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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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Cedar Falls Derek Woods 23 knocks down a floater as time expires in the first half on Jan. 15.

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

[Photo] Boys basketball loses second straight to Cedar Falls

January 15, 2022
Jack McCaffery 25 drives the baseline looking to score against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

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Pete Moe 22 drives past his defender and into the lane against Cedar Falls on Jan. 15.

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Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 reaches for a loose ball against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

Trojans fall to highly ranked Wahawks

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 8, 2022
Melae Lacy 24 fights for a steal against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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Meena Tate 23 drives past her defender looking to score against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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Head Coach BJ Mayer adresses his team during a timeout against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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Melae Lacy 24 reaches for the jump ball at the start of the game against Waterloo West on Jan. 7.

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Iowa winters mean two things: cold weather and snow days.

[Photo] How to spend your snow days

Vivian Polgreen, Managing Co-Editor, News Editor
January 6, 2022
Avery Vest 22 dribbles at the top of the key in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Freshman Jack McCaffery knocks down the go ahead free throw with 33.6 seconds remaining in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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The student section celebrates the Trojans 48-46 win over Xavier in the second game of the doubleheader on Jan. 4.

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Christian Barnes 22 and Jacob Koch 24 celebrate freshman Jack McCafferys and-one to give the Trojans the lead in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

[Photo] Basketball teams win low-scoring thriller over Xavier

January 4, 2022
Jacob Koch 24 drive to the hoop on a fast break in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Jack McCaffery 25 fights for a steal in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Jack McCaffery 25 gets fouled while knocking down a shot as time expires in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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The boys basketball bench celebrates a Jacob Koch 24 and-one in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Pete Moe 22 drives past his defender into the paint looking to score in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Christian Barnes 22 calls out offensive plays as he brings the ball up the floor in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Pete Moe 22 drives past his defender on the baseline looking to score in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Jack McCaffery 25 pulls up from the mid range in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Jack McCaffery 25 drives past his defender and into the lane in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Christian Barnes 22 attempts a three pointer in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Christian Barnes 22 stays in front of his man while playing defense in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Xaviers Aidan Yamilkoski 23 reaches for a block as Pete Moe 22 goes up for a layup in the second game of the doubleheader on Jan. 4.

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Christian Barnes 22 knocks down a three from the top of the key in the second game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Pete Moe 22 wins the jump ball at the start of the boys basketball game against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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The girls basketball teams bench celebrates a corner three in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Meena Tate 23 attempts the game winning free throws in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Head Coach BJ Mayer calls an inbounds play from the sideline in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Meena Tate 23 gets fouled with only seconds left in the fourth quarter in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 dribbles past her defender while bringing the ball up the floor ain the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Melae Lacy 24 attempts a corner three in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Avery Vest 22 goes up for a layup in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Melae Lacy 24 takes a three from the top of the key in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Meena Tate 23 attempts a corner three in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Lucy Wolf 24 attempts a layup on a fast break after spinning off her defender in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Anna Prouty 23 goes up for a layup on a fast break in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Meena Tate 23 goes up for a contested layup in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Lucy Wolf 24 looks to score on a fast break in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 drives past her defender and into the lane in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Meena Tate 23 reaches for a steal in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Keiko Ono-Fullard ’23 pushes the ball up the floor in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Anna Prouty 23 goes up for a layup in the first game of the doubleheader against Xavier on Jan. 4.

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Mic’d Up: Noah DeSaulniers

Owen Aanestad, Mohana Sunkara, and Alaina Greenlee
January 4, 2022
The Monday Message is a weekly YouTube video made by Principal Mitch Gross to inform students. (File Photo)

[Photo] West High announces changes in Monday Message

January 3, 2022
The year 2020 was easy to beat but 2021 truly filled itself with some unforgettable moments for athletes, coaches, parents and fans.

Top 10 sports moments of 2021

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 31, 2021
Jannell Avila 23 eyes her opponent at the start of the 160 pound match during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

Wrestling teams take on City High

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 23, 2021
Hunter Garvin 22 works his opponent to his back as he looks for a pin during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Drake Davis 22 raises his hand after pinning City Highs Drew Nye 25 during a dual meet on Dec. 22.

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Robert Avila 22 pins City Highs Kale Clark 22 during a dual meet on Dec. 22.

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Grant ODell eyes his opponent during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Grant ODell 22 fights for a takedown during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Head Coach Nate Moore instructs one of his wrestlers during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Kyler Scranton 24 wrestles City Highs Jake Mitchell 24 a dual meet on Dec. 22.

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Sterling Warren 25 fights for position during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Hunter Garvin 22 shakes his opponents hand at the start of the dual wearing a shirt in honor of former West High wrestling coach Mark Reiland on Dec. 22.

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Jannell Avila 23 takes down her opponent during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Jannell Avila 23 eyes her opponent at the start of the 160 pound match during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

[Photo] Athletes, not objects

January 20, 2022
Emma Barker 22 takes down her opponent during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Ava Davis 22 fights for an escape during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Jannell Avila 23 and Lexi Nash 23 celebrate sophomore Sokona Keitas win by decision during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Sokona Keita 24 fights for position on her opponent during a dual meet against City High on Dec. 22.

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Juniors Ryne Vander Leest, Ryan Goodman and Owen Larson pose for a photo before recording a podcast on Dec. 14.

No cap recap: ‘West High Court Report’

Owen Aanestad and Barry Diallo
December 15, 2021
Dillon Croco 24 swims in the 400 yard freestyle relay during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

Boys swimming team cruises past Waterloo

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2021
Boyd Skelley 22 swims the 100 yard breaststroke during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Nik Sung 22 swims the 100 yard backstroke during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Kirk Brotherton 22 hits the water at the start of the 100 yard backstroke during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Nick Morden 22 swims the 500 yard freestyle during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Holden Carter 24 swims the 500 yard freestyle during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Michael Lee 24 swims the 100 yard butterfly during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Boyd Skelley 22 flys off of the blocks at the start of the 100 yard breaststroke during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Holden Carter 24 swims the 200 yard individual medley during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Kirk Brotherton 22 cheers on Boyd Skelley 22 as he swims the 100 yard breaststroke during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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Kirk Brotherton 22 and the rest of the boys swim team celebrates the Trojan Bolts 400 yard freestyle relay win during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14, 2021.

[Photo] Boys swimming has record-breaking day at MVC

January 22, 2022
Sam Ruelas 24 swims the 200 yard freestyle during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

[Photo] Trojan Bolts fly past Cedar Falls

December 21, 2021
Max Gerke 24 swims the 200 yard individual medley during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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A table sits inside of the Coralville Recreation Center in remembrance of former Trojan Bolt swimmer Dylan Salge 22 before the boys swim teams dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

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A man ties the Sudanese flag around someones neck to wear while protesting the military coup in Sudan at the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Oct. 30.

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A young girls gets the Sudan flag painted on her face while protesting the military coup in Sudan at the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Oct. 30.

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Pete Moe 22 slams home a one-handed dunk against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

Basketball teams sweep cross-town rival Liberty

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 11, 2021
Jack McCaffery 25 feeds the post against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Jack McCaffery 25 goes up for a layup against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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The student section and boys basketball team celebrates their win over cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Ayman Bakhit 23 shoots a floater as time expires against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Savion Taylor 23 takes a three pointer from the top of the key against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Kareem Earl 24 fights for a loose ball against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Brady Simcox 23 breaks the Lightnings half court press against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Pete Moe 22 goes up for a dunk in the second half against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Pete Moe 22 attempts two free throws against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Jacob Koch 24 gets fouled while finishing at the hoop against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Pete Moe 22 slams home a one-handed dunk against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Jack McCaffery 25 goes up for a layup against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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Kareem Earl 24 knocks down a three from the wing against cross-town rival Liberty on Dec. 10.

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