East High Trojan Cross Country

06/01/2026

Informational meeting for boys and girls United cross country is tonight! Come find out about the fall season and our upcoming summer running program.

04/29/2026

Cross Country is officially added to the list! Waterloo United XC coming soon! 👀🏃‍♀️🏃

Waterloo Board of Education Approves Expansion of Waterloo United Athletics for 2026-27 School Year

At Monday night’s meeting, the Waterloo Community School District Board of Education officially approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to unify several additional athletic programs under the Waterloo United Titans umbrella. Starting with the 2026-27 school year, East and West High Schools will combine efforts in Volleyball, Boys Wrestling, Boys and Girls Cross Country, and Boys and Girls Bowling.
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This decision follows months of comprehensive dialogue involving staff, students, parents, and board members. The move is designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the district’s athletic offerings and to provide a robust, competitive environment for all student-athletes. The newly unified teams will compete in the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) as the Waterloo United Titans.
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The expansion builds upon the successful existing combinations of Swimming, Tennis, Girls Soccer, Girls Wrestling, and Girls Golf. District leadership identified three primary factors necessitating this shift:
Participation Levels: Programs such as Wrestling and Bowling have seen participation numbers reach levels that impact competitive depth and the ability to field full varsity rosters.
Coaching Shortages: The district currently faces critical vacancies, including a lack of volleyball coaches at East High and head coaching vacancies in wrestling and girls' cross country at West High.
Student-Athlete Development: Consolidation ensures students are not forced into varsity-level competition before they are developmentally ready, protecting their growth and safety.
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“We’re excited about what this means for the future of these programs,” said Superintendent Dr. Jared Smith. “It allows our students to compete at a high level while being part of something bigger as Waterloo United.”
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The implementation will be tailored specifically to each sport:
Volleyball: To preserve each school’s identity, 9th-grade teams will remain separate at both East and West. Sophomore, JV, and Varsity teams will combine, utilizing rotating practice and game locations.
Wrestling & Cross Country: These programs will use a shared practice calendar and rotating schedules to maximize the use of facilities on both campuses.
Bowling: The transition will be seamless, as both programs already utilize Cadillac Lanes as their home venue.
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The district is committed to a smooth transition and will provide a daily shuttle service to transport students between campuses for practices. To ensure equity, the district will maintain a strict balance in practice schedules and competition opportunities. Special focus will be placed on supporting current sophomores and juniors to ensure a meaningful and cohesive conclusion to their high school athletic careers.

12/15/2025

This was such a cold and snowy run! We need more than just coach out there running this next year.

11/25/2025

XC award pancake breakfast 🥞

We may make this a regular thing!
Anyone running a turkey trot in the next few days?

11/20/2025

One of our very own! So glad that De’Jon decided to run XC this year so he could improve his game.

We want our athletes to be multi-sport athletes! We want them to get better at what they are passionate about even if it is not running and running is just a tool used to reach that next level or goal. We can’t wait to support him on the court this season.

🏀 Flipping the Script for a Bright Future: East High Senior De'Jon! 📈
East High senior De'Jon is a born leader who is passionately Flipping the Script on his high school career and building a powerful legacy for his future.
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De'Jon’s journey wasn’t without challenges. He admits that in the past, he struggled with attendance and motivation. However, finding his passion for basketball was the turning point that sparked a massive change. Realizing that success on the court required him to be a student first, athlete second, De'Jon buckled down and refused to let his past define his future.
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Now, he is a dedicated student and a powerhouse on the court. As the East High point guard, De'Jon leads his team with heart, keeping them motivated and pumped up, embodying the belief that they "win together and lose together."
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His focus has shifted to academics, where he plans to pursue accounting or business in college, hopefully while still playing ball. De'Jon credits East High's amazing teachers and challenging entrepreneurial classes for sparking his interest in numbers—a love he shares with his mom. He appreciates that his teachers "don't let you just slide through class" and try to weave relevant business concepts into every subject.
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De'Jon's commitment is simple: hard work in the classroom translates directly to success on the court. He pushes himself in multiple sports, even taking on cross country this year and proving himself wrong!
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"I have to be at school first to be successful for the rest of my life. Be present and represent."
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As he looks toward graduation and college in a warmer climate, De'Jon is motivated to make every minute of his last year count. His advice to underclassmen is clear: always listen and never give up. De'Jon’s story is a powerful reminder that with dedication, any student can Flip the Script and achieve both academic and athletic success!

East High School

10/24/2025

Senior Night tonight! This group has been so fun to coach and we will miss them all! Some tried XC for the first time this year and some have been with us all four years but each one had an impact on our team. Run hard after your dreams! Finish the race strong! 🖤🧡

10/23/2025

Photo dump of the last 2 meets! We had so much fun this season and accomplished many personal achievements. Proud of this team!

10/22/2025

State Qualifiers at Marshalltown!
Finishing strong 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽💨

10/15/2025

Conference at Ottumwa

Run fast 💨🧡🖤

10/11/2025

Go Coach G! 👻🏃🏽‍♀️