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
Davis Kuhn

Davis Kuhn, Photographer/Graphic Design

Staff photographer and graphic designer Davis Kuhn is an avid wakeboarder and football player when he is not on the sidelines taking photos.

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Brad Sowersby, the block starter for the 5A 100m 4x10 relay, held May 3, makes his way around the curve to hand off the baton.

Jake Goode shooting a 3-pointer against San Marcos.

[Photo] Creating History: Jake Goode selected for San Antonio All-star Game

Jonathan Jones, Sports Writer
February 13, 2024
Senior Allison Howe puts up a contested shot against her opponent.

[Photo] Looking into the future

January 18, 2024
JD Worley prepares to take a corner kick.

[Photo] Building a legacy

Kayleigh Fisher, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Tim Arguello hurls a pitch in a playoff game against Austin Westlake. On Thursday, Arguello started the Rangers' Game 1 loss to Reagan, striking out four batters and allowed no earned runs.

[Photo] Clear eyes, Fuller hearts

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
May 20, 2022
Tim Arguello hurls a pitch in a playoff game against Austin Westlake. On Thursday, Arguello started the Rangers' Game 1 loss to Reagan, striking out four batters and allowed no earned runs.

Senior Jacquelyn Rolle will commit to the University of Delaware for track Nov. 9.

[Photo] Rolle in

Emma Siebold, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2022
Sophmore Keller Chourb looks for an open teammate, while being watched carefully by his opponent.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports Staff
January 18, 2023
Senior captain Caroline Dyess makes a move on a Veterans Memorial player.

[Photo] Senior spotlight: Caroline Dyess

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
January 13, 2023
Senior quarterback Chase Senelick will lead the offense onto the field against Reagan at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Alamodome.

[Photo] Keep on keepin’ on

Margaret Edmonson, Adviser
August 25, 2022
Ethan Gonzalez stomps on home plate following an earned run against Westlake on Friday.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
May 18, 2022
Swinging for the fences, Ethan Gonzalez knocks a home run over the left-center field fence on Friday against Austin Westlake. That third-innings home run tied the game at four-all, and helped set the stage for the dozen-inning marathon that was to come.

[Photo] Another Chap-ter

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
May 14, 2022
Junior Zayden High brings the ball down the court against Harlan in November.

[Photo] High standards

April 14, 2022
Colton Thomasson and Cooper Burgess shake hands before a matchup against New Braunfels on March 25.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
April 6, 2022
Dylan Domel and Malachi Lane bask in the glory of the San Antonio All-Star Game trophy. Team Gold won the game, 18-9.

[Photo] Gold All-Stars shine

Staff Reports and Davis Kuhn
January 10, 2022
The boys basketball team breaks after a huddle against Harlan.

[Photo] Gallery: Winter Sports

Valley Ventana
January 31, 2022
Evan Hingleton dribbles around a defender during a matchup against Harlan on Nov 30.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
January 26, 2022
Zayden High dribbles down the court against Harlan on Nov 30.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
January 12, 2022
Staff writer Reeve Bonser interviews Dylan Domel after Team Gold's 18-9 victory. Lane earned first team All-District 27-6A honors after catching 26 passes for 486 yards and seven touchdowns.

After Team Gold's win, offensive linemen Nick Freeman grins during the trophy ceremony. Freeman earned first team All-District 27-6A honors at left guard.

Dylan Domel, Nick Freeman and Malachi Lane pose with the San Antonio All-Star Game trophy after Team Gold's 18-9 win. All three players earned first team All-District honors after leading the Rangers to a 9-3 record.

Staff writer Kaley Bonds interviews Malachi Lane after Team Gold's 18-9 victory. Lane earned District 27-6A MVP honors after racking up 92 tackles and 12 tackles for loss.

Jaxson Maynard (No. 25) comforts senior Kolton Scheppler after football's season-ending loss to Austin Bowie. The loss marked the end of Sports Director Jackson Posey's four-year run covering the team.

[Photo] All good things

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
November 20, 2021
Derek Mata warms up his arm before playing Madison. Mata, a senior, passed for over 150 yards in football's season-ending loss to Bowie.

[Photo] Game of inches

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
November 19, 2021
Travis McCracken runs for a first down against Madison in the Rangers' Bi-District playoff game. McCracken leads the team with 868 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns.

[Photo] Oh, Bowie

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
November 18, 2021
Junior T.J. Hunt receives the ball for a touchdown in the Ranger's bi-district game against Madison.

[Photo] Just your Maver-age victory

Emma Siebold, Managing Editor
November 13, 2021
Zack McDonald speeds through the end zone for a touchdown against Judson. McDonald caught four passes for 95 yards in Friday's loss to Steele.

[Photo] The end is Knight

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
November 5, 2021
Malachi Lane stiff arms defender at the last home game of the regular season

[Photo] Thank u, nest

Dylan Smith, sports writer
November 1, 2021
Stiff-arming a defender, Zack McDonald fights for yardage against South San on Oct. 15. McDonald caught a 37-yard pass late in the fourth quarter on Friday to set the Rangers up for a go-ahead touchdown.

[Photo] Down to the wire

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
October 22, 2021
Kaley Bonds and Reeve Bonser break down the latest sports news at SVHS.

[Photo] Sports Scoop Oct. 22

Kaley Bonds and Reeve Bonser
October 22, 2021
Working upfield, returner Brayden Bafidis goes skyward against South San on Oct. 15. Bafidis' special teams acumen has been integral to the Rangers' success this season.

[Photo] Making a Rocket

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
October 22, 2021
Smithson Valley beat New Braunfels High School 41-24 at the game on Sept.23.

[Photo] Gettin’ Clem the mood

William Maxwell, Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
During halftime in the New Braunfels game Sept. 23, the drum line performs its competition show.

[Photo] Wrapping it all up

Joey Clark, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
Clayton Amaya kicks off the second half against El Paso Eastwood.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
September 29, 2021
Brayden Bafidis (center) charges past the Warren defense for a punt return touchdown against Warren on Aug. 27. That game saw the Rangers' first uniform change in two decades.

[Photo] Pigment of the imagination

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
September 23, 2021
Malachi Lane rumbles into the end zone for a 61-yard touchdown on Friday against Wagner. Lane also blocked a punt a recovered a fumble, which he returned for another score, in football's 42-14 win over the Thunderbirds.

[Photo] A clear Lane to victory

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
September 17, 2021
Travis McCracken fights upfield on Sept. 10 against El Paso Eastwood. McCracken, a running back, leads all Rangers with 336 yards from scrimmage.

[Photo] Column: Turmoil at the top

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
September 16, 2021
roundup

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports Staff
September 15, 2021
Watch this week's Ranger Reflection with Colton Thomasson and Malachi Lane.

[Photo] Ranger Reflection – Madison Game

Kaley Bonds and Reeve Bonser
September 9, 2021
Travis McCracken cuts upfield against Warren. McCracken, a senior, led the Rangers in rushing yards in Friday night's 28-0 win over Madison.

[Photo] Football outmatches Mavericks

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
September 3, 2021
Brayden Bafidis outruns a defender on a punt return on Friday. Bafidis' special teams exploits led football to a 32-13 victory over Warren.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports Staff
September 1, 2021
Malachi Lane rumbles up the middle against Warren. Lane, who rushed 10 times for 117 times, also captained the defense as a linebacker.

[Photo] Wearin’ out Warren

August 28, 2021
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