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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

Julissa Vargas

Julissa Vargas, Staff Writer

Julissa is a sophmore and this is her second year writing sports stories for the Valley Ventana. Outside of journalism, Julissa plays for the girls varsity basketball team.

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Senior Bianca Shoquist will be another familiar face among other returners from this past season. Today the team will play home at 7:00 p.m. against Tivy.

‘We is greater than me’

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
March 5, 2024
Winning against Boerne Champion,  the team embraces in a group hug of what was the seniors last time playing on their home court.

The last dance

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
February 12, 2024
Senior Allison Howe puts up a contested shot against her opponent.

Looking into the future

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
January 18, 2024
Sophomore Maddie Cuff skating on the rink, representing her team the Conroe Scallywags.

‘Roller Girl’

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
October 18, 2023
LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark got different reactions when they made same hand gestures in heat of the Final Four tournament.

So unladylike?

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
April 18, 2023
Sophomore Mia Perez starting off the 1600m race at the Ranger Relays.

Determination leads to success

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
March 23, 2023
Junior Dylan Gass Pins a state ranked opponent at the THSWCA state duals last Friday.

Pin for the win

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
January 26, 2023
Senior captain Caroline Dyess makes a move on a Veterans Memorial player.

Senior spotlight: Caroline Dyess

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
January 13, 2023
Sophomore Mia Perez dribbles down the court.

Ready to take on district

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
December 9, 2022
Volleyball defeats MacArthur making them Area Champs

Volleyball advances to round 3

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
November 4, 2022
Haley Barsky gets emotional during the Senior Night ceremony.

Senior celebration

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
October 25, 2022
Head Coach Melissa Miller talks to the team before their game against Pieper.

Coming together

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
September 30, 2022
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