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Senior Brett Erwin steals the ball at the beginning of the game.

Boys basketball scrimmage recap

Brooke Netcott, Reporter November 27, 2017

On Saturday, Nov. 25 the boys basketball team had a scrimmage against DeWitt. The sophomores scrimmage was 54-47 with a DeWitt win.  And the varsity scrimmage was 60-47 with a West win.

The Diamond Dancers perform at the winter sports kick off before announcing state competitions are Nov. 30.

West hosts annual winter sports kickoff

Haley Newcomb, Assistant Media Editor November 18, 2017

The winter sports kickoff was held in the auditorium on Nov. 16. Athletic director Kevin Petersen recognized fall sport athletes for academic awards and introduced this year's winter sports teams. The...

Cheer, state week

Cheer, state week

Haley Newcomb, Assistant Media Editor November 7, 2017

West High’s competition cheerleaders began what the team calls “state week” by participating at the Triton Challenge, Oct. 28 in Fort Dodge. The challenge was an all day event, and is considered...

West High Diamond Dancers

West High Diamond Dancers

Kate Kealey, Editor in Chief November 3, 2017

Teamwork is the soul of the sport of dance and it shows in the West High Diamond Dancers. The Diamond Dancers not only dance at both home football and basketball games, but compete in competitions as well....

The line up for NFL week six.

Fantasy Football

TJ Rhodes, Reporter October 25, 2017

Fantasy football is the spirit of the NFL captured within a unique betting system to create a player’s own football team made up of NFL players. The purpose of playing fantasy football is to have a good...

The games theme was Pink Out, and students dressed up to show their support.

“Friday night lights” dim for seniors

TJ Rhodes, Reporter October 15, 2017

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...

Senior Madison Cousins finishes a race against Burlington.

Girls’ swim team holds Senior Night

Madison McNabb, Reporter October 4, 2017

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....

JV: Junior Baylee Kronfeld setting the ball.

Falcon volleyball team faces the Clinton River Queens

Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott October 4, 2017

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...

Varisty offense ready to begin the game.

West hosts 2017 Homecoming Game

TJ Rhodes, Reporter October 3, 2017

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...

Offense getting ready to throw for first down.

Freshman football team takes on Muscatine

Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott September 28, 2017

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...

Varsity: We played well because no one really played a certain position. - junior Jenna Dougherty

Falcons face Blue Devils at Central

Haley Newcomb and Brooke Netcott September 20, 2017

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,...

The Falcons and the Wildcats face off in pre-snap formation.

West varsity struggles to find offense

TJ Rhodes, Sports Reporter September 16, 2017

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...

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