• 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

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

[Photo] Girls basketball gets back on track with win over Dubuque Hempstead

January 12, 2021
Jenna Saunders '21 and Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 fight for a loose ball versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Jenna Saunders '21 drives into the lane looking to score versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

The starting lineup huddles before tip versus Dubuque Hempstead on Jan. 12.

Pete Moe '22 goes up for a layup over his defender against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Trojans pick up first win of the year against Burlington

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
January 2, 2021
Antoine Tellis '22 shoots from beyond the arch against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Antoine Tellis '22 blocks a Greyhound floater on Jan. 2.

Christian Barnes '22 goes up for a layup against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Mikey Brown '21 gets fouled while trying to drive against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Christian Barnes '22 knocks down a corner three against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Christian Barnes '22 stops the drive against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Christian Barnes '22 shoots a three from the top of the key against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Pete Moe '22 tips in a bucket against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Grahm Goering '21 and Andrew Tauchen '21 look to trap against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Christian Barnes '22 fights for a loose ball against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Mikey Brown '21 comes up with a steal against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Andrew Tauchen '21 knocks down a corner three against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Grahm Goering '21 fights for a steal against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Andrew Tauchen '21 celebrates a Pete Moe '22 three from the bench against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Christian Barnes '22 calls out a play as he brings the ball up the floor against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Pete Moe '22 wins the tip-off against Burlington on Jan. 2.

Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL), an organization centered around helping students of all ages, is helping families get presents for their children for the holidays.

PALs spreads holiday cheer amidst pandemic

Bess Frerichs, Renee Gould, Maggie Huang, Alyssa Skala, Cassandra Michaels, Jack Harris, Nao Oya, and Owen Aanestad
December 27, 2020
Lucy Wolf '24 breaks as double team as she drives into the lane against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Audrey Koch '21 knocks down a layup against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Liv Williams '21 goes up for a layup against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Matayia Tellis '21 chases down a loose ball against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 looks to score against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22, 2020.

[Photo] Summer after freshman year: The first tear

March 2, 2022
Audrey Koch '21 drives baseline against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Matayia Tellis '21 fights for a steal against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Matayia Tellis '21 shoots a floater against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

The socially distant bench celebrates a Trojan three against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 knocks down a step back three against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

Audrey Koch '21 shoots a three pointer against Linn-Mar on Dec. 22.

All around the state West High athletes are fortunate enough to be able to compete at not only a high level but in and at some of the nicest facilities in the nation.

Top 10 places to play

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 19, 2020
Ryan Bys '22 eyes the pins while bowling against Kennedy on Dec. 18.

Nathan Jones '22 looks to bowl a strike against Kennedy on Dec. 18.

Ryan Bys '22 bowls a strike against Kennedy on Dec. 18.

[Photo] Bowling teams fall in season opener

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 19, 2020
Alex Rohm '22 bowls a spare against Kennedy on Dec. 18.

Caden Noeller '22 keeps a close eye on his ball as he bowls against Kennedy on Dec. 18.

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Matayia Tellis '21 goes up for a layup between two City High defenders on Dec. 18.

Trojan basketball teams split with City in season opening double header

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 19, 2020
Grahm Goering '21 secures a big rebound with seconds left in regulation against City High on Dec. 18.

Mikey Crutcher '21 drives the baseline against City High on Dec. 18.

Pete Moe '22 knocks down a floater against City High on Dec. 18.

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
Christian Barnes '22 goes up for an acrobatic layup against City High on Dec. 18.

Mikey Crutcher '21 fights for a loose ball against City High on Dec. 18.

Andrew Tauchen '21 celebrates a three pointer from the bench against City High on Dec. 18.

Grahm Goering '21 knocks down two free throws against City High on Dec. 18.

Pete Moe '22 reaches for a steal against City High on Dec. 18.

Christian Barnes fights through some contact to make a layup against City High on Dec. 18.

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
Christian Barnes '22 brings the ball up the floor against City High on Dec. 18.

Grahm Goering '21 reaches for a rebound against City High on Dec. 18.

Pete Moe '22 shoots from beyond the arc against City High on Dec. 18.

Savion Taylor '23 knocks down a three on the first possession of the game against City High on Dec. 18.

Matayia Tellis '21 goes up for a layup between two City High defenders on Dec. 18.

[Photo] Girls take care of City with high powered offense

December 19, 2020
Meena Tate '23 looks to shoot a three against City High on Dec. 18.

Audrey Koch '21 goes up for a layup against City High on Dec. 18.

Matayia Tellis '21 comes up with a steal against City High on Dec. 18.

The Trojan defense traps in the corner against City High on Dec. 18.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 drives into the lane against City High on Dec. 18.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 and Jenna Saunders '21 fight for a loose ball against City High on Dec. 18.

Lucy Wolf '24 takes a shot from beyond the arch against City High on Dec. 18.

Meena Tate '23 pushes the ball up the floor on a fast-brake against City High on Dec. 18.

Matayia Tellis '21 turns the corner looking to score against City High on Dec. 18.

Audrey Koch '21 makes a three against City High on Dec. 18.

Matayia Tellis '21 knocks down a floater over two City High defenders on Dec. 18.

Head coach BJ Mayer calls out a play from the sideline against City High on Dec. 18.

Emma Ingersoll-Weng '22 brings the ball up the floor against City High on Dec. 18.

Nathan Deyak '21 swims in the 100 Butterfly against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Boys swim team sets a tone in first dual meet

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2020
Boyd Skelley '22 prepares to dive in during the 400 Free Relay against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Quinn Wubbena '22 swims in the 400 Free Relay against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Holden Carter '24 swims in the 400 Free Relay against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Max Gerke '24 swims in the 500 Freestyle against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Gavin Keeney '22 takes a breath during the 100 Breaststroke against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Jordan Christensen '22 swims in the 200 IM against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Nik Sung '22 swims in the 100 Breaststroke against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Boyd Skelley '22 flys off of the wall at the start of the 100 Backstroke against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Head coach Byron Butler talks with some of his swimmers during a break on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Andy Luo '22 swims in the 500 Freestyle against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Byron Butler eyes his swimmers against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Boyd Skelley '22 jumps off of the blocks against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Holden Carter '24 swims his mask to the other end of the pool against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

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
Holden Carter '24 swims in the 100 Butterfly against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Kirk Brotherton '22 leaps off of the blocks at the start of the 50 Freestyle against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Luke Nichols '21 placed second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:09.97 against Waterloo on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Trojan Bolt swimmers talk during the meet fully masked on Dec. 15 at the Coralville Rec Center.

Christian Barnes '22 pushes the ball up the court against Linn-Mar on Dec. 20.

No Cap Recap: winter sports preview with Christian Barnes

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
December 13, 2020
The Iowa City West High "Women of Troy" became the "Trojans" this fall.

[Photo] New name, same game

Caroline Chandler, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2020
This episode of No Cap Recap discusses the end of fall sports season.

No Cap Recap: postseason

Owen Aanestad and Camille Gretter
November 13, 2020
Six West High athletes signed their National Letters of Intent on Nov. 11 to continue their academic and athletic careers at schools across the country.

Trojan athletes sign National Letters of Intent from home

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2020
Aurora Roghair '21 announced her commitment to Stanford University Aug. 7.

Life in the fast lane

Hanah Kitamoto, Owen Aanestad, and Tosh Klever
November 4, 2020
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