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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Junior Lauren Franco serves against Clemens on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

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

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

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

[Photo] Powderpuff collects donations for childhood cancer

May 11, 2021

Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 5: A Beautiful Papestry

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

The Battlin’ Bencas

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

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

Back to back

February 25, 2021
Colin Doyle swims backstroke in the 200 medley relay at the district championship.

Swim takes third place at regionals

February 7, 2021
Carter Hill swims the 100 meter breaststroke at the 2019 regional championship.

Swim takes victory at district meet

February 1, 2021
Chloe Berry battles for the ball against the McCarthur Brahmas

[Photo] Kicking their way to victory

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

‘The goals are simple’

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

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

‘Building the foundation’

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

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

December 17, 2020
Jalen Nutt avoids a tackler against San Marcos. Nutt compiled 166 total yards and a touchdown in Fridays win over East Central.

[Photo] Buzz off

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

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

Sign language

November 11, 2020
Chris Mickelson dives in during the district meet last year.

Meet one’s match

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

October 10, 2020
Jalen Nutt and Colton Thomasson celebrate a touchdown during footballs 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

September 26, 2020
Jalen Nutt evades tacklers during last weeks scrimmage against San Marcos. Nutt and Co. will put the teams new offense on display on Friday against Harker Heights.

[Photo] Back to business

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

September 18, 2020
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Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 2: Girls’ Playoff Three-Peat

March 3, 2020
Cara Doyle swims in regional competition.

Treading lightly

February 20, 2020

Fieldhouse Rock, Episode 1: A Star is Thorn

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

February 5, 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

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

Aquatics secures district championships

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

Aquatics gears up for district

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

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

And they hoop-

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

November 15, 2019
The counselors introduce a new mindfulness room.

[Photo] The Valley Unplugged

November 8, 2019
Ranger swimmers Mason Klein (left) and Cole Wagemen try to stay warm at Fridays swim meet. The boys placed 3rd overall at the meet.

Swim takes on two meets in two days

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

October 9, 2019
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