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Owen Aanestad, Online Sports Editor and Yearbook Co-Sports Editor

Owen Aanestad is a junior at West. This is his second year on staff working for the online publication as the online sports editor and yearbook co-sports editor. In addition to playing football and baseball, he enjoys taking pictures.

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Steve Bergman’s squad is filled with former Hawkeyes sons, including Jeff and Pete Moe. The father-son duo is keeping the Moe legacy alive after moving back to Iowa City this fall.

Moe legacy lives on in Iowa City

February 24, 2021
The girls basketball team poses for a picture after beating Davenport North and advancing to the state quarterfinals on Feb. 23.

Girls basketball punches ticket to state tournament

February 23, 2021
Matayia Tellis '21 runs to celebrate with her teammates after beating Davenport North and advancing to the state quarterfinals on Feb. 23.

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February 23, 2021
Audrey Koch '21 pushes the ball up the floor looking to score in transition against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

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February 24, 2021
Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 drives past her defender against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

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February 24, 2021
Matayia Tellis '21 hugs head coach BJ Mayer with seconds left in the substate final game on Feb. 23 against Davenport North.

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February 24, 2021
Audrey Koch '21 fights for a loose ball against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

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February 24, 2021
Head coach BJ Mayer cheers on Meena Tate '23 after fighting for a loose ball against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

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February 24, 2021
Matayia Tellis '21 knocks down a three against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

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February 24, 2021
Pete Moe '22 goes up for a layup against Cedar Rapids Washington on Feb. 16.

Boys basketball comes up short against Washington

February 16, 2021
Head coach Steve Bergman talks to Pete Moe '22 during a timeout against Cedar Rapids Washington on Feb. 16.

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February 16, 2021
The boys swim team placed third at the Iowa high school state swim meet in Marion on Feb. 13. The team finished with 208.5 points.

[Photo] Boys swimming places third at state

February 13, 2021
Parker McBride '22 flexes after winning the district championship at 120 pounds on Feb. 13.

Trojans send 8 wrestlers to state

February 13, 2021
Graham Gambrall '21 pins Pella's Quinn Rhamy in the district semifinals on Feb. 13

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February 13, 2021
Brett Pelfrey '22 fights for position during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Juniors Grant O'Dell and Parker McBride celebrate a Mason Applegate '22 pin during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Ashton Barker '21 waves to the fans after defeating Ottumwa's Trevor Summers '22 during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Kael Scranton '22 pins Ottumwa’s Braylon Griffiths ’24 during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Parker McBride '22 shoots looking for a takedown during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Ben Alden '21 tightens his grip while wrestling Burlington's Julius Harris '22 during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Graham Gambrall '21 gets in a position to score during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Mason Applegate '22 throws Liberty's Darius Willis Newell in the semifinals during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

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February 13, 2021
Guard Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the floor past his defender against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Missed free throws cost Trojans the win against Kennedy

February 11, 2021
Grahm Goering '21 goes up for a layup in the fourth quarter against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Head coach Steve Bergman calls plays from the sideline after a timeout against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Pete Moe '22 fights for a rebound against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Grahm Goering '21 celebrates a Kareem Earl '24 three against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Pete Moe '22 calls for the ball in the post against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Pete Moe '22 swats a Kennedy layup against the Cougars on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Grahm Goering '21 goes up for a contested layup against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Kareem Earl '24 drives the baseline against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Christian Barnes '22 stays in front while playing defense against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

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February 11, 2021
Kareem Earl '24 is the latest shining star on the Trojan boys basketball team.

[Photo] Rising star: Kareem Earl '24

February 10, 2021
Kareem Earl '24 takes a shot behind the arc against Dubuque Senior on Feb. 2.

[Photo] Rising star: Kareem Earl ’24

February 10, 2021
Starters huddle before tip-off against Fort Madison on Feb. 6.

Trojans keep win streak alive with victory over Fort Madison

February 6, 2021
Head coach BJ Mayer addresses his team during a timeout against Fort Madison on Feb. 6.

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February 6, 2021
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