• 12/16: Pajama + stuffed animal day
  • 12/17: Jersey day
  • 12/17: Girls basketball vs. Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys basketball @ Wahlert Catholic
  • 12/17: Boys swimming @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/17: Band concert in Arganbright Auditorium
  • 12/18: Pink out day
  • 12/19: Throwback Thursday
  • 12/19: Boys wrestling @ Linn-Mar
  • 12/19: Girls wrestling @ Solon
  • 12/20: 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
  • 12/20: Ugly sweater day
  • 12/20: Boys and girls double-header vs City
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
Owen Aanestad

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief

Owen Aanestad is a senior at West. This is his third year on staff working for the online publication as the online editor-in-chief In addition to playing football and baseball, he enjoys photography.

All content by Owen Aanestad
Meena Tate '23 is swarmed by her teammates after she scores a goal during the 2021 game. The girls win 1-0.

[Photo] West vs. City soccer rivalry: More than just a game

Minna Abdalla and Elena Garcia Van Auken
April 22, 2024
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[Photo] Double life

Katherine Shoppa and Jane Lam
January 21, 2023
Shoutout

Shoutout

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 16, 2022
Ismail Mohamed '24 celebrates his goal against Jefferson on May 13.

Boys soccer wins 11th straight game

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 2022
Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 fights for possession against Jefferson on May 13.

Nicholas McDonnell '22 commands the defense against Jefferson on May 13.

Nicholas McDonnell '22 leaps into the air to make a save against Jefferson on May 13.

Ismail Mohamed '24 takes a shot and finds the back of the net against Jefferson on May 13.

Ismail Mohamed '24 avoids a defender while trying to score against Jefferson on May 13.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 makes a pass to one of his teammates against Jefferson on May 13.

Amre Ibrahim '23 and Liam Teghanemt '25 fight for position against Jefferson on May 13.

Daniel Fuentes '25 crosses the ball into the box against Jefferson on May 13.

Ahmed Taha '23 fights for possession against Jefferson on May 13.

Michael Nelson '23 and Bazz Vande Hey '23 look to score against Jefferson on May 13.

Michael Nelson '23 gets fouled on his way into the box against Jefferson on May 13.

Michael Nelson '23 takes a shot on goal against Jefferson on May 13.

Patrick Selby '24 and Shivy Mannengi '23 pump each other up during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

[Photo] Boys tennis players dominate at districts

May 9, 2022
Patrick Selby '24 serves the ball during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

Patrick Selby '24 gets around a ball in preparation to hit a forehand during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

With wind playing a huge factor in every shot, Shivy Mannengi '23 keeps a close watch on the incoming ball in preparation to hit a forehand volley during the IHSAA District Tennis Tournament at West High on May 9.

Amre Ibrahim '23 celebrates junior Michael Nelson's second half goal against City High on April 15.

Boys soccer takes down City High

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2022
Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 makes a run up the sideline looking to score against City High on April 15.

Haider Nasr '24 celebrates the Trojans 4-2 win over the Little Hawks on April 15.

Michael Nelson '23 celebrates after scoring against City High on April 15.

Michael Nelson '23 chips the City High keeper for a goal during the cross town rivalry game on April 15.

Adarsh Khullar '24 heads the ball out of the box against City High on April 15.

Nick McDonnell '22 eyes the ball as it crosses the box against City High on April 15.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 celebrates his second half goal against City High on April 15.

Michael Nelson '23 gets fouled while fighting for possession against City High on April 15.

Haider Nasr '24 looks for a teammate as he throws in the ball against City High on April 15.

Daniel Fuentes '25 chases down a loose ball against City High on April 15.

Asama Osman '25 passes the ball ahead against City High on April 15.

City High's James Tinkham '22 questions a call during the cross town rivalry game on April 15.

Michael Nelson '23 hurdles City High goalkeeper Malachi Nye '22 as he makes a save during the cross town rivalry game on April 15.

Daniel Fuentes '25 makes his way to the Trojan bench to celebrate his goal against City High on April 15.

Daniel Fuentes '25 takes a shot against City High on April 15.

Ethan Titus '22 has been a member of CrossFit Kilo 2 since 2018 and hopes to continue after high school.

Crossing the limits

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 11, 2022
The Romanov family performs in Theatre West's spring musical "Anastasia" in Arganbright Auditorium on April 5.

Theatre West presents ‘Anastasia’ this week

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022
The girls basketball team faces off with Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Reynolds signs law banning transgender females from women's sports

March 3, 2022
WSS delves into the pandemic's impacts on drug culture at West High.

[Photo] Epidemic

March 4, 2022
Christian Barnes '22 reacts as he makes his way off the court for the final time as a Trojan after the substate semifinal against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Trojans struggle in substate semifinal against Burlington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2022
Pete Moe '22 reacts to the Trojans season ending loss in the substate semifinal on Feb. 25.

Ben Hoefer '23 and Jacob Koch '24 trap Burlington's Tyce Bertlshofer '22 in the corner during the substate semifinal game on Feb. 25.

Jack McCaffery '25 hits a contested jumper during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Pete Moe '22 reaches for a block during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Christian Barnes '22 fights for a loose ball during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Jack McCaffery '25 walks past the Greyhound bench after the Trojans called for a timeout during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Pete Moe '22 gets fouled on his way up for a layup during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Jack McCaffery '25 contests a Greyhound three during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Kareem Earl '24 knocks down a corner three during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Jacob Koch '23 gets tied up with a Greyhound defender during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the floor in transition during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Brady Simcox '23 looks for an open teammate during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Jacob Koch '23 attempts a three from the corner during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

The West High student section celebrates a Pete Moe '22 and-one during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Co-Coach Paul Rundquist directs the Trojan offense from the sideline during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Point guard Christian Barnes '22 calls out a play during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

Pete Moe '22 wins the opening tip during the substate semifinal game against Burlington on Feb. 25.

[Video] West High Weekly 2.25.22

Alaina Greenlee, Video Editor
February 25, 2022
Emma Ingersoll-Weng sits on the training table in the West High athletic training room on Feb. 22.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng sits on the training table in the West High athletic training room on Feb. 22.

[Photo] What It Feels Like: Tearing your ACL

March 3, 2022
Keiko Ono-Fullard '23 looks for an open teammate against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Keiko Ono-Fullard '23 goes up for a layup against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

The girls basketball team waves to the livestream before facing off with Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19. (Archive)

[Photo] What it feels like: finding out your mom has cancer

Laney Prelle and Abby Guo
March 8, 2023
Anna Prouty '23 goes up for a layup against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Meena Tate '23 goes up for a layup to extend the Trojans' lead to seven against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Melae' Lacy '24 attempts a corner three against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Meena Tate '23 fights through some contact on her way to the hoop against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 shoots the final three pointer of her high school career against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Keiko Ono-Fullard '23 pushes the ball up the floor against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Girls basketball takes control of Cedar Falls in regional semifinal

February 19, 2022
The girls basketball team's bench celebrates a Anna Prouty '23 bucket against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Meena Tate '23 knocks down a free throw against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Lucy Wolf '24 drives the baseline against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Carolyn Pierce '23 attempts a three from the corner against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Melae' Lacy '24 and Lucy Wolf '24 defend Cedar Falls' Sydney Remmert '22 in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Head coach BJ Mayer calls out plays from the sideline against Cedar Falls in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Meena Tate '23 analzyes the Cedar Falls defense in the regional semifinal on Feb. 19.

Pete Moe '22 gets fouled on his way to the hoop against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Boys basketball falls short in their regular-season finale

Krisha Kapoor, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2022
Jack McCaffery '25 reaches for a rebound as time expires in double overtime against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

The Western Dubuque bench cheers after a Trojan turnover on Feb. 17.

Head coach Steve Bergman questions a foul call against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

Jack McCaffery '25 knocks down a corner three against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

Brady Simcox '23 gets fouled while attempting to make a layup against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

Jacob Koch '24 brings the ball up the floor against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

Christian Barnes '22 looks to inbound the ball against Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

Miguel Cohen-Suarez '22 and Taylor Stevens '24 dance during the annual poms guy-girl halftime show on Feb. 17.

Pete Moe '22 reaches for the jump ball at the start of the Trojans' final regular season home game of the year on Feb. 17.

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