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
Tim Tschoepe

Tim Tschoepe, Broadcast Producer

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Gabe Hoskins signed to attend Hiram College to continue his football career.

[Photo] Sign of the times

May 19, 2021
Conner Stevenson, Anna Johnson, Julie Schultz, and Alyssa Meffert receive ROTC scholarships.

[Photo] A final award

April 28, 2021
Comal County Sheriffs deputies released photos of the three girls this morning.

3 missing SVMS students found

April 21, 2021
Teag Maples signed to play soccer at Hardin-Simmons University.

[Photo] Spring signing

April 14, 2021
Sticker

[Photo] Braced in faith, memory

March 25, 2021
Senior Cody Garcia maneuvers around two Wagner defenders. Garcia averaged 7.7 points per game this season and led the team in assists.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

February 24, 2021
Eyeing the rim, Tristan Ortiz attacks on a fastbreak against Wagner on Jan. 22. Ortizs 11.4 points per game have put boys basketball in position to push for a playoff berth.

[Photo] Crown on the line

February 12, 2021
Captain Devin Yocham takes the ball down the field in the Rangers game against Clemens. The Buffs won 2-1 and stand at first in the district.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

February 10, 2021
Math teacher Troy Wyant instructs his second period students both online and face-to-face.

[Photo] Moving forward

February 9, 2021
Junior Gabby Elliot shields her South San opponent as she waits for the rebound. Elliot scored 11 points in the Rangers 56-40 loss to the Bobcats.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

February 4, 2021
The new JROTC Commander spoke to his cadets on academic integrity.

[Photo] Saluting an SV newcomer

February 3, 2021
Reed Evans signs to the University of the Ozarks in Arkansas.

[Photo] New recruits

February 3, 2021
Chloe Berry battles for the ball against the McCarthur Brahmas

Kicking their way to victory

February 1, 2021
In a close game against Wagner, senior Tristan Ortiz takes on a Thunderbird in the 54-59 loss. Injured last season, Ortiz is second to Zayden High in points thus far, averaging 11.5 per game.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

January 27, 2021
JROTC and color guard perform at this past semesters Veterans Day ceremony.

[Photo] Young women in leadership

January 29, 2021
Senior Thomas Conner was born without a radius in his forearm, but that has not limited his achievements.

[Photo] Don’t doubt Thomas

January 11, 2021
Defensive linemen Diego Hamilton (left) and Trey Moore (right) discuss tactics on the sideline. The defense will have their hands full Friday against a Westlake team averaging 54.9 points per game.

[Photo] Hello, young Chaps

December 18, 2020
Noah Flores prepares for a snap. Flores made plenty of key contributions to Fridays 24-20 win, including an interception and long punt return.

[Photo] Football rattles Rattlers

December 13, 2020
Linebacker Darlington Frasch rests on the sideline. Frasch will be critical in the Rangers quest to slow down Rattler running back Carson Green.

[Photo] A snake in their cleats

December 11, 2020
The volleyball team celebrates a big win against Wagner on Senior Night

End of the chapter, not the book

November 21, 2020
Volleyball wins a against Clemens

Serve, Set, Spike into the playoffs

November 20, 2020

[Video] No Place for Hate

November 13, 2020
Sophomore Reagan Elizondo prepares to serve as the Rangers hots South San.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

November 11, 2020
Maddie Dennis gets ready to serve against the Clemens Buffaloes

Off the court: Chapter 2

November 10, 2020
Journalist Ashley Zamponi sits down to talk with Josh DeWaters about the welding program at SVHS.

[Photo] Ranger Report for Oct. 30, 2020

November 7, 2020
Junior Brianna Van Pelt and sophomore Reagan Elizondo warm up for a home game against New Braunfels.

Off the court: Chapter 1

October 28, 2020
Volleyball continues to hold their undefeated streak, and they donned pink uniforms last Friday at New Braunfels to spread awareness for breast cancer.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

October 28, 2020
Senior forward Helene Farris kicks a ball in her LEE uniform. Farris will play a key role on this years team.

Off the field: chapter 3

October 21, 2020
Senior Maddie Haas takes practice swings. She won two sets in the teams 17-4 victory.

[Photo] Making history

September 17, 2020
Robert Phillips prepares for a new season. Tennis has finished 3rd each of the past three years.

[Photo] “It’s gonna be our year”

September 15, 2020
The team celebrates a great match against Canyon

A Season Like No Other

September 8, 2020
A new UIL directive will delay football, volleyball, tennis and cross countrys seasons.

UIL delays fall sports amid COVID-19 pandemic

July 21, 2020
Ashley Acuna digs at the pink out game

A New Home

July 12, 2020
Team in a huddle at a home game

The Last Hoorah

July 9, 2020
Avianna Trinidad high fives Coach Ulbricht after a good jump

Flying from state to state

May 17, 2020
The softball team poses before the 2019-2020 season. The team was 13-6 before COVID-19 shut down the season.

The hearts behind home plate

May 4, 2020
The Draft of the Century

The Draft of the Century

April 23, 2020
Seneca Anthony hurls a pitch. Anthony, a sophomore, has already played her last game this season.

[Photo] No time for goodbyes

April 18, 2020
Urbans New Monster

Urban’s New Monster

March 22, 2020
Ballerinis Third Album

Ballerini’s Third Album

March 22, 2020
Playing With Fire

Playing With Fire

March 22, 2020
The sad life of a Texans fan

The sad life of a Texans fan

March 17, 2020
Senior Chandler Cole prepares to swing against Fort Bend Clements. The game may have been one of Coles last as a Ranger.

Sports after COVID-19

March 16, 2020
Senior Lauren Gonzales makes a diving catch against Los Fresnos

Undefeated Ranger Round Robin

February 24, 2020
Tullahoma is Dustin Lynchs tip of the hat to his hometown in Tennessee.

Lynch’s hometown album

February 21, 2020
Newcomer, Ryanne Limon hits at the Alamo Heights Tournament

Softball starting strong

February 18, 2020
Betts is a World Series champion, two-time Silver Slugger, three-time Gold Glove, and a league MVP and is only 27 years old.

Mookie to L.A.

February 12, 2020

What you see is actually what you’ll get

December 1, 2019
Brantley Gilberts Fire and Brimstone Album

Brantley Gilbert’s Fire and Brimstone Album

November 26, 2019
Aldean releases new album 9

Aldean releases new album “9”

November 18, 2019
Nationals hoist 2019 World Series Trophy

The Bite of the “Baby Sharks”

November 16, 2019
Chandler Cole will attend Colorado School of Mines for baseball.

[Photo] Athletes sign to play

November 13, 2019
During the Veterans Day ceremony Monday at Ranger Stadium, members of the ROTCs armed and unarmed drill teams perform their routines.

[Photo] Photo of the Day for Nov. 11, 2019

November 12, 2019
Volleyball Season In Review

Volleyball Season In Review

October 31, 2019
Volleyballs Playoff Push

Volleyball’s Playoff Push

October 25, 2019
Kirk Zuber and Sam Torrez got 1st at the DIstrict Meet

Cross Country Advances to the Regional Meet

October 22, 2019
At the district match against East Central, senior libero Ashley Acuna celebrates after a 3-0 win.

[Photo] Senior defensive specialist sets the school dig record

October 17, 2019
There might not be a football game Friday, but the band will still perform during the annual fajita dinner,

[Photo] Annual band fajita dinner fires up funds

October 3, 2019
Esther Duglas sets a ball at a home match against steele

[Photo] Volleyball Stuns Steele

October 1, 2019
During the Sept. 20 match against East Central at home, junior Esther Duglas spikes the ball in a 3-0 win.

Volleyball hosts Knights for fair day matchup

September 26, 2019
Teammates Jada West, left, and Esther Duglass welcome senior outside hitter Tanyse Moehrig back to full-time duty on the court Friday. Moehrig recovered from a knee injury during basketball season last year.

Volleyball team succumbs to Clemens

September 16, 2019
Volleyball opens district play at home Friday against Clemens.

Digging in for district

September 12, 2019
With his signature, senior Colton Eilers commits to play baseball at Cedarville University in Ohio.

Eilers inks with Cedarville

May 6, 2019
Coaches Wayne and Lisa Daigle talk with the team in the outfield.

Softball’s power couple

April 17, 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.

[Photo] Softball, baseball kick off seasons with tournaments

February 27, 2019
Senior center Alex Peavy signs with Texas A&M Commerce to continue his basketball career.

[Photo] Seniors shine bright during signings

May 17, 2018
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