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The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
The student news site of West High School

West Side Story
Jack Wallace 25 huddles the team up before a play.

Trojan football falls short against Davenport North

Camille Gretter, Online Managing and Sports Editor
September 18, 2021
Kolby Godbolt 21 reaches for a steal against Pleasant Valley in the state championship game on June 5 in Des Moines.

Trojans come up short in state championship

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
June 6, 2021
Garrett Hartwigs football team will face off with some of the best teams in the state in 2021.

IHSAA announces 2021 football schedules

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2021
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
Despite progress made toward the inclusion of transgender and non-binary athletes in high school sports, challenges and stigmas are still prevalent in athletic programs throughout the state.

Beyond the binary

Hanah Kitamoto and Caroline Mascardo
February 26, 2021
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 17, 2021
Quarterback Marcus Morgan 21 throws the ball downfield while facing pressure during a game against North Scott on Aug. 30.

IHSAA releases 2020 football schedules

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 26, 2020
Ankenys Braxton Bayless 20 goes up for a layup during the state quarterfinal on March 11.

Bayless puts Ankeny past Trojans in state quarterfinal

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 11, 2020
Varsity wrestler Will Hoeft 20 jumps ropes during his open period as part of his weight cutting process. Hoeft placed sixth at the Iowa high school state wrestling meet last year competing with a torn ACL.

Mind over matter

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
November 17, 2019
The team celebrates with the boot after their 54-13 win over City on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Battle for the Boot preview

Owen Aanestad, Online Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2019
Head coach Charlie Stumpff observes the game from his position as third base coach during a game against Liberty on June 3.

Staying green while chasing gold

Joe Goodman, Sports Editor
June 6, 2019
Even Brauns 20 celebrates with the rest of the basketball team and the student section after they defeated Davenport Central 72-46 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Iowa High School State Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Boys basketball moves onto state tournament

Kara Wagenknecht, Online Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
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