Final Four Bound
Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
May 9, 2019
As sophomore standout Will Ford takes to the field he has only one thing in mind, “win the clamp”. Pearland’s face off midfielder was tough and quick, but the young sophomore was able to find ways of beating him at his own game. Whether it was an aggressive, defensive, or passive clamp, Ford was able...
Eilers inks with Cedarville
Timothy Tschoepe, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Surrounded by teammates, coaches and family at the baseball field Monday, senior right handed pitcher and outfielderColton Eilers signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Cedarville University. Cedarville University is a private Baptist university in Cedarville, Ohio. Its team...
Let the playoffs begin
Joseph Romano, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
On March 19, the baseball team had just lost to East Central, making their record 5-14-1. Any chance at playoffs would require a lot of hard work and perseverance. All of a sudden, the squad came out the next game, beyond looking like a whole new team, and finished the last 12 games 10-2. Fast f...
Making a state-ment
Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
High jumper Jeremiah Gilliam makes another return trip to Austin while pole vaulter Aviana Trinidad sets her sights on gold at the state track meet May 18 at the University of Texas. They will be joined by the women's 4x400 relay team - Ellen Thompson, Clarissa Hambrick, Jezell Shows and Jane Uduji ...
Lacrosse herds Mules
Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
This past Monday the varsity lacrosse team trounced Alamo Heights in a 12-6 win for the team. This game marked the last regular season game for the team, having already clinched the district title and placing first in the San Antonio division. Coming into this matchup, the team looked to dominate the...
Senior soccer player commits to TLU
Makayla Kyner, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports
The varsity girls soccer team stepped onto the field for the last time in the past few weeks, the team members had no clue this would be the last time they played. As the game came to an inevitable end, seniors broke into tears as they remembered all the memories they shared and some of them thoug...
Baseball clinches playoffs spot – twice
Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
Filed under Baseball, Showcase, Sports
With the bases loaded, senior catcher Cameron Taylor takes to the plate. Unfazed by pressure, ee stares down the timid pitcher and then “BOOM." He sends the ball into the back wall, piling on another couple of runs. The fans go crazy as the team clinches its playoff spot. At least they thoug...
Softball’s power couple
Timothy Tschoepe, Sports Writer
April 17, 2019
As the 2019 softball season comes to an end, so do the 23-year coaching careers of Lisa and Wayne Daigle. Married in 1986, the couple made their way to the valley in 1997, making a quick splash as the team made the playoffs in their coaching debut season. Within their first five seasons, the cou...
Fourteen to sign letters of commitment
Jackson Posey, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
Filed under Boys Soccer, Football, Girls Soccer, Showcase, Sports, Track and Field
With National Signing Day fast approaching, and high school athletes around the country preparing to take their talents to to the next level, Smithson Valley stands to be well-represented on amateur athletics' biggest stage. As children, they dreamed about this moment. And now, as seniors, they can...
Lacrosse clinches district title, first in program history
Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 15, 2019
The varsity lacrosse team took on district opponent TMI Episcopal for the most nail biting performance on the season with a 15-7 win. TMI, the second highest scoring lacrosse team in district, became a tough matchup for the Rangers. The team took a 4-0 commanding lead early in the first quarter...
Lacrosse wrangles Rattlers
Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
With the stands packed to the brim, fans and parents cheering for the team, the varsity lacrosse squad takes to the field. Seniors Jacob Cox, Wyatt Tomallo, Jared Walker, Aaron Clark, and Matt Kollmansberger take their last stand in one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, Reagan. Soph...
Boys track claims District 26-6A titles
April 5, 2019
Filed under Sports, Track and Field, Uncategorized
The track teams came away from this week's Distrct 26-6A track meet with the district champion titles in varsity and junior varsity boys and runner-up for both girls teams. New school records were set by Jane Uduji (400m) and the boys 4x100 and 4x200 relays (Cullen Betsey, Devante Mount, Jackson Sennie...
