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 UILs 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
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
A janitor cleans the senior dining hall left dirty by students Nov. 5

[Photo] Coming clean

Grace Bush, Staff Writer
November 5, 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 Lauren Franco serves against Clemens on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

September 22, 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
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 Fridays 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
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 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

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
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

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 18, 2020
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Cara Doyle swims in regional competition.

Treading lightly

Parker Maroney, Staff Writer
February 20, 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
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
The counselors introduce a new mindfulness room.

[Photo] The Valley Unplugged

Rebekah Mann, News Editor
November 8, 2019
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