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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.

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

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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
April 3, 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 Highs 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.

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Pete Moe 22 dunks over Jeffersons Kaden Haller 22 on Feb. 8.

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

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

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Jeffersons Ayrondus Hodges 22 questions a foul call on Feb. 8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Drake Davis 22 shakes his opponents 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 Wests Braden Nystrom 22 hand before the start of their match during a dual meet on Feb. 3.

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Kael Scranton 22 pins Waterloo Wests 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Osages 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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Lexi Nash 23 eyes Osages 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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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The girl basketball teams 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Head Coach BJ Mayer celebrates his teams win over City High on Jan. 21.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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