• 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
Steve Bergman’s squad is filled with former Hawkeyes sons, including Jeff and Pete Moe. The father-son duo is keeping the Moe legacy alive after moving back to Iowa City this fall.

Moe legacy lives on in Iowa City

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 24, 2021
The girls basketball team poses for a picture after beating Davenport North and advancing to the state quarterfinals on Feb. 23.

Girls basketball punches ticket to state tournament

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2021
Matayia Tellis '21 runs to celebrate with her teammates after beating Davenport North and advancing to the state quarterfinals on Feb. 23.

Jenna Saunders '21 shoots from beyond the arc against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

Matayia Tellis '21, Anna Prouty '23 and Meena Tate '23 celebrate with their banner after beating Davenport North and advancing to the state quarterfinals on Feb. 23.

Lucy Wolf '24 banks in a three-pointer with seconds left in the half against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

Audrey Koch '21 pushes the ball up the floor looking to score in transition against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 drives past her defender against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

Matayia Tellis '21 hugs head coach BJ Mayer with seconds left in the substate final game on Feb. 23 against Davenport North.

[Photo] Passing the ball

October 1, 2022
Audrey Koch '21 fights for a loose ball against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

Head coach BJ Mayer cheers on Meena Tate '23 after fighting for a loose ball against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

Matayia Tellis '21 knocks down a three against Davenport North during the substate final game on Feb. 23.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng sits on the training table in the West High athletic training room on Feb. 22.

[Photo] What It Feels Like: Tearing your ACL

Laney Prelle and Audrey Parrish
March 3, 2022
Pete Moe '22 goes up for a layup against Cedar Rapids Washington on Feb. 16.

Boys basketball comes up short against Washington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 16, 2021
Head coach Steve Bergman talks to Pete Moe '22 during a timeout against Cedar Rapids Washington on Feb. 16.

The boys swim team placed third at the Iowa high school state swim meet in Marion on Feb. 13. The team finished with 208.5 points.

[Photo] Boys swimming places third at state

February 13, 2021
Parker McBride '22 flexes after winning the district championship at 120 pounds on Feb. 13.

Trojans send 8 wrestlers to state

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2021
Graham Gambrall '21 pins Pella's Quinn Rhamy in the district semifinals on Feb. 13

According to pediatricians athletes and people in general under the age of 18 should avoid performance-enhancing supplements like creatine.

Fueling the fight

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2021
Juniors Grant O'Dell and Parker McBride celebrate a Mason Applegate '22 pin during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

Ashton Barker '21 waves to the fans after defeating Ottumwa's Trevor Summers '22 during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

Kael Scranton '22 pins Ottumwa’s Braylon Griffiths ’24 during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

Parker McBride '22 shoots looking for a takedown during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

Ben Alden '21 tightens his grip while wrestling Burlington's Julius Harris '22 during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

Graham Gambrall '21 gets in a position to score during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

Mason Applegate '22 throws Liberty's Darius Willis Newell in the semifinals during the district wrestling meet on Feb. 13.

Guard Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the floor past his defender against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Missed free throws cost Trojans the win against Kennedy

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2021
Grahm Goering '21 goes up for a layup in the fourth quarter against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Head coach Steve Bergman calls plays from the sideline after a timeout against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Pete Moe '22 fights for a rebound against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Grahm Goering '21 celebrates a Kareem Earl '24 three against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Pete Moe '22 calls for the ball in the post against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Pete Moe '22 swats a Kennedy layup against the Cougars on Feb. 11.

Grahm Goering '21 goes up for a contested layup against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Kareem Earl '24 drives the baseline against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Christian Barnes '22 stays in front while playing defense against Kennedy on Feb. 11.

Kareem Earl '24 is the latest shining star on the Trojan boys basketball team.

[Photo] Rising star: Kareem Earl '24

February 10, 2021
Kareem Earl '24 is the latest shining star on the Trojan boys basketball team.

[Photo] Rising star: Kareem Earl ’24

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2021
Starters huddle before tip-off against Fort Madison on Feb. 6.

Trojans keep win streak alive with victory over Fort Madison

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2021
Head coach BJ Mayer addresses his team during a timeout against Fort Madison on Feb. 6.

With limited amounts of fans in person some of this year's proudest Trojan supporters have moved their cheers online while watching the livestream from home.

The rise of livestreams

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2021
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Pete Moe '22 calls for the ball on an inbounds play against Xavier on Jan. 29.

[Photo] Boys basketball falls in rematch against Xavier

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2021
Grahm Goering '21 reaches for a steal against Xavier on Jan. 29.

Christian Barnes '22 looks up at the clock with seconds left in the half against Xavier on Jan. 29.

Pete Moe '22 goes up for a layup against Xavier on Jan. 29.

Matayia Tellis '21 looks to pass Jan. 22.

Trojans prevail in close game against City

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2021
After a hard fought battle by Junior Brett Pelfrey in overtime, coaches cheer with excitement for the victory against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Trojans drop dual meet to Hempstead despite four pins

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2021
Ashton Barker shakes hands with his opponent before wrestling on Jan. 21.

Mason Goodale '23 fights to keep the Trojans dual meet hopes alive against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Hunter Garvin '22 waves to the fans as he is introduced against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Coaches and captains shake hands while wearing face masks before wrestling on Jan. 21.

Grant O'Dell eyes the ref before a restart against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Brett Pelfrey '22 tries to throw his opponent on Jan. 21.

Graham Gambrall '21 looks at the clock as he looks for another takedown against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Hunter Garvin '22 takes down Mustang Cole Rettenmaier on Jan. 21.

Kael Scranton '22 pins Hempstead's Gable Brooks on Jan. 21.

Grant O'Dell flips Hempstead'sAdler Kramer in overtime on Jan. 21.

Head coach Nate Moore yells from the edge of the mat against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Senior Ashton Barker wins by fall against Hempstead on Jan. 21.

Dylan Salge '23 watches his teammates swim during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Nik Sung '22 swims in the 100 butterfly during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Luke Swanson '23 takes a breath while swimming in the 500 freestyle during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Gavin Keeney '22 swims the 100 breaststroke against Cedar Rapids Washington Jan.14.

Max Gerke '24 swims in the 200 IM during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Holden Carter '24 swims in the 100 freestyle during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Nathan Deyak '21 takes a breath while swimming in the 400 free relay during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Post-performance

Camille Gretter and Alaina Greenlee
February 19, 2021
Luke Nichols '21 prepares to swim his leg of the 400 free relay during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Andy Luo '22 swims in the 100 butterfly during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Trojan Bolts show off young talent on senior night

January 14, 2021
Nik Sung '22 takes a breath while swimming in the 100 butterfly during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Max Gerke '24 swims his mask to the other end of the pool during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Boyd Skelley '22 races Max Gerke '24 in the 200 IM in a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

BJ Mayer addresses his team during a timeout versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Girls basketball gets back on track with win over Dubuque Hempstead

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 12, 2021
Meena Tate '23 pushes the ball up the sideline versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Audrey Koch '21 looks to break the press versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Audrey Koch '21 connects from beyond the arc versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Meena Tate '23 knocks down a three-pointer versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 picks up a steal versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Anna Prouty '23 goes up for a layup versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Audrey Koch '21 knocks down a last-second floater versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 goes up for a floater versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

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