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

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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
All content by Daniel Grant
Senior WR Brody day comes up big on a jump ball pass over a flour bluff defender.

[Photo] Angleton offense, defense challenge Rangers in semifinals

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
After the defense stops the ball against Victoria East on Nov. 7, defensive lineman Justin Roberts trots back to the sideline.

[Photo] On the grind

Quentin Sampson, Staff Writer
December 2, 2024
Senior quarterback Cade Spradling gets into position in his first game as a starter in that role Thursday. Spradling not only ran a 39-yard touchdown but also threw a 52-yard touchdown pass.

[Photo] Rough ridin’ for Roosevelt

Lukas Haider and Roman Parkis
August 30, 2024
Football opened its season last Thursday with a scrimmage against O'Connor.

[Photo] ‘We’re gonna be just fine’: Football returns after state championship run

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
Senior Jackson Duffey watches from the sidelines at the state championship game on Dec. 15.

[Photo] Entering Longhorn Nation: Senior Jackson Duffey commits to UT Austin

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
Seniors Ryland Walker, Jaxson Maynard, Nick Dudzikowski and Jackson Duffey walk across the field at AT&T Stadium Dec. 15 before the Class 5A Division II state championship. All four will be among 14 students who will sign their letters of intent in the main gym Wednesday at 8 a.m.

[Photo] All intents & purposes

Staff Reports
February 6, 2024
Teammates celebrate after another playoff victory.

[Photo] State Semifinal

December 7, 2023
Senior cornerback Jackson Duffey's 35-yard TD off an interception against A&M Consolidated is up for top play in Texas high school football 2023 regional final round.

[Photo] Momentum flip

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
After football's 54-17 win against Seguin, then junior Davis Kuhn holds his helmet up for the playing of the school's alma mater.

[Photo] It’s more than just a game

Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2023
Senior Ryan Chaffin leads the baseball team as well as the softball team into the next rounds of their playoffs.

[Photo] Fields of dreams

Julissa Vargas and Emilie Ramirez
May 17, 2023
Brand trades places with junior Ciara Gonzales after batting against Glenn. In a set of three, the Rangers beat the Grizzlies in the third match.

[Photo] It’s all in the Brand

Emma Siebold, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
After a rollercoaster of a season, baseball heads into playoffs.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff, Julissa Vargas, and Emilie Ramirez
May 3, 2023
Senior Abby Brand crosses the plate during Saturday's second game at home. After taking a loss on Friday, the girls won the best-of-three series with a 6-3 win (on a grand slam homerun) in Game 2 and a 4-2 victory in Game 3.

[Photo] Storybook ending

From staff reports
May 1, 2023
Senior Jasmin Dominguez dribbles down the field against Seguin on Feb. 24.

[Photo] Girls soccer looks to defend 24-game winning streak

Emma Siebold, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2023
Junior Greg Gelsone dribbles down the field in the Rangers' first match against Pieper. The boys beat Pieper out for the second playoff seed.

[Photo] Soccer teams prepare for bi-district bout

Emma Siebold, Editir-in-Chief
March 22, 2023
Sophomore Katelyn North clears the ball from her defensive third. The Rangers beat Seguin 10-0 on Feb. 24.

[Photo] Texas should adopt a ‘mercy rule’ for high school soccer

Emma Siebold, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
During baseball's media day Saturday, senior David DeHoyos belts one to the fences. He took first place by hitting three home runs in the finals.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Emilie Ramirez and Julissa Vargas
February 22, 2023
Freshman Olivia Kronowit poses for the fashion club's modeling shoot.

"77' is more than just a number for senior Colton Thomasson. It's his identity. For four years, the star player has brandished "77" on his back, his chest, his helmet, and in his heart.

[Photo] Touching lives

Bethany Mann, News/Feature Editor
October 11, 2022
Daniel Diaz brings a microwave to school for anything but a backpack day. Other students brought household items as well.

[Photo] Everything but the kitchen sink

October 28, 2021
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