ball against Waterloo West March 1.

Anna Prouty '23 looks to make a bounce pass to a teammate inside the free-throw line against Waterloo West March 1.

Meena Tate '23 goes up for points against Waterloo West March 1.

Anna Prouty '23 shoots a free-throw after being fouled by Waterloo West March 1.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 takes her first free-throw shot after being fouled by Waterloo West March 1.

The student fans cheer after Meena Tate '23 knocks down a three pointer against Waterloo West March 1.

Audrey Koch '21 breaks away and takes a layup against Waterloo West March 1.

Head coach BJ Mayer jumps into the arms of assistant coach Kris Thorson after the final buzzer celebrating West's win in the 5A state tournament semi-final game March 1.

[Photo] A new position

October 1, 2022
Meena Tate '23 updates the 5A state championship bracket after Iowa City West defeated Waterloo West March 1.

[Photo] Trojans surpass Wahawks in state quarterfinals

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2021
Meena Tate '23 rushes back to fellow teammates after updating the 5A state tournament bracket following West's win against Waterloo West March 1.

Coaches and players from Iowa City West wave to the students and parents after winning the 5A state semi-finals against Waterloo West March 1.

Emma Barker '22 fights hard in her last match of the constellation bracket Jan. 22.

Previous state champion and teammate Salima Omari '20 cheers on Phoebe Burt '21 in her final match Jan. 23.

Phoebe Burt '21 looks to drive her opponent downward during her final match Jan. 23.

[Photo] Girls wrestling competes at third annual state tournament

January 24, 2021
Ava Davis '22 looks to her new head coach for guidance during her match Jan. 22.

Marissa Goodale '22 wrestles her opponent at the state wrestling tournament Jan. 22.

Marissa Goodale '22 tries to break the leg of her opponent Jan. 22.

Marlie McBride '24 circles her opponent for points Jan. 22.

Ava Davis '22 reaches at the leg of her opponent Jan. 22.

Emma Barker '22 stares down her opponent during the girls state wrestling tournament Jan. 22.

DON'T USE THIS IMAGE IN GALLERY

Florence Assumani '22 positions herself on top of her opponent looking to circle for points Jan. 22.

DON'T USE IN GALLERY

Cheerleaders take the sidelines at the City vs. West game Jan. 22.

Anna Prouty '23 makes a fast break layup against City Jan. 22.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 looks for an open teammate to pass to and start the clock Jan. 22.

Coach BJ Mayer calls plays against City Jan. 22.

Meena Tate '23 feeds the post Jan. 22.

Audrey Koch '21 takes a shot outside the arc Jan. 22.

Matayia Tellis '21 looks to pass Jan. 22.

[Photo] Trojans prevail in close game against City

January 23, 2021
Audrey Koch '21 breaks away for a layup Jan. 22 against City.

Jenna Saunders '21 reads the defense Jan. 22.

The Trojans huddle in the middle of the court waiting for a ref to call the foul Jan. 22.

Ben Alden '21 fights for position against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Hunter Garvin '22 looks for a pin against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Grant O'Dell buries his head in hopes of an escape against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

After a hard fought battle by Junior Brett Pelfrey in overtime, coaches cheer with excitement for the victory against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

[Photo] Trojans drop dual meet to Hempstead despite four pins

January 22, 2021
Brett Pelfrey '22 tries to escape against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Ashton Barker '22 gets an early takedown against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Graham Gambrall '21 looks for two points against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Andrew Tauchen '21 shoots his first of two free-throws after being fouled Jan. 7.

[Photo] Boys basketball knocks off highly-ranked Dubuque Hempstead

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 8, 2020
Joshua Thomas '22 releases the ball Jan. 7.

Trojans lose annual Battle for the Pins

Alyssa Skala, Yearbook Managing Editor
January 8, 2021
Neena Turnblom '23 watches the ball as she finishes her throw during the Battle for the Pins Jan. 7.

Neena Turnblom '23 keeps an eye on the ball during her bowl Jan. 7.

Robert Jones '21 powerfully throws the ball down the lanes Jan. 7.

Whitney Noeller '24 finishes her throw during the Battle for the Pins Jan. 7.

David Chigorogo '22 watches the pins as he finishes his throw during the Battle for the Pins Jan. 7.

Ryan Bys '22 uses his whole body during his bowl Jan. 7. Bys bowled a 319 in two games.

Neena Turnblom '23 bowls during the Battle for the Pins Jan. 7.

Jordynn Brackett '21 bowls against City High Jan. 7. Brackett bowled a 273 in two games.

Whitney Noeller '24 looks ahead during her bowl Jan. 7.

James Dickens '23 keeps his form after he released the ball Jan. 7.

Max Whitehead '22 bowls on the junior varsity team in the next lane over Jan. 7.

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