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West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
The student news source of Iowa City West High

West Side Story
Ellie Gretter

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor

Ellie Gretter is a senior at West High. It is her third year on staff and she is Online and Print Sports Editor. When Ellie isn’t covering a sporting event, she enjoys online shopping, going on runs, and spending time with her friends.

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Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
May 3, 2019
A tradition of excellence in athletics: an interactive timeline for the 2017-2018 season

A tradition of excellence in athletics: an interactive timeline for the 2017-2018 season

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
May 14, 2018
Finding my passion

Finding my passion

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
April 28, 2018
Marnie Vonderhaar '19 prepares to strike the ball in a game that took place last season.

The club advantage

Ellie Gretter and Deniz Ince
April 10, 2018
IHSAA announces football schedule for this fall

IHSAA announces football schedule for this fall

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Wrestling coach steps down after 19 seasons

Wrestling coach steps down after 19 seasons

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
The team stands together during the national anthem on Friday, Nov. 3.

Athletes of the Year nomination form

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
March 7, 2018

[Video] Girls basketball vs. Indianola snapchat coverage

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
March 1, 2018
Guy Snow '18 celebrates his win in the true second place match at the Class 3A District 5 wrestling tournament. Snow will advance to his first Iowa High School State Championships.

Nine wrestlers qualify for state

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
February 13, 2018
Valeri Trussov '19 takes off the starting block, poised to enter the water with minimal resistance.

Boys state swimming preview and results

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
February 9, 2018
New football districts and rules to alter 2018 season

New football districts and rules to alter 2018 season

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
January 25, 2018
Nelson Brands '18 waits while the referees deliberate on a call as he competes at West High.

Nelson Brands ’18 up for prestigious Dan Gable Mr. Wrestler Award

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
January 23, 2018

State Championship

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

Semifinal Round of State Playoffs

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

Cedar Falls and West meet again

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

First round of State Playoffs

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017
Captains Jonathan Gannon '18, Evan Flitz '18, Dillon Doyle '18 and Joe Briddle '18 go up for the coin toss on Friday, Oct. 20.

Away vs. Ottumwa

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

Senior night

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

Gold out game to support Dance Marathon

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 30, 2017

Away vs. Burlington

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017

Homecoming game

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017

Battle of the Boot

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017

Blackout game

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017

Away vs. Cedar Falls

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017
The football team stands together during the National Anthem on Friday, Oct. 27.

Road to state: a multimedia experience

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017

Away vs. Southeast Polk

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
November 29, 2017
Concussed.

Concussed.

Ellie Gretter and Deniz Ince
November 14, 2017
Trumell Roberts '18 dodges Bettendorf's defensive line on Friday, Nov. 10.

Trojans shut out Bulldogs

Kara Wagenknecht, Grace Christopher and Ellie Gretter
November 12, 2017
Chris Mott '18 and Jason Strunk '19 hug Caden Fedeler '18 after Fedeler recovered a fumble for the Trojans on Friday, Nov. 3.

Trojans advance to the semifinal round

Kara Wagenknecht, Grace Christopher and Ellie Gretter
November 5, 2017
Post race, Bailey Nock '18 is interviewed by KCRG for placing first at the Cedar Rapids Invite at Noelridge Park on Sept. 7.

Running the state

Ellie Gretter and Ken Wilbur
October 11, 2017
The Women of Troy gather together to strategize at the Live Like Line tournament on Sep. 9.

Caroline Found’s legacy lives on

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
September 19, 2017
Claire Ronnebaum '18 begins to break away from the pack at the beginning of the JV race for the Cedar Rapids Invite at Noelridge Park on Sept. 7.

Cross country recap: Cedar Rapids Invite and Bobcat Invite

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
September 16, 2017
Austin Geasland '18 leads the rollercoaster during halftime on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Student section etiquette

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
September 15, 2017
Rising star: Gabe Caruthers

Rising star: Gabe Caruthers

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
May 19, 2017
Nathan Wilkinson '19 throws a pitch.

Pitching relief

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
May 10, 2017
The cost of college sports

The cost of college sports

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
February 23, 2017
West and City prepare to scrimmage.

Big Ten pushes for Friday night football games

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
February 3, 2017
The magic year

The magic year

Ellie Gretter, Sports Editor
October 25, 2016
Success & siblings

Success & siblings

Ellie Gretter and Deniz Ince
October 17, 2016
Same sport, different support?

Same sport, different support?

Ellie Gretter and Gabby Skopec
April 7, 2016
Boys and girls basketball go three for three in weekend matchups

Boys and girls basketball go three for three in weekend matchups

Gabby Skopec, Ellie Gretter, and Sarah Longmire
February 7, 2016
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