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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

Team hype man Colton Thomasson (right) comforts starting pitcher Zach Gingrich after baseball's season-ending loss to Reagan. The Rangers finished the year 28-7, winning a district title and two playoff series along the way.

End of the road

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
May 21, 2022
Tim Arguello hurls a pitch in a playoff game against Austin Westlake. On Thursday, Arguello started the Rangers' Game 1 loss to Reagan, striking out four batters and allowed no earned runs.

Clear eyes, Fuller hearts

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
May 20, 2022
Stiff-arming a defender, Zack McDonald fights for yardage against South San on Oct. 15. McDonald caught a 37-yard pass late in the fourth quarter on Friday to set the Rangers up for a go-ahead touchdown.

Down to the wire

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
October 22, 2021
Working upfield, returner Brayden Bafidis goes skyward against South San on Oct. 15. Bafidis' special teams acumen has been integral to the Rangers' success this season.

Making a Rocket

Jackson Posey, Sports Director
October 22, 2021
Travis McCracken totes the rock against Wagner. McCracken ran for 50 yards this week in relief of injured starter Gabe Hoskins.

Unicorn hunting

Jackson Posey, Sports Editor
November 7, 2020
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