Each year, more advanced technology is released, allowing for more efficient and safe training of athletes. This technology is most commonly seen in professional and college sports, but has more recently...
Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor
• September 30, 2024
Student-athletes attend seven-hour school days followed by multi-hour practices. Their weeks are filled to the brim with busyness and athleticism. Physical education has been a part of students’ schooling...
During the 2023-2024 athletic year, Pleasant Valley girls athletics claimed three state titles and an immense number of first-team all-state awards. Both values reach far beyond those of the rest of the...
Once a leisurely paddle game, pickleball is becoming a competitive sport in communities nationwide. With its mix of tennis, badminton and ping pong playing styles the game has seen a surge in players of...
On July 27, the House of Representatives and the NCAA agreed to new terms regarding scholarships and roster limits for prospective, incoming and current collegiate student-athletes.
The long-form...
Superstitions can be a way to reduce anxiety and build confidence, which is why they’re still popular to this day. Especially among athletes who have their variations of a superstition they follow.
A...
Riley Rashka, Multimedia Manager
• September 17, 2024
This year made history in the world of tennis as it was the first year in almost two decades an American made it to the finals of the US Open, sparking more interest than ever in the sport.
Andy Roddick...
School rivalries began as a way to create a competitive atmosphere and promote school spirit, but have transitioned to cyberbullying on Barstool accounts. Almost every school in the country has a Barstool...
Former UFC fighter, inaugural UFC lightweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Jens Pulver is a new wrestling coach for the boys wrestling team, stepping up from volunteer coach to full-time coach.
Pulver...
The annual Bettendorf-Pleasant Valley football game is always heavily anticipated by students. While there are many Pleasant Valley football traditions, the Greenout in particular has a significant backstory....
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked a substantial step forward for women in sports–the first year with an equal number of female and male athletes. Yet, many of these positive moments were overshadowed by...
Spencer Johnson, Sports Editor, Student Life Editor
• May 6, 2024
The third annual Belmont Mile is set to take place on Pleasant Valley’s newly resurfaced 400 meter track on June 1, with proceeds contributing both the PV Cross Country team and underprivileged children...
