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
All content by Danny Grant
Graduate Julian Colunga runs into the end zone after intercepting the ball from Highland Park at the end of the first quarter.

[Photo] Friday night lights at ranger stadium

Julissa Vargas, Editor- in -Chief
August 29, 2025
Sophomore Briseida East leaps over the hurdle to cross the finish line. East competed in the 100m and 300m hurdles placing top 3 in each event.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
February 20, 2025
Senior wide receiver Brody Day leaps above his defender to snatch a pass in the end zone, securing a touchdown.

[Photo] Ranger football defeats the Bobcats

November 20, 2024
Senior Ava Annunzio (left), junior Sophia Fuentes (middle), and others celebrate freshman Clair Bolton (No. 7) on her kill.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
November 13, 2024
Senior Ava Annunzio blocks the ball against her New Braunfels opponent.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
October 30, 2024
As the Warriors punt the ball to the Rangers, sophomore safety, Hunter Haug(38), blocks the kick, allowing junior line backer, Colton Hornsby(17), to scoop it up for a touchdown.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
October 2, 2024
During last years fashion show runway senior Abbey Alcoser and senior Sophia Rosequist walk down the runway they helped create

[Photo] Every stitch counts: Fashion club to host annual runway show

Solily San Miguel, Design/Production editor
April 9, 2024
Newcomer sophomore Luke Williams pitches for the team averaging 7 strike outs per game, pitching for 5 innings.

[Photo] Returners, new faces ready to play

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
March 8, 2024
Texas State commit, senior Zach Gingrich at bat in a scrimmage against Boerne.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
February 21, 2024
Winning against Boerne Champion, the team embraces in a group hug of what was the seniors last time playing on their home court.

[Photo] The last dance

Julissa Vargas, Sports Writer
February 12, 2024
Senior Sammy Carroll (left) celebrating her and one with seniors Sidney Smith (middle) and Izzy White (right) against Veterans Memorial. They are 3 of 8 seniors who will be honored at this Friday nights home game against Boerne Champion.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
January 31, 2024
Sophomore point guard Quentin Sampson drives against Wagner Tuesday at home. The Rangers fell 66-70. Sampson had 10 points.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
January 25, 2024
Football will face Brownsville Veterans memorial in the semi-final this Friday in Corpus Christi. The Rangers are looking to win this game to send them to the State Championship game.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
December 6, 2023
Senior quarter back Ryland Walker looks to throw a pass in the first round playoff game against Georgetown.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
November 15, 2023
georgetown picture

Nicholas Dudzikowski and Zack Gingrich celebrate a defensive touchdown against Boerne Champion Oct. 20.

[Photo] Still room for improvement

Lukas Haider, Sports Writer
October 27, 2023
Anniston Mcllwain (left) will be signing with Delta State and Ryan Griff (right) will be signing with Midwestern State University for golf. Last year for the team state results, both Mcllwain and Griff placed second along with fellow teammates Cole Cantu, Aiden Page and Zach Seader. For the individual state results, Griff placed in the top 5.

Flanked by superintendent Dr. John Chapman III and Director of Athletics Brian Martinez, head football coach Larry Hill receives a trophy celebrating his 300th career win Friday night. The Rangers defeated Wagner 24-7 at home.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
September 20, 2023
Sophomore, Sophia Fuentes, serves the ball against Harlan.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Sports staff
September 7, 2023
The boys golf team won the region tournament Thursday and is headed to state.

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

Emilie Ramirez and Julissa Vargas
April 19, 2023
Varsity Boys Baseball game on March 3rd.

[Photo] Just so you know: April 3-7

Daniela De La Rosa, Staff Writter
April 3, 2023
DJ Onezine looks for a pass on the court during a scrimmage at Judson

[Photo] Ranger Roundup

November 16, 2022
Senior Isaiah Vivians makes his way down the field in the team’s 56-17 rout over Seguin Nov. 4. The win sealed a perfect district season.

[Photo] Ranger football: The 2022 season

November 15, 2022
Senior Ty Stone, junior Doug Lantz and senior Mason Birch get airborne after Lantz scored a touchdown against Hays.

[Photo] Recent Sports Photos Nov. 11

November 11, 2022
After a touchdown, senior Colton Thomasson lifts up sophomore Brad Sowersby.

[Photo] Shutting down Seguin

Emilie Ramirez, Sports Writer
November 6, 2022
During the Buda Hays game Oct. 28 on the road, senior Corry Coleman senior Ty Stone and junior Doug Lantz celebrate after Lantz's touchdown in the 42-13 rout.

[Photo] Recent sports photos

November 3, 2022
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