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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. Ortiz's 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 Ranger's game against Clemens. The Buffs won 2-1 and stand at first in the district.

[PHOTO] Ranger Roundup

February 10, 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
JROTC and color guard perform at this past semester's 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 Friday's 24-20 win, including an interception and long punt return.

[PHOTO] Football rattles Rattlers

December 12, 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 9, 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 year's team.

Off the field: chapter 3

October 21, 2020
Senior Maddie Haas takes practice swings. She won two sets in the team's 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 country's 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
Urban's New Monster

Urban’s New Monster

March 22, 2020
Ballerini's 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 Cole's 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

Lynch’s hometown album

February 21, 2020
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