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West High students and staff celebrate the grand opening of their new facilities on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 by cutting the ribbon to the enjoyment of students, parents, and coaches alike.

A New “Whey” Forward

Will Earnest, Reporter November 19, 2024

The “weight” is finally over. On Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, West High celebrated the grand opening of their new athletic facilities with a ribbon cutting and open house that lasted from 4 pm to 6:30...

The current state of the soccer field before construction.

Expanding to Regulation

Will Earnest, Reporter October 31, 2024

More construction, but will it be ready in time? The West High boys and girls soccer teams are getting a new field, completely decked out in turf and expanded to comply with regulation size for IHSAA soccer....

Audrianna Tete expressing her sadness about West not having a girls soccer team.

Kicked to the Curb

Lanora Sprague, Reporter January 30, 2023

Out of a student population of 1,445 West is unable to find 11 girls who want to play soccer. For the second year in a row the girls soccer team has been cut due to lack of numbers. This is frustrating...

Keeney stands in the box awaiting a pitch.

Involvement is key

Alec Shipley, Web Editor January 12, 2022

Involvement in high school is something that is drilled into the heads of students before and during their high school careers. Being involved allows you to stay busy while meeting new people. However,...

New athletic director Michelle Lillis stands proudly by her hall of fame plaque. She was recognized as the first female athletic director at her previous school, Rock Island High School.

Awesome Arrival in the Athletic Office

Makenna Burt, Reporter September 16, 2021

Math teacher for 27 years, head girls track coach for 19 years, going on year 5 of being an Athletic Director. There is a lot to say about Michelle Lillis who is Davenport West new Athletic Director.  Born...

Good grades were required to play in the West versus Pleasant Valley boy basketball game on Feb 4. In fact, good grades are required to get play time. A student athlete's favorite part of the game is the opportunity to play. “Don't focus on things that you can't control and always do your homework before you do anything else to be able to play,” senior and student athlete Kyle Burton said.

Student first, athlete second

Diana Garcia, Reporter February 7, 2020

Throughout the years West High School has been a competitive school with sports. In every sport, all  teammates and their coaches support one another, become close, and encourage academic success.  As...

Senior Erica Henderson is an example of just one Falcon athletic standouts. Henderson highest bowling score is a 279 and her goal is to surpass this score during her final season on the bowling team.

Falcon athletic standouts

Marissa Mendez, Reporter January 16, 2020

Every sport has that one outstanding player. A player that you know is going to be good as soon as they step onto the field, court, mat, or floor. A player that is passionate about what they do and how...

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