PV breaks out of their pre-game huddle after receiving final words of instruction and encouragement from head coach Amber Hall in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. “I always remind them of our game plan, where the opponent's weaknesses are, who we are serving at, but most importantly reminding them how prepared they are for the match,” Hall said. “ We have stayed ready the entire season for these opportunities.”
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Photo Story: PV wins over West Des Moines in state semi-finals
Defending state volleyball champion PV earns a spot in the class 5A finals after defeating West Des Moines in three straight sets.
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Gretchen Highberger, Copy Editor
Gretchen Highberger is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School and serves as a copy editor for the Spartan Shield. Most afternoons in the fall, she can be found at cross country practice. Since freshman year, she has been a member of Pleasant Valley Girls Cross Country and has had the opportunity to compete on the varsity squad at the state level multiple times. During home football games, she can be found behind the endzones or on the field as a member of the marching band. This year, she has the honor of being one of five drum majors. During concert band, she plays clarinet and was selected for All-State Band her sophomore year and junior years. She enjoys meaningful conversations, which lead her to compete on the Ethics Bowl team that advanced to nationals last spring. When not at school, she enjoys experimenting with the same 10 ingredients in her kitchen and using an inordinate amount of dishes to make very rudimentary meals, much to the annoyance of her family, as well as trying to fit 8 hours worth of sleep into a 6 hour period.