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
After adjusting his gloves, Kasen Wells steps into the batter's box. Wells, a junior, leads the team in OPS and stolen bases.

Depth perception

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
March 16, 2021
Linebacker Darlington Frasch rests on the sideline. Frasch will be critical in the Rangers' quest to slow down Rattler running back Carson Green.

A snake in their cleats

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
December 11, 2020
Luke Seminaro (96) celebrates a sack with his teammates. The defense will have their hands full this week against Judson's dynamic offense.

Rocket around the Christmas tree

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
December 4, 2020
Gabe Hoskins sprints to the edge against Wagner. Hoskins has rushed for 345 yards and 6 touchdowns on 69 carries this season.

Steele eyes, full hearts

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
November 26, 2020
David DeHoyos brings down a Wagner running back. DeHoyos, a safety, will have his hands full against a talented East Central receiving corps.

Disturb the nest

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
November 20, 2020
Defensive tackles Luke Seminaro (left) and Jordan Thompson warm up before a game. The defensive line will have its hands full on Thursday against New Braunfels and running back Ryker Purdy (580 yards, 8 touchdowns).

Round two

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
November 5, 2020
Jalen Nutt winds up for a deep pass. Nutt's receiving corps will get a big boost this week from Will Strachan, who is slated to return from an offseason injury.

Coming home

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
October 29, 2020
Jalen Nutt launches a pass against Wagner. Nutt will be key to winning Friday's rivalry matchup with New Braunfels.

Fight night

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
The offensive line sets up against Harker Heights. Football will kick off district play this Friday at Wagner.

A thunder(bird)ous opener

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
October 9, 2020
Ryan Benca lays a block on a defensive lineman. Benca and his teammates will kick off district play Friday at Wagner.

Previewing the ‘Little SEC’

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
October 8, 2020
Trey Moore jumps on a fumble against Harker Heights. Moore will play a key role on Friday in flustering Madison's first-time quarterback, Royal Kyle.

Take your Madison

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
October 1, 2020
Greg Eggleston (left) and Luke Gombert celebrate an Eggleston rushing touchdown against East Central. Eggleston will need more big plays if the Rangers want to beat Judson.

“Business as usual” for Rangers as rival Judson looms large

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
October 18, 2019
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