The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana

The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana

The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana

Hudson Woods throws his arms out after a play before getting into position
Hudson Woods climbs to new heights after standout sophomore season
Jonathan Jones, Sports Writer • May 18, 2024
Joshua Velasquez committed to serving his country in the U.S. Army.
Beyond basic
Margaret Edmonson, Adviser • May 17, 2024
Sydney Rakowitz will study education and training and music at the University of Incarnate Word.
Seniors sign to continue athletic, non-athletic careers
Valley Ventana, Staff • May 16, 2024
Boy Scouts of America announced on May 7 the organizations name will change to Scouting America on the organizations 115th birthday Feb. 8, 2025. Photo by JV via unsplash.com
Boy Scouts changing name after 115 years
Grayson Cook, Staff writer • May 15, 2024
The top 15 students in the senior class receive special recognition at graduation on May 22 due to their hard work throughout high school. 
Graphic by Alex Whelchel via Canva
Profile: Top 15 seniors
Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor • May 13, 2024

Ranger Roundup

Check out this week’s results in sports
Senior quarter back Ryland Walker looks to throw a pass in the first round playoff game against Georgetown.
Danny Grant
Senior quarter back Ryland Walker looks to throw a pass in the first round playoff game against Georgetown.

Football

Football advances to the second round of playoffs after a 41-25 win over Georgetown Friday at Ranger Stadium.

Offensively the Rangers moved the ball. Senior Jackson Duffy had three receptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns;  senior Freddie Dubose had six receptions for 41 yards; and senior Ryland Walker was 12/18 on passes with 189 yards, one interception and two touchdowns

The team scored mostly on the ground. Junior Cade Spradling had 12 rushes with 80 yards and 1 touchdown; junior Brad Sowersby had 15 rushes and 68 yards; junior Daniel DeHoyos had 6 rushes, 47 yards and 1 touchdown; and Walker had 1 rushing touchdown with 3 rushes and 6 yards

Kicking the ball, senior Clayton Amaya had 4 extra points and 2 field goals ,going 6/6 on field goal attempts.

Defensively the Rangers held Georgetown to 114 rushing yards but gave up 309 passing yards. They did well against the run but weren’t able to fully defend the pass led by Noah Booras. Although they gave up passing yards,  they were able to take the ball away with an interception by junior safety Parker Moeller in the back of the end zone after a failed fake field goal attempt by Georgetown.

Football plays Magnolia West at 7 p.m.  at Temple High School.  Buy tickets here: https://wildcatstrong.com/tickets/

Scroll down to find the Football Ticket. Be sure to choose the Visitor Ticket. 

Basketball

The girl’s basketball team lost a close match against Burnet 40-42. Their next games will be in the SWISD Tournament Thursday-Saturday. 

Thursday’s schedule- 12 p.m. against Laredo Johnson + 3 p.m. against Holmes 

Friday’s schedule- 10:30 a.m. against Marshall  

Depending on how they do Thursday and Friday will determine Saturday’s games.

The boy’s basketball team won 71-64 against San Marcos Tuesday. Senior Jake Goode led the team in scoring with 33 points followed by Senior Gavin Londre with 12. They play again on Friday against Schertz Clemens at 7 p.m. 

Wrestling

Girls wrestling competed in the Lady Knights tournament this past week. Sierra Rieschick placed 1st (5-0), Alexis Avalos placed 2nd (3-1), Svala Starcher placed 3rd (5-1) along with Lucie Puytorac (4-1), Avery Green(3-2), and Ally Alaniz (2-1). The team placed third overall achieving 131 points.

More to Discover