• 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
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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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Aidan Jacobsen '24 strides out while long jumping during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Fabian Brown '21 hands the baton off to Trey King '21 while running at the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Jordan Caperon ’23 competes in his first ever 100 meter race during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Caden Noeller '22 settles into the pack while running the 800 meter race during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

[Photo] Trojans host Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival

April 13, 2021
Caden Noeller '22 rounds the corner at the start of the 800 meter race during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Nate Gudenkauf '22 flies off the blocks at the start of the 4 by 200 meter relay during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Jason Lu '21 fights to place in the 110 meter hurdles during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Mason Applegate '22 eyes his competition as he wins the 4 by 200 meter race during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Will Towler '22 launches his shot put throw into the air during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Daniel Robinson '24 leaps over the high jump bar during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Daniel Robinson '24 runs up to the bar as he prepares to jump during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Mason Applegate '22 finishes strong in the 100 meter dash during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Christian Janis '23 competes in the shuttle hurdle relay during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Clay Bopp '22 flies over a hurdle while competing in the shuttle hurdle relays during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Asher Overholt '23 settles into the 4 by 800 meter relay during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Daquan Johnson '21 long jumps during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Aidan Jacobsen '24 looks into the turn while running in the sprint medley relay during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

[Photo] Spring sports preview

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Eric Torres '21 settles into his blocks before the start of the sprint medley relay during the Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival on April 12.

Luca Chackalackal '22 makes a play on the ball while playing doubles against Cedar Falls on April 6.

No Cap Recap: spring sports are back

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
April 7, 2021
BJ Wolf '21 looks to score with his backhand while playing doubles against Cedar Falls on April 6.

Anna Verry '22 clears the ball against Ankeny on April 6.

Meena Tate '23 helps up her teammate Makayla Slade '21 after an Ankeny offensive possession on April 6.

Ankeny celebrates their win in penalty kicks after defeating the Trojans in their first game of the season on April 6.

Julia Bernat '21 jumps into the air to make a save against Ankeny on April 6.

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
Meena Tate '23 looks for a steal while getting back on defense against Ankeny on April 6.

All ten Trojan athletes that participated in the signing ceremony after school pose for a picture in the cafeteria on Nov. 10.

10 Trojan athletes sign their National Letters of Intent

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 10, 2021
Jada Dachtler '22 collides with her defender while fighting for possession against Ankeny on April 6.

Ally Skala '24 fights for possession against Ankeny on April 6.

Jada Dachtler '22 eyes the ball as she gets back on defense against Ankeny on April 6.

The girls soccer team huddles before their first game of the year against Ankeny on April 6.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 takes a shot after getting past his defender against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Boys soccer goes 2-0 in season openers

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2021
Matthew Steinbronn '21 looks to advance the ball against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 looks to score after getting past his defender against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Kolby Godbolt '21 fights for position on a breakaway against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Andy Lu '21 celebrates after scoring a penalty kick against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Kolby Godbolt '21 heads the ball into the air against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Nick McDonnell '22 throws the ball to his teammate after making a save against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Teo Gonzalez '22 fights for possession against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Charlie Miller '21 takes a shot from the top of the box against Ankeny Centennial on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Matthew Steinbronn '21 clears the ball against Urbandale on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Miguel Cohen Suarez '22 gets ready to take a shot against Urbandale on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Luke Moenning '21 passes the ball ahead against Urbandale on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Jared Gilliam '21 eyes the ball while playing defense against Urbandale on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Nick Matthews '21 makes a move as he looks to shoot against Urbandale on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Ben Nkolobise '22 looks to pass against Urbandale on April 3 during the Iowa City West Classic.

Ella Woods '22 glides over the hurdle while competing in the 100-meter hurdles during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

[Photo] Spring sports: A year later

Thayer Abu-Hijleh, Reporter
April 3, 2021
Ella Woods '22 glides over the hurdle while competing in the 100-meter hurdles during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Girls track and field team returns after year off

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2021
Ella Woods '22 glides over the hurdle while competing in the 100-meter hurdles during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Annie Schwartz '23 finishes the 400-meter race strong during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Brianna Newton '22 flys off the blocks at the start of the 400 meter race during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Raina Pfeifer '22 clears the bar while high jumping during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Raina Pfeifer '22 jumps over the first hurdle while competing in the shuttle hurdle relay during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Vicki Carrica '23 celebrates as she crosses the finish line after running the final leg of the 4 by 800 meter relay during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Annie Schwartz '23 fights for position at the beginning of the 4 by 800 meter relay during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Phoebe Burt '21 throws shot put during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Arionnah Sonii '22 squares up to throw the shot put during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Maddy Negley '21 settles in while running in the 3000 meter race during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Inikka Dalton '22 strides out at the start of the sprint medley relay during the Iowa City West Invitational on March 30.

Pete Moe '22 drives past his defender into the lane against Cedar Rapids Washington on Feb. 16.

Let the countdown begin

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 26, 2021
Principal Mitch Gross poses for a picture outside his office on March 23.

‘Interim’ tag dropped from Principal Gross’ title

Paige Albright and Owen Aanestad
March 24, 2021
Audrey Koch '21 drives into the lane looking to score during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Girls basketball’s season comes to an end in state semifinals

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2021
Anna Prouty '23 fights for a loose ball during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Lucy Wolf '24 squares up to shoot a three during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Audrey Koch '21 shoots a floater with seconds left in the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Matayia Tellis '21 throws up a shot as she gets fouled during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Matayia Tellis '21 drives baseline into a double team during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Audrey Koch '21 looks up at the scoreboard after receiving the team's state semifinalist trophy after the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

The student section celebrates an Audrey Koch '21 and-one during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Audrey Koch '21 goes up for a layup during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Kenzie Donovan '21 competes in a trivia game at halftime of the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Head coach BJ Mayer calls out a play from the bench during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 shoots a three from the top of the key during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Matayia Tellis '21 fights for a steal during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Audrey Koch '21 and Jenna Saunders '21 fight for a jump ball during the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Fellow seniors Audrey Koch and Matayia Tellis fist bump during starting lineups before the state semifinal game against Johnston on March 4.

Meena Tate '23 drives into the lane during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Trojans surpass Wahawks in state quarterfinals

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2021
Meena Tate '23 reaches for a steal during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 brings the ball up the floor during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Matayia Tellis '21 and the rest of the team celebrate their win after the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Meena Tate '23 and her teammates celebrate after advancing to the state semifinals on March 1.

Audrey Koch '21 goes up for a transition layup during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Head coach BJ Mayer points in the direction of the Trojans possession during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Freshman Lucy Wolf gets past her defender while driving into the lane during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Grahm Goering '21 and the student section question a call during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Matayia Tellis '21 pushes the ball up the floor looking to score during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Davonte Morris '23 competes in a chicken wing eating contest at halftime of the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Matayia Tellis '21 passes the ball to Meena Tate '23 during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Matayia Tellis '21 and Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 fight for a loose ball during the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 waits for her name to be called during starting lineups before the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

Meena Tate '23 advances the Trojans to the state semifinals after the state quarterfinal game against Waterloo West on March 1.

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