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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

Dressed to impress
March 24, 2025
Junior Aubrey Pozzi races to the finish line during the Canyon XC Invitational. Pozzi's handwork payed off yesterday afternoon as she placed first overall in District 5A-26.
Ranger Roundup
Julissa Vargas and Wyatt Bachhofer October 8, 2025

Cross Country  Both cross country teams competed yesterday afternoon at the UIL 5A District 26, with the girls finishing in first place overall.  Junior...

Junior running back Caleb Peagler breaks a tackle to gain crucial yards for the Rangers.
Sweet Revenge
October 6, 2025
Senior Jacey Owens blocks the ball from Brennans' attempt to score a point. The team looks to enter its second round of distirct this Friday.
Ranger Roundup
October 1, 2025
Junior Lilly Koeing is one of many athletes who is State Bound in the 3200 meter run.
Ranger Roundup
April 25, 2025
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Apr 26 / Softball
Pictured here is one of the many black iPhone 17's that are currently being sold.
iPhone 17: New update or just a new color
Vicente Pena, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025

On September 9, 2025, Apple announced the new iPhone 17 at its event. Apple also discussed other products releasing soon, including the iPhone...

The rhythm of success
The rhythm of success
Bryden Bell, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

Senior Zachary Niles recently earned a spot in the 5A All-State Band, making history as the school's first percussionist to do so.  "I’ve...

Bryce Palmer standing over Whitehouse's Carter McLaughlin after state final win. (SV Ranger Wrestling)
Bringing it all home
February 21, 2025
After the defense stops the ball against Victoria East on Nov. 7, defensive lineman Justin Roberts trots back to the sideline.
On the grind
December 2, 2024
Photo by Element5 Digital via Unsplash.
Top 10 Thanksgiving foods
November 19, 2024
Senior Jack Ruston thanks the crowd as he leaves the stage after performing at the talent show.
Show stopping number
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2025

By NetEase / Marvel Games - https://www.marvel.com/games/marvel-rivals, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76498938
What is the hype around the Marvel Rivals ?
Jonathan Jones, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

Marvel Rivals is a relatively new  video-game produced by the NetEase games production company in China. The game introduces all different types...

Student support specialist Hope Zettler wraps a tamale while making them with the culinary classes on Tuesday.
Culinary students, teachers make homemade tamales
Mali Noska, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Kyle MacLachlan and Isabella Rossellini in David Lynch's "Blue Velvet." (Paramount Pictures)
Crime and mystery, “Blue Velvet” 40 years later
Austen Young, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025

On January 15, 2025, David Lynch passed away. The hailed director, musician and painter died of emphysema, a lung disease resulting from his...

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