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
Parker Maroney

Parker Maroney, Sports Editor

Parker Maroney (he/him) is a junior at Smithson Valley High School. Outside of the Ventana, he swims for the varsity swim team. 

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Colin Doyle finishes his last leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay at the district championships on Jan 29.

Doyle’ing away

Parker Maroney, Sport Editor
February 4, 2022
Sabrina Taber corrals a pass in a 10-0 win over MacArthur on Jan. 6. The UIL's latest round of realignment placed the Rangers and Brahmas in the same Class 5A football district.

[Photo] Oh, how the turntables

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
February 3, 2022
Senior Taylor Swenson dribbles up the field against MacArthur.

[Photo] Gallery: Winter Sports

Valley Ventana
January 31, 2022
Carson Blair swims his 500 meter freestyle at the regional championships last Febuary.

It’s a waterful life

Parker Maroney, Sports Editor
January 28, 2022
Sabrina Taber runs across the field during girls soccer's matchup against McArthur.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
January 19, 2022
A janitor cleans the senior dining hall left dirty by students Nov. 5

[Photo] Coming clean

Grace Bush, Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
Junior Mason Schroeder rests his feet on the cooler he brought to use as his backpack. This is part of widespread participation in "bring anything but a backpack day."

During game play in the spring, sophomore Holland Snell dribbles the ball up the field in Ranger Stadium. Boys and girls soccer practice and play at Ranger Stadium, but their locker rooms are in the main building.

Proposition C: Spring sports have fieldhouse dreams

Emma Siebold and Parker Maroney
October 23, 2021
Carson Blair swims his 100 Meter Individual Medely at the UIL Pentathalon.

Swim to face Pieper for first time

Parker Maroney, Sports Editor
September 30, 2021
Junior Colin Doyle crams in studying in the locker room after swim practice.

The double life

Emma Siebold and Parker Maroney
September 30, 2021
Junior Lauren Franco serves against Clemens on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

September 22, 2021
Junior Lauren Franco serves against Clemens on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
September 22, 2021
Sophomore Rachel Moore chases down Tatum Umsheid in a practice scrimmage against the freshmen.

[Photo] Powderpuff collects donations for childhood cancer

Emma Siebold, Sports Editor
May 11, 2021

Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 5: A Beautiful Papestry

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
April 26, 2021
Siblings Ryan and Sage Benca square off in the snow. Both compete for the schools wrestling team.

The Battlin’ Bencas

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
Comal ISD announced Tuesday night that it would no longer require masks in its schools. The move drew backlash for both its result and process.

[Photo] District rolls back mask mandate

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
March 10, 2021
Laney Skrobanek receives a first place medal for her performance in the 100 back last year.

Back to back

Parker Maroney and Noah Autry
February 25, 2021
Colin Doyle swims backstroke in the 200 medley relay at the district championship.

Swim takes third place at regionals

Parker Maroney and Noah Autry
February 7, 2021
Carter Hill swims the 100 meter breaststroke at the 2019 regional championship.

Swim takes victory at district meet

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
February 1, 2021
Chloe Berry battles for the ball against the McCarthur Brahmas

[Photo] Kicking their way to victory

Tim Tschoepe, Sports Editor
February 1, 2021
Laney Skrobanek warms up for the 100 back at the 2019 regional chamionships.

‘The goals are simple’

Parker Maroney and Noah Autry
January 27, 2021
Sophomore Kaili Castillo takes a free kick from the Rangers' defensive third. The girls won all three games in their Ranger Classic tournament, bonding as a team before district play.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports Staff
January 20, 2021
Joshua Davidson codes after his programing final. Joshua is also a big fan of popular videogames.

‘Building the foundation’

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
January 12, 2021
The offense runs the ball during a preseason scrimmage against San Marcos. This season, the Rangers ran for 1,895 yards and 31 touchdowns.

[Photo] A numbers game

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
December 22, 2020
Jalen Nutt weaves through the San Marcos defense. Nutt has compiled 1,661 total yards and 17 touchdowns in his first season as a varsity quarterback.

[Photo] To be or Nutt to be

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Jalen Nutt avoids a tackler against San Marcos. Nutt compiled 166 total yards and a touchdown in Friday's win over East Central.

[Photo] Buzz off

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
November 22, 2020
Joe Hunt (left) and Carter Hill lead the team cheer at the 2019 District meet. Hill signed with Northern Michigan on Wednesday.

King of the Hills

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
November 13, 2020
Trinity Garrett sets up the offense. Garrett, a South Alabama commit, will be among seven athletes signing on Wednesday.

Sign language

Jackson Posey and Parker Maroney
November 10, 2020
Chris Mickelson dives in during the district meet last year.

Meet one’s match

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
Jakob Cernohous drops back during a preseason scrimmage. Cernohous played well in relief of the injured Jalen Nutt.

[Photo] A war of extension

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
October 10, 2020
Jalen Nutt and Colton Thomasson celebrate a touchdown during football's preseason scrimmage. Nutt racked up 210 yard and two touchdowns on Friday en route to a 45-27 win over Harker Heights.

[Photo] The Hark(er) Knights fall

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
September 26, 2020
Jalen Nutt evades tacklers during last week's scrimmage against San Marcos. Nutt and Co. will put the team's new offense on display on Friday against Harker Heights.

[Photo] Back to business

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
Running back Justin Avery totes the rock against San Marcos. Avery and the rest of the offense clicked Thursday, scoring eight touchdowns.

[Photo] Tread on them

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
September 17, 2020
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Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 2: Girls’ Playoff Three-Peat

Parker Maroney, Jackson Posey, and Emma Siebold
March 3, 2020
Cara Doyle swims in regional competition.

Treading lightly

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020

Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 1: A Star is Thorn

Parker Maroney, Jackson Posey, and Emma Siebold
February 11, 2020
Running back Greg Eggleston runs with the ball during a game against San Marcos. Eggleston will sign with Tarleton State University on Wednesday.

Signing on

Parker Maroney and Jackson Posey
February 4, 2020
Hugging Coach Kari Osborne, sophomore Laney Skrobanek celebrates her gold medal finish in the 100 meter backstroke at the region meet Saturday at the Josh Davis Natatorium.

In the region of success

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Girls compete in the 100 meter backstroke. Laney Skrobanek set a district record in the event.

Aquatics secures district championships

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
Senior Brianna Houlahan warms up for district competition. The meet will be held on Thursday

Aquatics gears up for district

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Junior guard Trinity Garrett plays defense against Laredo Alexander High School. Garret set the school career assists record this week with 234.

Hoops Teams Head into District

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Senior guard Devante Mount poses for the camera. Mount has averaged 22.5 PPG this season.

And they hoop-

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
November 23, 2019
Greg Eggleston totes the rock against New Braunfels. Eggleston will play a major role in the Rangers' upset bid.

Sports staff makes playoff predictions

Jackson Posey, Emma Siebold, and Parker Maroney
November 15, 2019
The counselors introduce a new mindfulness room.

[Photo] The Valley Unplugged

Rebekah Mann, News Editor
November 8, 2019
Ranger swimmers Mason Klein (left) and Cole Wagemen try to stay warm at Friday's swim meet. The boys placed 3rd overall at the meet.

Swim takes on two meets in two days

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Colton Thomasson lines up at right guard. Thomasson made varsity as a freshman

He’s kind of a big deal: Freshman takes on varsity football

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
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