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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

October 1, 2022
The boys soccer team poses for a picture after qualifying for the state tournament on May 26.

[Photo] Spring sports preview

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lucy Wolf 24 drives to the basket March 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Head coach BJ Mayer jumps into the arms of assistant coach Kris Thorson after the final buzzer celebrating Wests 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

March 2, 2021
Meena Tate 23 rushes back to fellow teammates after updating the 5A state tournament bracket following Wests win against Waterloo West March 1.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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DONT USE THIS IMAGE IN GALLERY

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

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DONT USE IN GALLERY

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

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

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

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Coach BJ Mayer calls plays against City Jan. 22.

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Meena Tate 23 feeds the post Jan. 22.

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

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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.

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Jenna Saunders 21 reads the defense Jan. 22.

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

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

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

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Grant ODell buries his head in hopes of an escape against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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