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

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer

My name is Hudson Murphy.

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It's not too late to start planning how to make this Christmas your best yet.

Flashback: Top 7 power moves for Christmas

Wyatt Tomallo, Former Sports Editor
December 23, 2022
We Are One

We Are One

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
May 13, 2019
The varsity lacrosse team heads to the final four after victories over Parish Episcopal and Pearland. They will take on Klein this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Dallas.

Final Four Bound

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
May 9, 2019
Clarissa Hambrick, Jane Uduji, Jezell Shows and Ellen Thompson will compete in the 4X400 at the state track meet.

Making a state-ment

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
The team won 12-6 against Alamo Heights this past Monday, clinching an undefeated district record.

Lacrosse herds Mules

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
Junior pitcher, Jarek Wells winds-up for a pitch during an early season game.

Baseball clinches playoffs spot – twice

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
Attackmen Ian Feely and Aaron Clark taking the field against Boerne on April 13th in a 10-3 blowout win.

Brothers in arms

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 18, 2019
Sophomore FOGO Will Ford clearing ball toward offensive end of the field during Reagan match on April 6th at Jumbo Evans Sports Park.

Lacrosse clinches district title, first in program history

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 15, 2019
Sophomore defensemen Sam Garibay (far left), junior midfielder Jacob Forton, (middle) , senior defenseman Wyatt Tomallo (right), and senior midfielder Jack Bracher (far right). Smithson Valley Lacrosse beat Reagan 19-9 in blowout senior night win, win district rivalry and Randall Perkins trophy

Lacrosse wrangles Rattlers

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
The varsity tennis team competed at the Class 6A district tournament this at Clemens. Senior Sophie Bruce and sophomore Rocco Perciavalle qualified for the regional tournament.

Tennis sends two to region

Wyatt Tomallo and Julian Fernandez
April 5, 2019
Boys soccer fell to Reagan this past Tuesday in a 1-0 loss to the Rattlers.

Boy’s soccer falls to Rattlers

Wyatt Tomallo, Joesph Romano, Julian Fernandez, and Elijah Goldsby
April 3, 2019
Boys soccer finished out their 2019 season with an overall record of 11-8-5. They take on their next opponent in Kyle Lehman in the Class 6A bisdistrict game this Thursday.

Boys and girls soccer close out regular season, head into playoffs next week

Wyatt Tomallo, Joesph Romano, Elijah Goollsby, and Julian Fernandez
March 27, 2019
Senior Camron Taylor settles into the batter's box March 1. Baseball plays at home tonight.

Sports roundup: Lacrosse continues path to state

Wyatt Tomallo, Joesph Romano, and Julian Fernandez
March 22, 2019
Senior players Hannah Kollmansberger and Presley Smith walk off the field after a game on Feb 25. The gilrs and their fellow seniors have stepped up in the absense of their coach Lisa Daigle.

Softball copes with coach’s absence

Rebecca Covington and Wyatt Tomallo
March 8, 2019
The boys team took second in the Stampede tournament last week at the River Crossing golf course.

Hole in one

Wyatt Tomallo and Rebecca Covington
March 8, 2019
Girls soccer beat East Central on Friday night in a 5-0 victory for the team.

Girls soccer and Track win big

Elijah Goldsby, Wyatt Tomallo, and Julian Fernandez
March 6, 2019
Junior varsity goalkeeper freshman Claire Temple and varsity goalkeeper freshman Kayla Petro toss a ball before the game against New Braunfels on Feb 26.

Softball, baseball kick off seasons with tournaments

Wyatt Tomallo, Elijah Goolsby, Julian Fernandez, and Joseph Romano
February 27, 2019
Junior Brianna Grell's teammates hype her up as she's introduced in the starting lineup. Teammate Tanyse Moehrig was sidelined from a knee injury on Jan. 8 against Judson.

Ranger Round up

Elijah Goldbys, Joseph Romano, and Wyatt Tomallo
February 21, 2019
The varsity boys swim team took home a UIL 6A gold medal in the 200m medley and freestyle relays along with multiple individual finishes by swimmers Klinsek, Hunt, Hill, and Nwaeze.

Breaking records

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 20, 2019
The varsity swim team heads into state this Friday and Saturday in Austin.

Swimming send off

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Writer
February 14, 2019
Coach David Farber calls in plays as the girls take the lead in the first quarter on Feb. 11th at Canyon Lake high school.

Ranger Roundup

Elijah Goolsby, Joesph Romano, and Wyatt Tomallo
February 13, 2019
Senior Shaun Besch competing in 50m butterfly swim during practice. The varsity swim squad heads into state competition this Friday in Austin.

Swimming heads to state

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 12, 2019
Huddled around Coach David Farber, girls basketball team members lean in for a strategy to beat Judson, 64-62, at the final buzzer.

Sports Roundup

Wyatt Tomallo, Julian Fernandez, Elijah Goollsby, and Joesph Romano
February 6, 2019
On his last turn of the 100 butterfly, sophomore Amechi Nwaeze pushes off the wall.

Swimming washes away district competition

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 29, 2019
Girls Basketball has dominated competition thus far in the season, having a total record of 21-6. The place third overall in district behind Converse Judson and Cibolo Steele with a district record of 7-2. The lady rangers take on Canyon this Friday at home at 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball extends winning season

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
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
Ranger girls basketball takes on Canyon late in the 2018-2019 season. This year will be the final time the two teams will square off for the foreseeable future.

Girls basketball storms into District 25-6A

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports 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
The Smithson Valley booster club has helped fund a bus to carry fans to Austin for this weeks upcoming playoff matchup against Lake Travis. The team will be selling tickets Friday morning along with clear bags to bring into the stadium.

Road to state

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Football defeated New Braunfels, 20-3 to clinch a playoff birth where they will play powerhouse Lake Travis on November 16th at 7:30 p.m. in Austin.

Football slays Unicorns, clinch playoffs

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
November 14, 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
Football dominated San Marcos on Friday during Senior Night in a 58-14 win. Football extends their record to 4-4 on the year with their next upcoming matchup being district rival New Braunfels.

Football stomps San Marcos during Senior Night blowout

Wyatt Tomallo, 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
After kicking the game-winning field goal to defeat the Steele Knights 19-17, senior Mason Reid (right) celebrates with teammate Anthony Valdez.

Football conquers Knights

Wyatt Tomallo, 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
Football falls in Pink Out showdown

Football falls in Pink Out showdown

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
The boys and girls cross country squads competed at the XC Regional Championships on Monday, both will advance to state championships on November 3rd in Round Rock.

Cross country runs up regionals

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
October 23, 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
Team tennis ended the regular season in third place behind Clemens and New Braunfels.

Tennis closes out fall season

Wyatt Tomallo and Julian Fernandez
October 18, 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 football team stands for the national anthem before the first home game on Aug. 30.

Football tames rival Cougars

Wyatt Tomallo, 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
Quarterback Levi Williams and his teammates look to turn things around against Canyon Friday night.

Football falls to Buffaloes

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Smithson Valley battling Madison on Sept. 14 during Homcoming Game. Madsion won 17-14 in nail biting thriller.

Football battles Mavericks

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
September 18, 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
The football team lost a 24-23 shootout last Friday to Midland Lee. A rain cancelation followed against Pfluergerville Hendrickson

Shootout hopes come to a close

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
September 7, 2018
Marvel Avengers: Infinity War was released on Apr 27, 2018. It quickly rose to becoming the fifth highest grossing film of all time.

Infinity and beyond

Wyatt Tomallo, Staff Writer
May 23, 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
Senior center Alex Peavy signs with Texas A&M Commerce to continue his basketball career.

Seniors shine bright during signings

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
May 17, 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
Post Malone's album, Beerbongs and Bentleys released on April 26th and has earned high praise from a variety of critics all over the world. The album marks Malone's second album release as his debut album, Stoney, has already gone platinum.

Beerbongs and Bentleys album review

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
May 10, 2018
Junior sprinter and high jumper, Jeremiah Gilliam placed 2nd at the UIL 6A District Meet, Gilliam qualified for the Regional Meet this upcoming Thursday and Friday at the University of Texas.

Junior high jumper strikes gold

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 25, 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
The boys team took second in the Stampede tournament last week at the River Crossing golf course.

Teeing off

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 13, 2018
The varsity tennis team competed during districts this last weekend. Seniors Nico Dominquez and JoLynn Scriven placed second in their single events, they will compete at the regional tournament next week.

Tennis competes at district tournament

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 10, 2018
Varsity players advancing to region are senior Karlee Nichols placed (third in district), Delaney Deborde (fourth), Emma Englefield (fifth), Raquel Hill (first) and Ashley Deborde (sixth).

Girls golf team wins district

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 6, 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
Nico Dominguez played in the Hays Tournament this past weekend and placed first in boys singles.

Tennis comes away big at Hays tournament

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
April 4, 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
As the referee raises his right hand, senior Carson Palumbo claims victory over an Akins wrestler on Feb. 7 at home. Palumbo advances to region this weekend in San Antonio.

Wrestling conquers district meet

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 12, 2018
The team dominated competition this past Saturday as they earned gold, silver, and bronze finishes.

Track earns big success at Ranger Relays

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
March 5, 2018
Jane Uduji competes in a sprint at the Tiger Relays in Dripping Springs Feb. 25.

Track claws competition at Tiger Relays

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
Sophomore Jacob Lacore finishing strong at the Hill Run Challenge on February 3rd to kick off the 2018 track season.

Track rallies at Lake Travis meet

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 27, 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
Freshman Zarek Holley claims victory over an opponent at the Akins wrestling meet on Feb. 7 at home. Holley finished 6th overall at the regional tournament this past weekend at San Antonio Blossom, marking SV's first boy Regional Placer.

Wrestling throttles regional competition

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Amechi Nwaeze flies toward the wall during morning practice. He was part of the 200 medley relay that placed fifth at state and the 200 meter freestyle that placed ninth.

Junior swimmer shines on medal stand at state

Zach Dimmitt and Wyatt Tomallo
February 21, 2018
Maze Runner: The Death Cure came out on January 26th starring Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie- Sangster, Nathalie Emmanuel, and more/

Maze Runner: The Death Cure Review

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 7, 2018
Wrestling beats Akins high school 51-21 on January 30th

Wrestling wears out competition

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
February 5, 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
Junior Shaun Besch (Center), dives in for the 200 yard freestyle at the dual meet against Reagan Jan 6.

Off the block

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
Roll Tide

Roll Tide

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 19, 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
Junior Dylan Sinegal drives through for a layup against Highlands on Nov. 14.

Boys basketball falls short against district powerhouse

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 10, 2018
Girls soccer beats Uvalde 7-0 on January 8.

Girls soccer tops Lobos

Hudson Murphy, Sports Writer
January 10, 2018
Senior midfielder, Cord Sabbatini sprinting past defenders to beat Glenn 4-1 on January 5.

Boys soccer dominates competition

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 10, 2018
"Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" stars actors Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillian, and Jack Black.

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Review:

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
January 8, 2018
Senior defensemen Brance Anderson signing commitment to play at Colorado State University Pueblo on Nov. 8.

First time commit

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
December 18, 2017
Top 7 power moves to pull on Christmas

Top 7 power moves to pull on Christmas

Wyatt Tomallo, Sports Editor
December 15, 2017
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