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
Entertainment editor and sports writer Hudson Murphy reports on girls basketball New Braunfels/ Canyon tournament.

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer

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Senior defender Jasmine Odom throws the ball in as head coach Jason Adkins watches during their final game of the Ranger Classic on Jan. 5.

Girls soccer kicks off season with Ranger Classic

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
January 11, 2019
Senior Sean Bolds hopes to continue to put up 15.8 points per game.

Boys basketball prepares for district

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
December 19, 2018
Album cover for X's new album features him looking into the distance.

Rapper’s postmortem album leaves fans wanting more

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2018
Creed 2 movie poster includes Adnois, Rocky, and the Drago's

Round 2 of Creed hits hard

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
December 7, 2018
Top five songs of the month include artists such as Post Malone, Travis Scott and Jaden Smith.

Top 5 songs of November

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
November 29, 2018
Entertainment editor and sports writer Hudson Murphy reports on girls basketball New Braunfels/ Canyon tournament.

Girls basketball goes .500 in Northside Tournament

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
November 13, 2018
Senior Alyssa Marin goes up for the layup in a game against Clemens last season.

Girls basketball defeats Incarnate Word in season opener Nov. 3

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
November 8, 2018
While freshman Madi Dennis set up the ball Oct. 19 at home, seniors Ashley Acuna and Tara McLeod get into position in the 3-0 win over San Marcos.

Volleyball headed to first round of playoffs

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Players Tara McLeod, Tanyse Moehrig-Woodard, and Maddie Dennis look on as Junior Erin Feely hits the ball on Oct. 22

Volleyball’s last chance push for the playoffs

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
After yet another score, senior Tara McLeod, her teammates and coaches celebrate during the Steele match Tuesday at home.

Volleyball looks to end season on five-game win streak

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
October 19, 2018
Senior Dylan Sinegal works on an assignment in Roseanne Gray's third period English IV class.

Photo of the Day for Oct 15

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
October 16, 2018
Senior Mason Garner keeps his pace in his second place finish in the district meet.

Cross country runs over district competition

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
Venom released to theaters Friday, Oct. 5.

Venom lacks poison

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2018
The team looks on to receive the opponents serve as they faced off against San Antonio Jefferson on Sep. 24

Volleyball Starts to Struggle in District Play

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
October 3, 2018
The six man rap group released their fourth studio album, Iridescence, on Sep. 21

“Iridescence” Album Review

Hudson Murphy, Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2018
Girls volleyball team takes on Clemens Friday in its district opener.

Girls Volleyball jumps into district play

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
September 7, 2018
Senior Nathaniel Diaz slices through the defense during the teams 2-0 victory over East Central at home on Feb 2.

Boys Soccer Season Awards Announced

Hudson Murphy, Sports Editor
May 22, 2018
Seniors Garrett Snowden, prom queen Maggie Luhrman and Josh Martinez move their hands and legs to the music (from Prom 2018)

‘Arabian Night’ out

Wyatt Tomallo and Hudson Murphy
May 14, 2018
Junior Jeremiah Gilliam leaps over the hurdle during the 110M race during the Ranger Relays on March 3.

Track athletes advance to region meet

Hudson Murphy and Wyatt Tomallo
April 19, 2018
"A Quiet Place" was released in theaters on April 6, 2018.

Silent success

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Senior Nathaniel Diaz slices through the defense during the teams 2-0 victory over East Central at home on Feb 2.

History in the making

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
April 6, 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
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 Gaby Valdez pushes the ball up the field during the teams 3-1 over Clemens at home on Mar 9.

Girls soccer set for playoffs

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
March 27, 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
Tyler Horn hits off the tee box during the A&M invitational. Horn placed first overall in the tournament.

Playing up to par

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
Senior Kendall McGarity stands tall after finishing runner up in the state tournament for her weight class

Girls wrestling takes state to the mats

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
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 Taylor Green gets the ball at the top of the key and looks to pass.

Senior Taylor Green reaches 1,000 points in win

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
January 31, 2018
Migos released "Culture II" on Jan 26. on all music platforms worldwide. The album was the follow up to their highly touted first "Culture" album.

For the Culture (II)

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Sophomore Tanyse Moehrig-Woodard takes a contested jump shot in the teams 48-31 loss on the road against Clemens. The team has recently gone on a two game winning streak defeating New Braunfels and East Central.

Girls basketball bounces back from tough loss

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Girls soccer draws against Westlake Chaparrals on January 11th.

Girls soccer draws against Chaparrals

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
January 12, 2018

Luke Skywalkin’ on these haters

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
Girls soccer beats Uvalde 7-0 on January 8.

Girls soccer tops Lobos

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
January 10, 2018
Johnny Manziel after winning the Heisman in his freshman season generated millions of dollar for Texas A&M University bringing up discussion whether college athletes should be paid.

Why college athletes should be paid

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
December 13, 2017
"War & Leisure" album review

“War & Leisure” album review

Bobby Palomin and Hudson Murphy
December 12, 2017
Senior middle blocker Maddy McKay, signs to play for the UTSA Roadrunners on Nov.8.

Hitting the road

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
November 14, 2017
Gabi Sandoval serves ball to the other side of the court.

Volleyball knocked out of playoffs

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
November 3, 2017
Volleyball suffered a disappointing lost against East Central on Friday Oct. 6

Volleyball suffers tough loss to Hornets

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
October 10, 2017
Volleyball rallies to conquer knights on Oct. 3

Volleyball takes down Knights

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
October 5, 2017
Volleyball serving against close loss to New Braunfels on Sep. 29

Volleyball falls short to New Braunfels

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
October 2, 2017
Team rallies to sweep Judson Rockets

Volleyball makes quick work of Judson

Hudson Murphy and Wyatt Tomallo
September 28, 2017
Volleyball digs to prevent score from Canyon

Volleyball edges out the Cougars

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
September 26, 2017
Team rallies against Clemens.

Volleyball suffers first district loss

Hudson Murphy and Wyatt Tomallo
September 21, 2017
Senior setter Lauren Kadilis serves as a caption this year.

Volleyball travels to Wagner with win streak

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
September 15, 2017
Varsity players wait for the Churchill serve Aug. 29th in the main gym at home.

Vollyball takes down Churchill and Incarnate Word

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
September 7, 2017
Pitcher Presley Smith gets ready to take the mound as the varsity softball team defeated Antonian 3-1 at home on Feb 21.

Softball season in review

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017

Boys golf advances to state

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
Jane Uduji competes in a sprint at the Tiger Relays in Dripping Springs Feb. 25.

Twenty-three track athletes compete at area

Wyatt Tomallo and Hudson Murphy
April 21, 2017
Boys golf advances to region

Boys golf advances to region

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
April 7, 2017
Junior Utility Player C.J Horn throws a strike in a 7-4 loss against Corpus Christi Moody away on Feb. 25th.

Behind the plate

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
April 7, 2017
Trevon Moehrig-Woodward practices after school on Feb. 22

Varsity track dominates Antler Relays

Wyatt Tomalo and Hudson Murphy
March 10, 2017
Boys soccer falls to East Central

Boys soccer falls to East Central

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Senior outfielder David Grochett throws a ball from the outfield during the teams practice on Feb 26. at Smithson Valley

Baseball prepares for upcoming season

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Patty Mills over Parker

Patty Mills over Parker

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
February 8, 2017
Courtney Patton answers questions about her new job as the school's volleyball coach and athletic director.

New volleyball coach introduced

Wyatt Tomallo and Hudson Murphy
January 27, 2017
Basketball escapes with win

Basketball escapes with win

Hudson Murphy and Wesley Cornelius
November 30, 2016
Freshman Sean Bolds jumps, shooting the ball as Steele players try to block him on Jan. 26.

Boys basketball prepares for start of season

Hudson Murphy and Wyatt Tomallo
November 11, 2016
Swim dives into season

Swim dives into season

Wyatt Tomallo and Hudson Murphy
October 18, 2016
Volleyball spikes to secure points

Volleyball takes down Canyon

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Brandon Giordanelli waits to return the ball in the teams 10-9 victory on Tuesday Sept. 6. The match was against the Steele Knights at Smithson Valley.

Tennis team outlasts Steele

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
September 8, 2016
Megan Mann placed second in 100-meter hurdles with 14.64 seconds and 300-meter hurdles with 45.57 seconds.

Track competitors advance to area

Hudson Murphy, Staff Writer
April 15, 2016
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