With the Iowa state swim meet done and over with, it is time to recap the season and the meet itself.  The girls’ swim season had a lot going for it this year. The pool got renovated and they had...

High school sports all around the United States have been struggling to stay in season with COVID-19 looming over the nation. Some schools managed to get their sports programs through the fall season without...

Every year, high school football players from across the country commit to play at colleges across the nation. Often faced with the challenge of picking the right level, many athletes are finding junior...

Playing a sport can increase the likelihood of obtaining a physical injury which can be recovered from quickly, but some can end careers and progress to damaging mental health. Senior Anna Kunau has...

When it comes to making school history, the members of the Pleasant Valley Platinum dance team have been there and done that. Within the last two seasons alone, they have done it over three times.  During...

While COVID-19 has changed the lives of countless Americans, it has also altered the Class of 2021 athletes' future plans. In the United States, roughly 7% of high school athletes go on to play sports...

On Nov. 10, Iowa’s governor Kim Reynold announced new restrictions on high school sports. This came as a shock to many as the state had allowed many fans at games during the fall sports season. These...

Five months ago, the odds were highly stacked against the Pleasant Valley Platinum dance team. With no camp, no summer practices and a raging pandemic, their chances at state were slim to none.  But...

For many high school athletes in the state of Iowa, being a part of an All-State team is a distinguished honor. This is no different for cheerleading.  For most sports, to be considered All-State,...

Football, cross country, girls swimming, boys golf and other fall sports that took place this season finished without any interruptions. Even though lineups had to change due to COVID-19, the seasons were...

As the  seasons for many sports progress, stadiums have begun reducing restrictions. This has led many spectators to question whether it is safe to attend games. Professional leagues such as the NBA...

Graceful, an adjective often associated with women, might be the perfect word to describe dancers when they are in their element. But one Pleasant Valley senior is breaking both boundaries and stereotypes...