• 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

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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
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
Aurora Roghair '21 announced her commitment to Stanford University Aug. 7.

Life in the fast lane

Hanah Kitamoto, Owen Aanestad, and Tosh Klever
November 4, 2020
The Trojan's defensive line prepares for the next play Oct. 30.

Morgan leads Trojans to state quarterfinals

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2020
The boys cross country team poses for a picture before racing in the state meet in Fort Dodge on Oct. 30.

Boys cross country team makes tenth consecutive appearance at state meet

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2020
Junior Ella Hochstetler swims in the 100 butterfly at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Girls swim team impresses at virtual MVC conference meet

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2020
Aurora Roghair '21 swims in the 400 free Relay at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

[Photo] The digital dilemma

Heidi Du and Audrey Parrish
October 17, 2020
Olivia Taeger '22 and Ella Hochstetler '22 cheer on Aurora Roghair '21 during the 400 free relay at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Makala Hajek '23 swims the 200 IM at Mercer Park Aquatic Center on Oct. 17.

Junior Scarlet Martin pushes off of the wall at the start of the 100 backstroke at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17. Martin broke her own meet record with a time of 56.82.

Aurora Roghair '21 dives off of the blocks during the 400 free relay at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Head coach Byron Butler cheers on his swimmers from the edge of the pool at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Karen Liu '23 swims the 100 butterfly at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Jenny Geng '21 takes a breath while swimming the 100 breaststroke at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17. “I just feel grateful to still have a season and still have the opportunity to race because I wasn’t sure if that was going to happen or not," Geng said.

Olivia Taeger '22 swims backstroke in the 200 IM at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Trojan Bolt swimmers swim to the other side of the pool after their race as a new COVID-19 precaution at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Jade Roghair '23 swims in the 200 freestyle relay at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Scarlet Martin '22 swims in the 200 medley relay at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center Oct. 17.

Liam Becher '22 and the varsity football team celebrate their win at the Battle of the Boot Sept. 4. West defeated City 56-20.

[Photo] 2020 summer recap

Caroline Mascardo, Editorials Editor and Copy Editor
October 16, 2020
Fabian Brown '21 and Trey King '21 celebrate Brown's second touchdown of the night at West on Oct. 10.

Trojans improve to 4-0 and undefeated regular season

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2020
Grahm Goering looks for a seam on the opening kickoff of the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

The route to success

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 7, 2020
Grahm Goering '21 celebrates a touchdown catch during the Battle for the Boot at Bates Field on Oct. 25.

Grahm Goering '21 returns a kickoff during the team's game against Dubuque Senior at Trojan Field on Sept. 20.

No Cap Recap: fall sports shutdown

No Cap Recap: fall sports shutdown

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
September 28, 2020
Liam Becher '22 and his teammates celebrate after the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

West keeps the boot for the fourth consecutive year

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
September 5, 2020
Marcus Morgan '21 launches a pass down field during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Trey King '21 follows a block for extra yards during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Marcus Morgan '21 makes a man miss during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Alex McKay '21 and Ian McAreavy '21 make a tackle for a loss during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Mason Applegate '22 and Will Towler '22 team up for a sack during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Damarion Williams '21 celebrates as he runs for a touchdown during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Damarion Williams '21 stiff arms a defender during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

With limited amounts of fans in person some of this year's proudest Trojan supporters have moved their cheers online while watching the livestream from home.

The rise of livestreams

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2021
The Trojan football team celebrates with The Boot after the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Grahm Goering '21 gets past two Little Hawk defenders for his fourth touchdown of the night during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Liam Becher '22 looks to block during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

The West High offense calls a play during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

[Photo] Broken season

Krisha Kapoor, Hanah Kitamoto, Tosh Klever, and Alaina Greenlee
October 17, 2020
Marcus Morgan '21 throws the ball down field during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Mason Applegate '22 and Kalen Haworth '21 make a tackle for a loss during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Marcus Morgan '21 celebrates after a West High pick-six during the Battle for the Boot on Sep. 4.

Damarion Williams '21 returns his interception for a touchdown during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Trey King '21 leaps for a first down during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Marcus Morgan '21 runs the run pass option during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Trey King '21 looks for a block during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4

Trey King '21 breaks a tackle during the Battle for the Boot on Sep. 4.

Alex McKay '21 looks for a sack during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Dijon Genus '21 and Marcus Morgan '21 tackle City High wide receiver Gable Mitchell '22 during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Alex McKay '21 lines up at defensive end during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Mikey Brown '21 breaks a tackle during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

Mo Simpson '21 sacks City High quarterback Raph Hamilton '21 during the Battle for the Boot on Sept. 4.

The offense huddles before their first drive of the night against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Trojan football team shuts out Liberty in season opener

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
August 29, 2020
Trey King '21 and Eric Torres '21 celebrate King's touchdown run against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Players raise their helmets to Liberty after the game in replacement of the handshake line on Aug. 28.

Fabian Brown '21 takes a handoff late in the game against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Grahm Goering '21 watches the ball in for a 22-yard touchdown grab against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Grahm Goering '21 secures a first down catch against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Brett Pelfrey '22 looks to block against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Mo Simpson '21 reaches for a sack against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Boaz Abramoff '22 looks to serve the country in the coming years after being a part of both the West High football and track and field programs.

[Photo] Committed to serve

Maddy Smith and Nate Gudenkauf
October 10, 2021
Marcus Morgan '21 scrambles out of the pocket against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Head coach Garrett Hartwig questions a call against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Ian McAreavy '21 makes a tackle for a loss against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Kicker Owen Smith '21 prepares to kickoff against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Trey King '21 gets outside on a run against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Marcus Morgan '21 throws a pass downfield against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Mo Simpson '21 and Dijon Genus '21 make a tackle against Liberty on Aug. 28.

Trey King '21 runs through a group of Liberty defenders on Aug. 28.

Mason Applegate '22 tackles Liberty running back Max Tafolla '21 for a loss on Aug. 28.

Grahm Goering '21 runs a jet sweep against Liberty on Aug. 28.

The Trojans' infield regroups during a mound visit at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 17.

Baseball team falls to Linn-Mar in substate quarterfinals

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
July 18, 2020
Marcus Morgan '21 throws from the stretch against Pleasant Valley.

MVC releases 2020 baseball and softball schedules

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 28, 2020
Boaz Abramoff '22 lifts weights from home on May 11, 2020 as he prepares for football season.

Stay-at-home athletes

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2020
Boaz Abramoff '22 lifts weights from home on May 11 as he prepares for football season this fall.

Izaak Hajek '20, along with his teammates and coaches, celebrate as Jordan Christensen '22 recieves his medal on Feb. 15.

Top 10 sports moments of 2019-2020

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 9, 2020
Quarterback Marcus Morgan '21 throws the ball downfield while facing pressure during a game against North Scott on Aug. 30.

IHSAA releases 2020 football schedules

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 26, 2020
West High's ultimate frisbee team poses for a photo after their practice Mar 6.

[Photo] Ultimate frisbee team growing in competitiveness, inclusivity

March 24, 2020
The Wings huddle up after practice on March 6.

Liam Edberg '23 looks to pass ahead during the team's scrimmage on March 6.

While being defended by seniors Julian Wemmie and Ed Dowling, Liam Edberg '23 manages to pass the frisbee to an open teammate.

Team captain Ed Dowling '20 rears back for a long flick during the team's scrimmage.

Calvin Greene '21 throws the frisbee during the team's scrimmage.

Quinn Eberly '20 leaps through the air to secure the frisbee for his team during the scrimmage.

West High's ultimate frisbee team poses for a photo after their practice Mar 6.

[Photo] Ultimate frisbee team growing in competitiveness, inclusivity

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
March 24, 2020
Ed Dowling '20 jumps in the air to grab the frisbee during the team's scrimmage.

Nathan Stephens '20 prepares to catch the frisbee on the run during the team's scrimmage.

While warming up, the frisbee sails over the outstretched arms of Charlie Duffy '21.

Emily Hill '20 secures the frisbee during the team's scrimmage.

Davis Larson '20 breaks down to catch the frisbee during the team's scrimmage on March 6.

While fully extended, Danny Bodin '20 snatches the frisbee out of the air.

Sean Harken '21 focuses in on the disc before securing the frisbee during the team's scrimmage on March 6.

Ankeny's Braxton Bayless '20 goes up for a layup during the state quarterfinal on March 11.

Bayless puts Ankeny past Trojans in state quarterfinal

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2020
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