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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

The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story

Kara Wagenknecht

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor

Kara is a senior at West and this will be her third year on staff. She is the Online Editor-in-Chief and Co-Sports Editor this year. When Kara isn't covering a sporting event, she can be found playing with her dogs, editing photos, hanging out with her friends and dancing FTK.

All content by Kara Wagenknecht
Matayia Tellis 21 sprints down the track during the JV 100 meter hurdle race on Tuesday, March 26.

Girls track and field hosts first outdoor meet of season

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
Jacob Klein 19 holds back tears as the team is presented with a trophy for making it to state on Wednesday, March 6.

Boys basketball ends season at state quarterfinals

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
March 7, 2019
Even Brauns 20 celebrates with the rest of the basketball team and the student section after they defeated Davenport Central 72-46 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Iowa High School State Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Boys basketball moves onto state tournament

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
Hunter Garvin ’22 raises his hand victoriously in the air after defeating Dubuque Wahlert’s Colton Kisting ’22 on Jan. 17, 2019. Garvin wrestled at 120 pounds last season, but is making the jump up to 132 pounds this year.

Rising Star: Hunter Garvin ’22

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
Hunter Garvin ’22 raises his hand victoriously in the air after defeating Dubuque Wahlert’s Colton Kisting ’22 on Jan. 17, 2019. Garvin wrestled at 120 pounds last season, but is making the jump up to 132 pounds this year.

[Photo] Mind over matter

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
Emma Koch 19 sheds tears as she walks down the court with Audrey Koch 21 and Rylee Goodfellow 21 during the senior recognition after the game on Saturday, Feb. 16.

Girls basketball celebrates regional win and senior night

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Head coach Steve Bergman talks to Brayden Adcock 19 during the second half on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Regional pairings released for boys basketball

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 12, 2019
The girls basketball team cheers after Lauren Zacharias 19 scored the game-winning shot against Prairie on Friday, Nov. 30.

Girls basketball regional pairings

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Will Hoeft 20 tries to keep City Highs Joe Ring 19 from escaping on Thursday, Jan. 3. Hoeft pinned Ring in 45 seconds.

Six wrestlers qualify for state

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 9, 2019
Online Editor-in-Chief and Co-Sports Editor Kara Wagenknecht 19 shoots a photo while covering a basketball doubleheader at West High on Saturday, Jan. 5.

A race to be picture perfect

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
Cailyn Morgan 19 tries to steal the ball as Libertys Sam McPherson 20 protects it during the first quarter on Friday, Jan. 25.

Basketball teams play Liberty

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
January 26, 2019
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