• 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 '21 stops a Dubuque Wahlert drive on Jan. 28.

Audrey Koch '21 drives to the hoop on a fastbreak against Dubuque Wahlert on Jan. 28.

BJ Mayer encourages from the sideline against Dubuque Wahlert on Jan. 28.

Audrey Koch '21 deflects a pass as the Women of Troy run a half court trap against Dubuque Wahlert on Jan. 28.

Grace Schneider '20 goes up for a layup against Dubuque Wahlert on Jan. 28.

Matayia Tellis '21 pushes the ball up the floor during the first quarter against Dubuque Wahlert on Jan. 28.

Steve Bergman and BJ Mayer coach against City on Dec. 14.

Living legends

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 26, 2020
Luke Nichols '21 swims in the 100-yard butterfly against City on Jan. 21.

Boys swimming team finishes undefeated dual season with win over City High

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2020
Luke Nichols '21 celebrates his team's 200-yard freestyle relay win against City on Jan. 21.

West Side Story takes a deeper look into the 20-year history of sports uniforms at West High.

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

Joe Goodman and Natalie Katz
February 20, 2020
Andy Luo '22 swims in the 500-yard freestyle against City on Jan. 21.

Head coach Byron Butler coaches from the edges of the pool against City on Jan. 21.

James Pinter '20 shakes hands with his City High opponent after winning the 100-yard backstroke on Jan. 21.

Jordan Christensen '22 swims in the 100-yard breaststroke against City on Jan. 21.

Izaak Hajek '20 swims in the 100-yard butterfly against City on Jan. 21.

Jordan Christensen '22 and teammates cheer each other on against City on Jan. 21.

Diggory Dillingham '23 flys off the blocks during the 200-yard medley relay against City on Jan. 21.

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.

[Photo] Boys wrestling team beats Muscatine, Liberty in triangular meet

January 16, 2020
Parker McBride '22 pins his Liberty opponent at 120 pounds on Jan. 16.

[Photo] Boys wrestling team beats Muscatine, Liberty in triangular meet

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
Students and players storm the court after beating Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Boys basketball knocks off highly-ranked Dubuque Hempstead

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 7, 2020
Ben Vander Leest '20 waits to shoot the game-clinching free throws against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Even Brauns '20 celebrates after beating Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

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
The student section watches as Ben Vander Leest sinks two free throws against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Ben Vander Leest '20 is fouled on his way up against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Dubuque Hempstead scores late in the fourth quarter on Jan. 7.

Joe Goodman '20 reaches for a loose ball against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Christian Barnes '22 looks to pass against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Even Brauns '20 reaches for a block against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

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
Even Brauns '20 goes up for a layup against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Makhi Halvorsen '20 and the student section celebrates an Even Brauns' '20 dunk against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Even Brauns '20 slams home a dunk against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Tate Crane '20 hauls in a rebound against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

The bench celebrates a Ben Vander Leest '20 three pointer against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Even Brauns '20 is double teamed on an inbounds against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

Joe Goodman '20 looks to start the offense early in the game against Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 7.

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
The West High bench celebrates a bucket against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Basketball teams sweep Linn-Mar

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2019
Cora Saunders '20 squares up for a three against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the court against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No Cap Recap: winter sports preview with Christian Barnes

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
December 13, 2020
Meena Tate brings the ball up the court against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Audrey Koch '21 reaches for a steal against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Grace Schneider '20 celebrates a three pointer against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Anna Prouty '23 reaches for a block against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Matayia Tellis '21 drives into the lane against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Head coach Bj Mayer celebrates a Cora Saunders '20 three against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Head coach Bj Mayer celebrates a bucket against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Matayia Tellis '21 drives to the hoop against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Audrey Koch '21 goes up for a layup against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Matayia Tellis '21 puts up a shot surrounded by Linn-Mar defenders on Dec. 20.

Audrey Koch '21 looks to score under the hoop against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Grace Schneider '20 drives to the hoop against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Audrey Koch '21 wins the tip off against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Marcus Morgan '21 defends Linn-Mar's John Steffen '20 on Dec. 20.

Even Brauns '20 goes up for a dunk against Linn-Mar. Brauns open enrolled at West at the end of his sophomore year in order to be eligible for his junior and senior seasons.

[Photo] Open enrollment

March 5, 2020
Marcus Morgan '21 and his teammates celebrate an and one against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Student section members celebrate one of senior Even Brauns' dunks against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Marcus Morgan '21 knocks down a shot against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Grahm Goering '21 and his teammates celebrate a Nick Pepin '20 three against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Nick Pepin '20 and Even Brauns '20 trap Linn-Mar's John Steffen '20 on Dec. 20.

Marcus Morgan '21 drives baseline against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Marcus Morgan '21 steals the ball against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Joe Goodman '20 evaluates the defense against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Nick Pepin '20 lines up a three against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Even Brauns '20 goes up for a layup against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

The West High bench celebrates a bucket against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

[Photo] No Cap Recap: boys basketball JV squad

February 9, 2020
Joe Goodman '20 is introduced during starting lineups against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Starters wait to be called against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

Jordan Christensen '22 cheers on the Trojan Bolts during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Boys swim team makes a statement in dual win over Linn-Mar

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2019
James Pinter '20 swims during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

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.

[Photo] Beneath the surface

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
December 27, 2019
Tate Happel '20 swims in the 100-yard breaststroke during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Jordan Christensen '22 swims in the 100-yard breaststroke during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Jordan Christensen '22 dives in at the start of his race during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

James Pinter '20 flys off the blocks during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Body Skelley '22 celebrates his relay team's win with the team's final swimmer during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Body Skelley '22 celebrates his relay team's win during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Andy Luo '22 swims during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

A Trojan Bolt swimmer reachers for the wall as timers watch during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Andy Luo '22 swims in the 100-yard butterfly during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Izaak Hajek '20 swims into a turn during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Izaak Hajek '20 swims during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Jordan Christensen '22 swims during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Assistant princiapl Molly Abraham is pioneering the new Mentors in Violence Protection program to help upperclassmen develop the skills necessary to become active bystanders.

[Photo] After

January 7, 2020
Makhi Halvorsen '20 and student section members celebrate senior Even Brauns' and-one against City on Dec. 14.

Girls and boys basketball teams compete at City

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2019
Head coach Bj Mayer talks with the referee about a call against City on Dec. 14.

Meena Tate '23 grabs a loose ball off the floor against City on Dec. 14.

Meena Tate '23 shoots a layup around a City High defender on Dec. 14.

Anna Prouty '23 fights for a jump ball against City on Dec. 14.

City High head coach Bill McTaggart argues a call on Dec. 14.

Cora Saunders '20 drives baseline against City on Dec. 14.

Audrey Koch '21 collides with City High's Kelsey Joens '23 on defense against City on Dec. 14.

Head coach Bj Mayer cheers on his team against City on Dec. 14.

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