The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

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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
Heading to a third place state finish, freshman Brady Solansky runs with one shoe on after losing the other in the first 100 meters on gravel. She finished the rest of the race mostly on grass. (Photo by Marsha Hammond)

Not done yet

Tanzanite Angeles, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
With a faceful of New Braunfels junior Cameron Pitts' glove, sophomore cornerback Hunter Haug puts grabs a handful of jersey during a 29-18 win Friday at Unicorn Stadium. For the season, Haug has had 38 tackles (solo and assisted), two deflected passes, one caused fumble, and three interceptions. Two of those were returned for touchdowns.

Football takes down Unicorns in district game

Roman Parkis, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
Running back Brad Sowersby scores one of his four touchdowns in the 65-0 win over the Madison Mavericks Friday at Comalander Stadium.

Branding the Mavericks

Roman Parkis, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Senior linebacker Daniel De Hoyos junior linebacker Colton Hornsby and junior linebacker Jacob Stover look to celebrate another win at Comalander tonight when they face Madison. Both teams are coming off losses and look to clinch a 2-1 record heading into district play.

Showdown at the Comalander

Quentin Sampson and Lukas Haider
September 13, 2024
With a defender bearing down on him, junior Quentin Sampson jets down the sideline Sampson had 13 yards rushing Friday against Brennan.

Bearing down

Roman Parkis, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Junior running back Lincoln McKeon gets some playing time in the 45-0 season opener over Roosevelt. He had seven carries for 33 yards.

Bracing for the Bears

Roman Parkis, Staff Writer
September 5, 2024
Senior quarterback Cade Spradling gets into position in his first game as a starter in that role Thursday. Spradling not only ran a 39-yard touchdown but also threw a 52-yard touchdown pass.

Rough ridin’ for Roosevelt

Lukas Haider and Roman Parkis
August 30, 2024

Realignment to bring new, familiar faces to district for 2024-26

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Seniors Ryland Walker, Jaxson Maynard, Nick Dudzikowski and Jackson Duffey walk across the field at AT&T Stadium Dec. 15 before the Class 5A Division II state championship. All four will be among 14 students who will sign their letters of intent in the main gym Wednesday at 8 a.m.

All intents & purposes

Staff Reports
February 6, 2024
Senior cornerback Jackson Duffey's 35-yard TD off an interception against A&M Consolidated is up for top play in Texas high school football 2023 regional final round.

Momentum flip

Lukas Haider, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
MJ Espinoza will be signing with Hill College for baseball. He is a right-handed batter and pitcher and plays first base.

Futures are bright

Sports staff
November 7, 2023
Wrilyn Shippey plays center back for the soccer team and will be continuing her career at Angelo State University. Shippey, although nervous about graduating early, is ready to begin this new chapter in her life. “[I’m looking forward to] just being part of a team,” Shippey said. “There’s nothing better than having built in friends, being part of a team and having something to work for.”

Kicking it up a notch

Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor
November 1, 2023
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