• 11/11: Girls basketball, boys swimming and bowling practices begin
  • 11/13: Signing day
  • 11/15: Cadenza concert @6:30 in West High commons
  • 11/15: Girls swimming state championship @ Marshalltown
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The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Joe Goodman

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor

Joe is in his second year working for the West Side Story publications as the sports editor. Joe plays golf, basketball and runs track at West High. He also enjoys biking and watching movies with his family.

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Community chest

Community chest

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
The boys and girls tennis teams pose after winning state titles at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center.

Ascending the thrones

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
April 25, 2020
West High's ultimate frisbee team poses for a photo after their practice Mar 6.

Ultimate frisbee team growing in competitiveness, inclusivity

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020
No Cap Recap is a sports podcast with sports editor Yaya Orszula and staffer Anna Gibson.

No Cap Recap: state championship edition

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad
March 6, 2020
The ICCSD has seen an increase in the number of intradistrict transfers since the opening of Liberty High in 2017.

Transfers on the rise for West athletics

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020
The Radish

The Radish

Joe Goodman and Isaac Young
February 25, 2020
West Side Story takes a deeper look into the 20-year history of sports uniforms at West High.

Beneath the jersey: the 20-year history of sports uniforms at West

Joe Goodman and Natalie Katz
February 20, 2020
The boys track used these uniforms from 2005 to 2012. They have been deemed the worst West uniform.

Top 10 best and worst of West uniforms

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
The West High bench celebrates a bucket against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No Cap Recap: boys basketball JV squad

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad
February 9, 2020
The referee raises the hand of Drake Davis '22 after his dramatic victory at 145 pounds.

Boys wrestling dominates Wahawks on Senior Night

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
Ashton Barker '21 tries to turn his opponent during his match at 182 pounds. Barker pinned Hempstead's Andrew Hefel '20 in 1:08.

No Cap Recap: Barker wrestlers

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad
January 19, 2020
Parker McBride '22 pins his Liberty opponent at 120 pounds on Jan. 16.

Boys wrestling team beats Muscatine, Liberty in triangular meet

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
An increase in the number of in-school altercations has garnered the attention of students and faculty.

Fighting for change: examining the combative culture at West High

Alex Carlon and Joe Goodman
January 7, 2020
Jordan Christensen '22 is congratulated by his teammates after breaking the 100-yard breaststroke school record in a time of 58.97 seconds during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Beneath the surface

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
December 27, 2019
No Cap Recap is a sports podcast with sports editor Yaya Orszula and staffer Anna Gibson.

No Cap Recap: Pleasant surprises and biggest questions of the winter sports season

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad
December 23, 2019

Recruiting Trail with Will Hoeft

Joe Goodman and Tosh Klever
December 20, 2019
Ava Davis '22 hooks her opponent's leg during her first match on Dec. 16 at City High.

First girls wrestling meet a success

Joe Goodman and Maddy Smith
December 17, 2019
Newcomer Anu Dokun '20 fights for position during his 195 pound match against Adam Ward '21. Dokun fought back from a 7-3 deficit to force an extra period, but ultimately fell 11-9. Dokun transferred to West from Memphis for the beginning of his senior year.

Boys wrestling team falls in home opener to Dubuque Hempstead

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
December 12, 2019
Athletes Will Hoeft '20, Laurel Haverkamp '20, Minou Emmad '23, Raymond Yang '20, James Pinter '20 and Olivia Taeger '22 debate the hardest sport at West High.

No Cap Recap: What is the hardest high school sport?

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 30, 2019
One of five Lead West posters is displayed above the free weights in the West High weight room. Each poster focuses on one of Lead West's five core values.

Club connection: Lead West

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 28, 2019
Fantasy football is an online game played by students at West High against one another.

Screen play: fantasy football at West High

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 28, 2019
BJ Mayer talks to his team during a timeout against Cascade on Nov. 22.

Girls basketball season preview

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 24, 2019
Varsity wrestler Will Hoeft '20 jumps ropes during his open period as part of his weight cutting process. Hoeft placed sixth at the Iowa high school state wrestling meet last year competing with a torn ACL.

Mind over matter

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
West High senior athletes Even Brauns, James Pinter and Lily Ernst pose for a photo in their school's colors on the fall sports signing day, Nov. 13.

Three West High athletes sign to compete at Division-I schools

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
No cap recap is a sports podcast with sports editor Joe Goodman '20 and assistant sports editor Owen Aanestad '22.

No Cap Recap: Fall sports

Joe Goodman and Owen Aanestad
November 10, 2019
Byamungu Omari '20 high fives the faculty after the third annual Best Buddies and PALS basketball game against faculty on Nov. 7.

Best Buddies and PALS hold third annual basketball game against faculty

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 7, 2019

Recruiting Trail with Lily Ernst

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
Coach Scott Sanders addresses the team during a timeout at the team's volleyball playoff match against City on Oct. 29.

West volleyball season upended by Little Hawks in three sets

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 29, 2019
Makhi Halvorsen '20 carries The Boot into the locker room following the team's 36-32 victory over City High at Bates Field on Oct. 25.

West wins thriller over City High and keeps the boot

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 26, 2019
The offensive line sets up before a crucial third down play against Davenport North on Oct. 11 at Trojan Field.

Trojan Workhorses: Offensive linemen

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 25, 2019
Linebacker Grant Henderson '20 leads the defense off the field after a big stop during a scrimmage against Dubuque Hempstead at Dalzell Field in Dubuque on August 23.

Trojan defense steps up for third district win over Muscatine

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 19, 2019
Running back Marchaun Hoover '20 is embraced by running back coach Bobby Thompson and teammate Tyuss Bell '21 after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Davenport North on Trojan Field on Oct. 11. Before the drive, coaches were reminding Hoover that this would be his last drive on Trojan Field which he used as motivation to muscle his way into the end zone for the final score.

Hoover heroic for playoff-hopeful Trojans

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 12, 2019
The cross country team poster is displayed during the girls home cross country meet on Aug. 29.

Girls and boys cross country teams impress at MVC Super Meet

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 10, 2019
The team celebrates after scoring a point against Dubuque Wahlert on Oct. 8 at West High.

Volleyball team drops match to Dubuque Wahlert

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
Anu Dokun '20 poses for a photo before school on Sept. 19.

Forced to scramble

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 8, 2019
Setters Kearsten Lenth '22 and Emma Dunlap '22 encourage their teammates after scoring a point against Waterloo West on Sept. 29.

Trojan Workhorses: Emma Dunlap ’22 and Kearsten Lenth ’22

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 6, 2019
Tate Crane '20 lines up before the offense runs a play against Linn-Mar at the homecoming game at Trojan Field on Oct. 4.

West loses to Linn-Mar 28-12

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 5, 2019
The seniors celebrate their 22-16 win over the juniors during West High's annual powderpuff game on Oct. 3, 2019.

Seniors sweep spirit games

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 4, 2019

Recruiting Trail with Tate Crane

Tosh Klever and Joe Goodman
October 3, 2019
Seth Cheney '23 fights to the finish during the boys home cross country meet at Ashton Cross Country Course on Oct 1. Cheney finished 45th in a time of 18:17.

Trojans battle Prairie Hawks, humidity in home cross country meet

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
Linebacker Grant Henderson '20 and defensive back Tate Crane '20 line up on defense during a scrimmage against Dubuque Hempstead at Dalzell Field in Dubuque on August 23.

Defense responds for Trojans’ first win of season

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
Will Hoeft '20 tries to make a tackle while holding off blocks during the team's game against Dubuque Senior at Trojan Field on Sept. 20.

Football team loses to Rams 23-21

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
September 21, 2019
Aurora Roghair '21 competes in a relay during the girls home sweet meet at the Coralville Recreation Center on Sept. 17. Roghair is working on developing her leadership skills as she heads into her senior season.

Trojan Bolts fly past Golden Eagles in home swim meet

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
Andrew Tauchen '21 reads the green before a putt on the 13th hole during a home meet at Finkbine Golf Course in 2018.

Meet the boys golf captains

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
September 15, 2019
Quarterback Marcus Morgan '21 scrambles outside of the pocket during a scrimmage against Dubuque Hempstead at Dalzell Field in Dubuque on August 23.

Trojans show grit, resiliency in 23-21 loss to SEP

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
September 14, 2019
Grahm Goering '21 reaches for the ball in a game against Bettendorf at Trojan Field on Sept. 6.

West football beaten down by bruising Bulldogs 42-15

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
September 7, 2019
Alex McKane '22 and the Trojans sprint out of the starting line during the Prairie Invitational at Prairie High School on Aug. 31.

Boys cross country places third at Prairie Invitational

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
August 31, 2019
The West high defense makes a group tackle in the backfield during a game against North Scott on Aug. 30.

Trojans fall to North Scott 14-7 in season opener

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
Katie Hoefer '21 fights towards the finish line during the 2018 Earlybird Invite at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Aug. 23.

Girls cross country finishes fourth at Earlybird Invite

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
Quarterback Marcus Morgan '21 commands the huddle during a scrimmage against Dubuque Hempstead at Dalzell Field in Dubuque on August 23.

Football season preview

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
August 28, 2019
Katherine Kouba '22 celebrates a point with her teammates on Tuesday, August 27 during the Battle for the Spike.

Young, inexperienced volleyball team falls to City in three sets

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
August 27, 2019
West players celebrate after an inning in the field against Pleasant Valley.

Patience key as Trojans top PV 6-3

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
August 1, 2019
Jason Strunk '19 performs a pre-game handshake with teammate Zac Moore '19 before their game against City High on July 11.

West rallies to beat City in extras

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
July 12, 2019
West High softball players cheer on Ryleigh Mulcahey '19 from the dugout on her senior night in a game against Cedar Rapids Washington on June 25.

Learning how to win

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
June 27, 2019
Head coach Charlie Stumpff observes the game from his position as third base coach during a game against Liberty on June 3.

Staying green while chasing gold

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
June 6, 2019
Sneaker wars

Sneaker wars

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
West High looking to add girls wrestling team in 2019-2020

West High looking to add girls wrestling team in 2019-2020

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
May 14, 2019
Ali Alwahdani '20 back squats during his football weightlifting session.

Running on empty

Anum Ansar and Joe Goodman
May 12, 2019
As part of her duties as a manager for the West Wrestling team, Laurel Haverkamp '20 records a match during the West vs. Cedar Rapids Prairie meet on Feb. 2, 2017.

Managing the transition

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
May 2, 2019
Kolby Greiner '19 makes his way to the front of the pack during the boys 3,200 meter race on Thursday, April 26.

2019 Drake Relays qualifiers

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
April 22, 2019
College athletes are treated as amateurs despite working at a professional level.

Boxed out: the exploitation of college athletes

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
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