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 weeks results in sports
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Danny Grant
Sophomore point guard Quentin Sampson drives against Wagner Tuesday at home. The Rangers fell 66-70. Sampson had 10 points.

Girls Basketball

The Girls basketball team took a tough loss to Wagner losing 37-70 making their record 6-4 and leaving them ranked 4th in distirct. This Friday the girls are looking to get an easy win against Veterans Memorial. Last time the team played them they won 73-59. They will play at home at 6:30 p.m.

 

Boys Basketball

This past Tuesday, the boys basketball team played against Wagner at home. Unfortunately the rangers suffered a hard loss, loing in OT 66-70. The team now has a district record of 1-7 leaving them in 8th place. Their next game will be this Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial.

 

Girls soccer

With the girls ranger soccer team being on a 3 game losing streak they won against Kerrville tivy 2-0 ending the drought, the (3-3) Rangers next game will be against the Matadors on the 26th at SV stadium at 7:15 p.m.

 

The top scorers in their recent games were- 

Jordan Todd with a goal against Tivy

Raelyn Hinojosa with a goal against Tivy

Peyton Cox with 2 assists against Tivy

 

Their next game will be home this Friday against Seguin.

 

Boys Soccer

With one of their games being canceled, drawing against John Jay,  and another Tie at Kerrville Tivy, the (3-3-2) Rangers next game will be against the Matadors on the 26th at Seguin (1-5) at 7:15 p.m.

Impactful players the past couple games:

Gus galzone with an assist against John Jay, and at Tivy

Sebastian Morales with a goal against John Jay 

Robert Garza with a goal against John Jay

Leonides Urrutia with a assist against John Jay, and a goal against Tivy

Joshua Mazzotta with a goal and an assist against Tivy

 

Theie next game will be at Seguin this Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Wrestling 

Recently both the girls and boys wrestling team competed in the 2024 THSWCA State Duals. Girls placed 9th overall while the boys finished 2nd overall. 



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