Gatorade’s Gx Collaboration water bottles feature athletes who are renowned in their sport and advocate for societal issues. Gatorade has added several prominent female athletes to their roster in recent...

The Dance Challenge is a touring regional dance competition hosted by various high schools and colleges in Iowa, Illinois and West Virginia. The premiere event of this year was hosted in the main gym of...

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...

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...

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....