• 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

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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.

Boys swimming has record-breaking day at MVC

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2022
Kyle Chi '23, Cindy Wang '24 and Matthew Jetton '22 participate in their respective sports.

Trojans of all trades

Zoe Smith, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2022
Gavin Keeney '22 swims the 100 yard Breaststroke during the annual Battle for the Golden Speedo on Jan. 18.

Trojan Bolts dominate in Battle for the Golden Speedo

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2022
Sam Ruelas '24 swims the 200 yard freestyle during a dual meet against Waterloo on Dec. 14.

Trojan Bolts fly past Cedar Falls

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 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
After stepping off the court or getting out of the pool, being unsatisfied with a performance is difficult to overcome for athletes. Learning how to handle these off days is what separates novice athletes from the elite.

Post-performance

Camille Gretter and Alaina Greenlee
February 19, 2021
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.

Boys swimming places third at state

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2021
Andy Luo '22 swims in the 100 butterfly during a dual meet against Cedar Rapids Washington on Jan. 14.

Trojan Bolts show off young talent on senior night

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 14, 2021
Izaak Hajek '20, along with his teammates and coaches, celebrate as Jordan Christensen '22 recieves his medal on Feb. 15.

Top 10 sports moments of 2019-2020

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 9, 2020
Izaak Hajek '20, along with his teammates and coaches, celebrate as Jordan Christensen '22 recieves his medal on Feb. 15.

Trojan Bolts take home state title

Hanah Kitamoto, Print Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2020
Jordan Christensen '22 is congratulated by his teammates after breaking the 100-yard breaststroke school record in a time of 58.97 seconds during a dual swim meet against Linn-Mar on Dec. 17.

Beneath the surface

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
December 27, 2019
Val Trussov '19 swims butterfly during practice, which he considers to be his best stroke.

A second chance

Sophie Stephens, Online Managing Editor
December 27, 2018
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