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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
Bobby Palomin is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Valley Ventana. Most of his work is done in sports writing and column pieces.

Bobby Palomin, Co Editor-in-Chief

Hi my name is Booby Palomin and I am a senior. I am a co editor-in-chief for newspaper and play varsity football. I enjoy hanging out with “friends” and working at the Krusty Krab in my spare time. Big enthusiast in the field of milk and co0kies!!!!

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After the school shooting at Santa Fe High School, the district will increase the presence of law enforcement on all campuses.

School shooting leads to questioning on safety

Joseph Romano and Bobby Palomin
May 29, 2018
Senior Mason Pierce heads to home plate during the teams 8-5 win over Kerrville Tivy at home on Mar 7.

All-District baseball teams announced

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2018
Senior catcher CJ Horn sets up for a pitch during the team's 2-1 win over Austin McCallum at home on Saturday. The team is 22-4 on the season and seeking a second straight district title.

Hitting the post season

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2018
Bobby Palomin is the Co Editor-in-Chief of the Valley Ventana. Most of his work is done in sports writing and column stories.

March Sadness: The Squeakqual

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2018
Avery Wilson sits in between Coach Kari Osborne and her mother. She signed with Adams State University to swim. "I love the location," she said. "It has my major of environmental science too."

Second signing day to take place

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2018
Sports talk with the Valley Ventana sports section. Podcasts are uploaded weekly.

Ranger SZN Ep.3

Bobby Palomin, Wyatt Tomallo, and Hudson Murphy
April 6, 2018
Senior Jacob Zuber reaches the final straight away during the 4x400 teams victory at the Ranger Relays.

Sports super schedule

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2018
Boys soccer hits playoff run in stride

Boys soccer hits playoff run in stride

Bobby Palomin, Wyatt Tomallo, and Hudson Murphy
March 29, 2018
Senior Hunter Cheek fields a ball from third base during the teams 11-5 win over Huto at the Pflugerville tournament on Feb 23. Since the win the team has won 16 of their last 18 games.

Running the table

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2018
Carissa Vasquez fires the ball to first base during the teams game against Eagle Pass on Feb 17. The team lost 12-4 but was able to bounce back with a 6-5 win against Steele in their next game.

Softball team continues to roll

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2018
Sports talk with the Valley Ventana sports section. Podcasts are uploaded weekly.

Ranger SZN Ep2. Kawhi Not?

Bobby Palomin, Hudson Murphy, and Wyatt Tomalo
March 9, 2018
The Ranger Sports Podcast covers all things sports. It is done by the Valley Ventana sports writing team.

Ranger Sports Podcast Ep.1

Bobby Palomin, Hudson Murphy, and Wyatt Tomallo
March 7, 2018
Mason Pierce slides to the bag during the teams Pflugerville tournament on Feb 22-24. The team went 3-1 in the tournament.

Baseball hosts Comal ISD tournament

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2018
Junior Levi Williams commits to play at the University of Houston after a breakout 2017-2018 season. The team ended the year as district champions with a 10-2 record.

H-Town bound

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
The "Black Panther" album was released on Feb 9. It was produced by rapper Kendrick Lamar and falls in just under an hour in length.

Clawing up the charts

Bobby Palomin and Hudson Murphy
February 26, 2018
Senior Mason Pierce slides into second during the teams scrimmage versus Churchill High School last season on Feb 22.

Sliding into the season

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2018
Junior forward Dylan Sinegal takes the ball up the court in the teams 48-44 home loss against Alamo Heights on Nov 21. The team was able to capture it's first district victory against East Central on Jan 27. taking home a 65-52 win.

Boys basketball gets first district win

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2018
Tom Brady prepares to play in his eight Super Bowl on Feb.4 at U.S Bank Stadium in Minnesota. Brady is the all time leader in NFL history in Super Bowl wins.

Brady Chubb

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Bouncing back: Senior Alex Peavy steps into a pass from the top of the key in the teams 58-55 win over San Marcos on Dec. 15 at home. The team has dropped 7 straight since this win as they continue to face a tough district schedule.

Boys basketball continues struggles

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2018
The East team celebrates a dominant 51-14 victory in the San Antonio Sports High School All-Star game on Jan. 6 at the Alamodome.

Seniors dominate at local all-star game

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Senior Trevon Moehrig-Woodard signed on Dec 20. at Smithson Valley High School accompanied by his coaches, family, and friends.

Leaping to a bigger stage

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2018
Bobby Palomin is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Valley Ventana. Most of his work is done in sports writing and column pieces.

The most dangerous game

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2017
"War & Leisure" album review

“War & Leisure” album review

Bobby Palomin and Hudson Murphy
December 12, 2017
Senior Alex Peavy works in the post against a Wagner defender in the teams meeting from last season.

Basketball starts winning streak

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2017
O snow close!

O snow close!

Bobby Palomin and LJ Haider
December 8, 2017
STAR SPANGLED SALUTE With his hand over his heart, Junior Dane Spencer stands on the field during the National Anthem at the Homecoming Game on Sept 30. None of the varsity players have kneeled or stood with a fist raised.

Taking a knee

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017
Senior mason Pierce looks to the sideline during the teams 54-0 victory over East Central. The game was on Sept. 29 at Ranger Stadium.

Two sport stud

Bobby Palomin, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017
Drakes album More Life released March 18, 2017 after several release date changes.

More Life, More Music

Bobby Palomin, Editor
May 30, 2017
Junior outfielder Eric Reece slides into 3rd base during the teams tournament in Laredo.

Baseball handles Clark, Reagan next

Bobby Palomin, Editor
May 9, 2017
Baseball battling Clemens for district title

Baseball battling Clemens for district title

Bobby Palomin, Editor
April 28, 2017
Baseball prepares for possible district championship

Baseball prepares for possible district championship

Bobby Palomin, Editor
April 25, 2017
FACS members prepare food for the 150 student who participated in the 30 hour famine two years ago. Students went hungry for 30 hours to raise awareness for the people around the world who are starving and may not eat once on any day. This tradition lives on years later.

FACS Finishes Famine

Bobby Palomin, Editor
April 13, 2017
Junior Karlee Nichols takes a stroke on the fairway in the AM Consolidated Lady Tiger invitational. The team finished 5th in the tournament on March 5.

Girls golf takes home district title

Bobby Palomin, Editor
April 12, 2017
Catcher CJ Horn gets a hit in the teams 18-3 victory over Donna North in the Laredo Border Olympics tournament.

Baseball continues winning streak

Bobby Palomin, Editor
April 5, 2017
Junior midfielder Kaitlyn Bumgarner pushes the ball downfield in the teams 8-0 victory at home against Callallen on Jan 5.

Girls soccer suffers loss in state playoffs

Bobby Palomin, Editor
April 4, 2017
Junior Kaitlyn Bumgarner attacks the defense in the teams 3-0 victory at home on Feb. 24 against Wagner .

Soccer squeaks by O’Connor

Bobby Palomin, Editor
March 28, 2017
Junior Bobby Palomin is an avid sports enthusiast as well as editor of the Valley Ventana staff.

March Sadness

Bobby Palomin, Editor
March 24, 2017
Senior Hunter Shields takes a swing at bat against

Baseball dominates Knights

Bobby Palomin, Editor
March 8, 2017
Baseball gears up for Comal tournament

Baseball gears up for Comal tournament

Bobby Palomin, Editor
March 1, 2017
Baseball struggles at tournament

Baseball struggles at tournament

Bobby Palomin, Editor
February 27, 2017
Girls soccer draws with Steele

Girls soccer draws with Steele

Bobby Palomin, Editor
February 21, 2017
Slam Duncan Yes

Slam Duncan Yes

Bobby Palomin, Editor
February 17, 2017
Powderpuff set to return

Powderpuff set to return

Bobby Palomin, Editor
February 10, 2017
Students walk down the main A-wing hallway on their way to first period. The increase in student population led to crowding in the hallways.

Pros and bonds

Bobby Palomin, Editor
February 8, 2017
Cross Country competes

Girls cross country competes in state meet

Bobby Palomin, Editor
December 14, 2016
Football vs Lake Travis game preview

Football vs Lake Travis game preview

Bobby Palomin, Editor
November 17, 2016
Bobby Palomin is the Co Editor-in-Chief of the Valley Ventana. Most of his work is done in sports writing and column stories.

First game jitters

Bobby Palomin, Editor
November 16, 2016
Girls cross country catches stride to state

Girls cross country catches stride to state

Bobby Palomin, Editor
November 1, 2016
Bobby Palomin is the Co Editor-in-Chief of the Valley Ventana. Most of his work is done in sports writing and column stories.

National anthem not right time to take a knee

Bobby Palomin, Editor
October 28, 2016
Hill shows off his Hall of Honor plaque at the Texas Ballroom in the Grand Hyatt hotel on July 20.

Hill inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor

Bobby Palomin, Editor
August 5, 2016
Gobert coaches players before their first scrimmage on Aug. 5 in the gym.

Gombert takes new role as Comal athletic director

Bobby Palomin, Editor
August 5, 2016
Coach Liana Gombert will be headed to the Comal ISD athletic director's office after volleyball season is complete.

Gombert picked to become new Comal ISD athletic director

Bobby Palomin, Editor
August 4, 2016
Hitting the mat

Hitting the mat

Bobby Palomin, Sports Editor
May 27, 2016
Track stands out at state

Track stands out at state

Bobby Palomin, Sports Editor
May 17, 2016
Reviews from the 6

Reviews from the 6

Bobby Palomin
May 17, 2016
Coach Myke Ortiz, senior Tyler Peavy and Coach Ike Thornton

[Photo] Basketball player inks commitment to Trinity

May 5, 2016
Softball season comes to an end

Softball season comes to an end

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
Baseball Prepares for State Run

Baseball Prepares for State Run

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
May 3, 2016
Defender of the year signs with Saint Mary's

Defender of the year signs with Saint Mary’s

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
April 15, 2016
Hill enters Hall of Honor

Hill enters Hall of Honor

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
April 12, 2016
Boys soccer finds first round victory

Boys soccer finds first round victory

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
The baseball team suffered losses to Steele and Canyon to open District 25-6A play.

Baseball begins district play

Bobby Palomin, Sports Writer
March 24, 2016
In 2016,

Boys soccer storms to playoffs

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
March 22, 2016
Senior Mason Minister tags a Bourne player out on Feb. 19 during the home game.

Baseball maintains dominance

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Freshman Colton Eilers pitches the ball on Feb. 23.

Baseball dominates first tournament of the season

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
March 3, 2016
Brotherly Buckets: Alex Peavy waits as his brother Tyler Peavy gets ready to shoot a free throw on Feb. 5 against Clemens at a home game.

Brothers in ball

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
Senior Alfonso Bafidis prepares to swing his bat on Feb. 19.

Swinging for state

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
A soccer player kicks the ball away from rival Canyon players on Feb. 2, the game before the game with Clemens.

Boys soccer stomps Clemens

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
Junior Cody Vicknair celebrates with his teammates in the end zone.

Football swats the Hornets

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
September 17, 2015
Junior Josh Adkins sprints towards the end zone evading the opposing team.

Football wrangle the Mavericks

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
JV football crushes East Central

JV football crushes East Central

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
September 11, 2015
Quarterback Josh Adkins throws the football, practicing before the game against Brennan.

Rangers tame the bears

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
September 10, 2015
Senior Derek Housler dodges through the Midland Rebel’s defensive line.

Football sneaks past Rebels

Bobby Palomin, Staff Writer
September 3, 2015
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