• 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
The Trojans' starting five waits to be announced before facing off with Western Dubuque on Feb. 17.

Jack Harris '22 gives his thoughts on the Iowa Football program.

[Photo] Column: Kirk Ferentz shouldn't be the future of Iowa

February 16, 2022
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[Photo] Wordle Wednesday

WSS Staff
May 15, 2024

West High introduces new hallway pass

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
February 10, 2022
Bodie Williamson '22 walks down the hallway during class with West High's new hall pass on Feb. 7.

[Photo] Jay's Jots: No Tardy December Continues

January 18, 2023
Jacob Koch '23 attempts a three pointer from the wing against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

Boys basketball gets back on track with win over Jefferson

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 2022
The Jefferson coaching staff questions the referee on Feb. 8.

Pete Moe '22 dunks over Jefferson's Kaden Haller '22 on Feb. 8.

Jack McCaffery '25 knocks down a shot from beyond the arc against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

The boys basketball team's bench celebrates a Christian Barnes '22 bucket against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

Jefferson's Ayrondus Hodges '22 questions a foul call on Feb. 8.

Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

Jefferson Head Coach Wes Bruns coaches his team from the sideline on Feb. 8.

Kareem Earl '24 lays in an easy bucket during the second quarter against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

Head Coach Steve Bergman coaches from the sidelines against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

Kareem Earl '24 goes up for a layup against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

Pete Moe '22 is introduced as a part of the starting lineup before playing against Jefferson on Feb. 8.

Grahm Goering tackles an open reciever in a game against Bettendorf at Trojan Field on Sept. 6.

Drake Davis '22 shakes his opponent's hand before wrestling during a dual meet against Waterloo West on Feb. 3.

Boys wrestling takes down Waterloo West

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2022
Justin Avila '25 shakes Waterloo West's Braden Nystrom '22 hand before the start of their match during a dual meet on Feb. 3.

Kael Scranton '22 pins Waterloo West's Braden Nystrom '23 during a dual meet on Feb. 3.

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Justin Avila '25 takes down his opponent while wrestling during a dual meet against Waterloo West on Feb. 3.

Drake Davis '22 is congraduated by his teammates and coaches after defeating Waterloo West's Issac Taylor '22 during a dual meet on Feb. 3.

Brett Pelfrey '22 waves to the crowd after winning by forfeit during a dual meet against Waterloo West on Feb. 3.

Bahaa Mohammad '22 takes a bow after winning by forfeit during a dual meet against Waterloo West on Feb. 3.

Kyler Scranton '24 pins Waterloo West's Detravion Dollen '22 during a dual meet on Feb. 3.

Nathan King '25 defends a shot while wrestling Waterloo West's Cooper Paxton '24 during a dual meet on Feb. 3.

The Trojan wrestling team shakes hands after defeating Waterloo West during a dual meet on Feb. 3.

Mayasa Hamid ‘23 poses for a photo on Sept. 9, 2021

[Photo] Guest column: A chance for hope

Mayasa Hamid
January 27, 2022
Lexi Nash '23 hand fights with Osage's Leah Grimm '22 in the consolation bracket at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Girls wrestling finishes season at state tournament

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2022
Jannell Avila '23 reacts after losing in the semifinals at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Jannell Avila '23 takes down Ridge View's Isabella Deeds '22 in the semifinals at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Jannell Avila '23 wrestles Ridge View's Isabella Deeds '22 in the semifinals at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Jannell Avila '23 takes a deep breath before wrestling in the semifinals at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Lexi Nash '23 fights for an escape while wrestling Osage's Leah Grimm '22 in the consolation bracket at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Lexi Nash '23 looks over to her coaches for assistance while wrestling in the consolation bracket at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Lexi Nash '23 eyes Osage's Leah Grimm '22 while wrestling in the consolation bracket at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Lexi Nash '23 wrestles Osage's Leah Grimm '22 in the consolation bracket at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Lexi Nash '23 raises her hand after pinning South Winneshiek's Isabelle Kipp '23 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Emma Barker '22 hugs her brother and former Trojan wrestler Ashton Barker '21 after her match at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Emma Barker wrestles Charles City's Morgan Maloy '23 in the consolation bracket at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Emma Barker '22 pins Charles City's Morgan Maloy '23 in the consolation bracket at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Lexi Nash '23 shakes hands with South Winneshiek's Isabelle Kipp '23 before wrestling at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Jannell Avila '23 pins Vinton-Shellsburg's Bailey Weeks '22 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

An offical signals a two point takedown while wearing a pink uniform at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Jannell Avila '23 takes a shot while wrestling Vinton-Shellsburg's Bailey Weeks '22 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Univeristy of Iowa womens wrestling coach Clarissa Chun watches some wrestling at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

An Anamosa coach comforts one of his wrestlers after a tough loss at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

Spencer coaches and fans celebrate a pin at the Xtream Arena in Coralville during the 2022 girls state wrestling tournament on Jan. 22.

The girl basketball team's bench celebrates a Lucy Wolf '24 three pointer against City High on Jan. 21.

Basketball teams sweep City

Owen Aanestad and Hanah Kitamoto
January 22, 2022

Boys basketball avoids upset with big fourth quarter

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2022
Jacob Koch '24 looks to pass in transition against City High on Jan. 21.

Jack McCaffery '25 goes up for a layup against City High on Jan. 21.

Kareem Earl '24 reaches for a block against City High on Jan. 21.

Assistant Coach Paul Runquist talks to his players in the final seconds of the Trojans' game against City High on Jan. 21.

Pete Moe '22 dunks the ball in the final seconds of the boys basketball team's game against City High on Jan. 21.

Christian Barnes '22 knocks down two free throws as time expires against City High on Jan. 21.

Christian Barnes '22 knocks down a three from the wing against City High on Jan. 21.

The boys basketball team's bench celbreates senior Christian Barnes' and-one against City High on Jan. 21.

Kareem Earl '24 goes up for a layup against City High on Jan. 21.

Jack McCaffery '25 attempts a corner three against City High on Jan. 21

Christian Barnes '22 eyes the Little Hawk defense on Jan. 21.

Jacob Koch '24 attempts a corner three against City High on Jan. 21.

The West High student section reacts to a Jacob Koch '24 three pointer against City High on Jan. 21.

Pete Moe '22 goes up for a layup against City High on Jan. 21.

Anna Prouty '23 fights for a jump ball against City High on Jan. 21.

Carolyn Pierce '23 goes up for a layup against City High on Jan. 21.

Meena Tate '23 pushes the ball up the floor in transition against City High on Jan. 21.

Head Coach BJ Mayer celebrates his team's win over City High on Jan. 21.

Carolyn Pierce '23 attempts a corner three against City High on Jan. 21.

Lucy Wolf '24 celebrates after taking a charge against City High on Jan. 21.

Melae' Lacy '24 attempts a corner three against City High on Jan. 21.

Gavin Keeney '22 swims the 100 yard Breaststroke during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

[Photo] Trojan Bolts dominate in Battle for the Golden Speedo

January 19, 2022
Holden Carter '24 swims the 100 yard Butterfly during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Max Gerke '24 swims his leg of the 400 yard Freestyle Relay during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

The TrojanBolt swim team celbrates their win with the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

The boys swim team cheers on their teammates during the 400 Freestyle Relay during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Nik Sung '22 swims his leg of the 400 yard Freestyle relay the during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Ian Caballero '23 watches his teammates swim from the warmup pool during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Holden Carter '24 swims his leg of the 200 yard Freestyle Relay during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Jordan Christensen '22 swims his leg of the 200 yard Medley Relay during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Max Gerke '24 swims the 100 yard Backstroke during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Boyd Skelley '22 prepares to swim his leg of the 400 yard Freestyle Relay during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Jordan Christensen '22 swims the 500 yard Freestyle during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Kirk Brotherton '22 cheers on one of his teammates from the pool deck during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Pete Moe '22 gets double teamed in the paint against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

Boys basketball loses second straight to Cedar Falls

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2022
Jacob Koch '24 steals the ball from Cedar Falls' Matthew Lehl '22 on Jan. 15.

Jack McCaffery '25 attempts a three during the second half against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

Brady Simcox '23 feeds the post against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

Pete Moe '22 and Cedar Falls' Anthony Galvin '25 fight for a loose ball on Jan. 15.

Cedar Falls Head Coach Ryan Schultz reacts to a foul call on Jan. 15.

Kareem Earl '24 attempts a three pointer from the top of the key against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

Pete Moe '22 hauls in a rebound against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

Ryan Goodman '23 and Owen Larson '23 get interviewed by a local TV station during halftime on Jan. 15.

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