“Friday night lights” dim for seniors
TJ Rhodes, Reporter
October 15, 2017
Filed under Football
The Falcons played the Western Dubuque Epworth football team in the final home game of 2017 Thursday, Oct. 12. It was senior night honoring the current 15 seniors on the team. These seniors are Adam Letts, Richie Quandt, Jacen Petersen, Josh Kopp, Alex Hunt, CJ Busch, Derrick Olcott, Dawson Vanwi...
Girls’ swim team holds Senior Night
Madison McNabb, Reporter
October 4, 2017
Filed under Photo Galleries, Swimming
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, West had their final home swim meet of the year. Seniors Courtney Schaeffer, Kassie Remley, McKenna Rommel, Madison Cousins and Mackenzie Evans were all recognized at Senior Night. “I think it’s a neat night for the seniors. It’s a good way to recognize the students tha...
Falcon volleyball team faces the Clinton River Kings
Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott
October 4, 2017
Filed under Photo Galleries, Volleyball
On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Falcons faced the Clinton River Kings at West. The freshmen team lost three matches with the scores being 25-8, 25-9, and 15-3. After freshman, the sophomore and junior varsity hit the courts. Sophomores started the night with a comeback win of 26-24, but lost the next two ...
West hosts 2017 Homecoming Game
TJ Rhodes, Reporter
October 3, 2017
Filed under Football, Photo Galleries
Davenport West sophomore and varsity football played the Pleasant Valley Spartans on Sept. 29. Sophomores lost 20-6 while varsity lost 62-7. Matt Mcbeth from PV was injured within the first 59 seconds of the sophomore game. The ambulance came to take Mcbeth to the hospital. “It's always...
Freshman football team takes on Muscatine
Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott
September 28, 2017
Filed under Football
On Tues. Sept. 26 the Falcons freshmen football faced the Muskies at Brady Street Stadium. Although they lost 41-0, they still battled till the end. “I hope we win the rest of the games we have this season,” freshman RJ Molloy said. During the second quarter Molloy, the running back/defensive...
Falcons face Blue Devils at Central
Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott
September 20, 2017
Filed under Photo Galleries, Volleyball
On Tuesday, Sept. 19 the West High volleyball team faced the Blue Devils at Central High School. Freshman 25-20 loss, 15-8 win (2-1) Sophomore 25-16 loss, 26-24 win, 15-13 win (2-1) JV 21-7 loss, 21-8 loss (2-0) Varsity 26-14 loss, 25-22 win, 26-24 loss, 25-15 loss (3-1)
West varsity struggles to find offense
TJ Rhodes, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2017
Filed under Football
The West varsity football team hoped to play spoiler against North during North’s Homecoming game on Sept. 15. West was flying high after their first varsity victory of the season last week against Burlington. West started the game off strong. The defense held North to a few first downs, whil...
Sophomore football continues hot streak
TJ Rhodes, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2017
Filed under Football
Sophomores faced North High School on Sept. 15. West sat this game on the visiting side of Brady Street Stadium. The game started off slow. The first quarter came and went without a score on the board. The team was missing key player sophomore quarterback Zach Trevino. Last week Trevino led them ...
Falcons compete against the North Scott Lancers
Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott
September 13, 2017
Filed under Photo Galleries, Volleyball
On Tuesday, Sept. 12 the West High volleyball team faced the Lancers at North Scott High School. Freshman 25-19 loss, 26-24 loss, 15-11 loss (0-3) Sophomore 25-19 loss, 25-23 loss, 15-9 loss (0-3) Junior Varsity 22-20 win, 21-18 win (2-0) Varsity 25-21 win, 25-12 loss, 27-25 loss, 25-4 loss (1-3)
West varsity football claims first win over Burlington
TJ Rhodes, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2017
Filed under Football
The varsity football team claimed a victory on their home turf against the Burlington Grayhounds last night with a final score of 20-13. “This feels really good,” senior receiver Leon Simpson said. With a fast start from Burlington, pulling ahead 13 to nothing, the West’s student section got quiet....
Sophomore team plays strong, moves to 3-0
TJ Rhodes, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2017
Filed under Football
On Friday, Sept. 8 the West Falcons sophomore football team played the Burlington Grayhounds. Both teams played hard but West had an edge, sophomore quarterback Zach Trevino. Zach played as hard as he could, running and passing the ball all over the field. Sophomore tailback Camren Carter started ...
Students donate to the American Red Cross and recognize Ring of Honor recipients
Sha'Ronjuante Edwards, Sports Editor
September 9, 2017
Filed under Football
Davenport West and Central joined forces to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas at the Sept. 1 football game against Davenport Central’s Blue Devils. West raised $927.16 and Central raised $210. The money will go to the American Red Cross. During halftime, time was devoted to recogni...
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