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
Lukas Haider

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer

Lukas is a junior and it is his third year in journalism. He is also on the executive board in student council. Some of his hobbies are basketball and photography.

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Junior Lilly Koeing is one of many athletes who is State Bound in the 3200 meter run.

Ranger Roundup

Lukas Haider and Quentin Sampson
April 25, 2025
Softball takes their 15-0 win in district play defeating Tivy 7-0. They look to play Veterans Memorial on Thursday at 7p.m.

Ranger Roundup

Lukas Haider and Quentin Sampson
April 16, 2025
The Valley Ventana is more than just a publication – it’s your gateway to everything happening around campus and beyond.

The legacy of the Valley Ventana

Lukas Haider and Julissa Vargas
March 7, 2025
Junior Nick Miller stands on the pitcher's mound at the first baseball practice.

Baseball to hold ribbon cutting ceremony tonight to celebrate upgraded field

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Senior Julian Colugna runs down field with the ball to score a touchdown after intercepting the ball.

Football ends season with state championship

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
January 15, 2025
Senior WR Brody day comes up big on a jump ball pass over a flour bluff defender.

Angleton offense, defense challenge Rangers in semifinals

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
After running 78 yards, senior quarterback Cade Spradling dives for the touchdown against Flour Bluff in the region finals Saturday at the Alamodome. The final score as 49-14.

Flying high

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
Senior Daniel De Hoyos runs down the field during Friday's playoff game against New Braunfels.

Horn down

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Photo by Demi DeHerrera. Free use via unsplash.

Top five places to get coffee in the Spring Branch area

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
World Mental Health Day is recognized annually on Oct. 10. Graphic free use via Freepik.

Opinion: World Mental Health Day highlights importance of finding support in times of struggle

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
Senior RB Brad Sowersby advances the ball down field during the game against Pieper Friday.

Battle at the Coliseum

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Sophomore Cale Peagler runs down the field during last week's game against Madison. Peagler scored a 4-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Rein ’em in

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Senior linebacker Daniel De Hoyos junior linebacker Colton Hornsby and junior linebacker Jacob Stover look to celebrate another win at Comalander tonight when they face Madison. Both teams are coming off losses and look to clinch a 2-1 record heading into district play.

Showdown at the Comalander

Quentin Sampson and Lukas Haider
September 13, 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.

Rough ridin’ for Roosevelt

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

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

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
In her approach to third base, sophomore Kamryn Prater prepares to slide to beat the throw out.

Softball, baseball step up to playoffs

Lukas Haider, Sports Writer
May 1, 2024

Realignment to bring new, familiar faces to district for 2024-26

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024

On to state

Lukas Haider, Sports Writer
December 14, 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.

Momentum flip

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Armed with the ball, senior wide receiver Freddie Dubose puts down a Georgetown defender Nov. 3 at Ranger Stadium. Dubose made six catches for 41 yards in the 41-25 win.

On to the second round

Lukas Haider, Sports Writer
November 16, 2023

Seniors celebrate signing day

Lukas Haider, Jonathan Jones, and Eva Arriola
November 14, 2023
Nicholas Dudzikowski and Zack Gingrich celebrate a defensive touchdown against Boerne Champion Oct. 20.

Still room for improvement

Lukas Haider, Sports Writer
October 27, 2023
Girls track wins state championship

Girls track wins state championship

Lukas Haider
May 15, 2023

School sends competitors to state

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
April 29, 2023

HOSA hosts second blood drive of year

Lukas Haider and Addison Coerver
March 27, 2023

Retiring #25

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023

[Video] College fair teaches students about post-secondary options

Bethany Mann and Lukas Haider
February 28, 2023
Luke Schroeder and Devin Zook go at it one more time in a friendly exhibition.

Checked mate

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
February 16, 2023

Damar Hamlin in home recovery after public cardiac arrest

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023

Pep rally honors soccer for first time

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022

Playoff preview: Brayden Bafidis and David Dehoyos

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022

Volleyball ends season after falling to Rouse

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022

Senior Night Spotlight

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022

Football takes on Seguin for senior night

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Fields of Faith is open to everyone in the community.

Fields of Faith to take place tonight

Lukas Haider and Bethany Mann
October 19, 2022

Get to know your class presidents

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
The homecoming game will be on Oct. 7 against Lehman.

Catch some Saturday night fever

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Kaley Bonds and Lily Haider bring you this week's sports news on Sports Scoop.

[Photo] Sports Scoop for March 3, 2022

March 4, 2022

Sports Scoop for Feb. 17

Kaley Bonds and Lukas Haider
February 17, 2022
Reeve Bonser and Kaley Bonds delivers the latest news in sports at Smithson Valley High School.

[Photo] Sports Scoop for Feb. 10

February 11, 2022
Reeve Bonser and Lily Haider deliver the week's sports news and scores.

[Photo] Sports Scoop for Jan. 28

Reeve Bonser and Lily Haider
January 30, 2022

What’s in your lunch bag?

Lily Haider, Kyler Buske, and Lukas Haider
January 25, 2022
Kaley Bonds and Reeve Bonser report on this week's action in sports.

[Photo] Sports Scoop Dec. 10

Kaley Bonds and Reeve Bonser
December 10, 2021
Reeve Bonser and Kaley Bonds present this week's wrap-up in sports.

[Photo] Sports Scoop Dec. 3

December 3, 2021
Money donated to Gobbling for Good will benefit families in need by helping them afford Thanksgiving meals.

Kyler Buske and Lukas Haider
November 29, 2021

Suicide Prevention Week with Lisa McGinnis

Lukas Haider, Broadcast Staff
September 27, 2021
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