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Sam Johnson putts at Midland Golf Club during the conference tournament.

The final stretch: Boys’ golf team prepares for state tournament

Daniel Zietlow, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

“Get better everyday,” was the season’s goal set by head coach Mike Nedelcoff, and that's exactly what the Pleasant Valley Boys Golf team has done.  After a dominating season this fall, the team...

Senior Sam Johnson at this years conference tournament in Kewanee.

Athlete of the Week- Sam Johnson

Maura Peters, Photo Manager October 3, 2022

After shooting a career low and winning medalist honors at the 2022 Mississippi Athletic Conference tournament, Senior Sam Johnson bypassed his closest competitor by 9 strokes. Being down two shots after...

The PV Cheer youth clinic sparked a change for the children of the community, preparing and guiding them for their future of high school athletics.

The bright future of cheerleading

Caity Burke, Social Media Manager October 3, 2022

Nothing compares to the hopeful and excited look on children's faces while exploring new sports. Through the PV Cheer Kids Clinic, children are becoming inspired by older athletes while simultaneously ...

The race to the finish has become a forced pressure for many high school students across the country.

The pressures of media and rankings on high school athletes

Lydia Sommer, PV only Editor October 3, 2022

Win or lose, high school athletes are prone to the scrutiny of their opponents, coaches, teammates and most importantly, themselves. Fueling this is the effects of media and rankings. Through running...

Chloe Cline with her future Evansville volleyball teammates. As an early enrollee, Cline will have the opportunity to develop friendships and adjust to college life ahead of student-athletes on a traditional graduation timeline.

Ahead of the competition: Student-athletes graduate a semester early

Gretchen Highberger, Copy Editor September 27, 2022

The transition out of high school presents a slew of challenges for all college freshmen. Living away from parents or guardians for the first time, learning to adapt to new food and new housing and navigating...

The Pleasant Valley Boys Cross Country Freshman-Sophomore team darts off the start line together as spectators cheer on.

Future all-stars shine bright at Jim Boughton Invitational

Pranav Suresh, A&E Editor September 26, 2022

Fast, as a pack and in the front. That was the game plan for PV’s freshman-sophomore team at the Jim Boughton invitational on Sept. 22. They did exactly that.  On a perfect, 60 and sunny day for...

Jacob Mumey and Taurn Vedula running the state qualifying 3200 last spring at North Scott

Track athletes can’t stop breaking records

Daniel Zietlow, Sports Editor September 19, 2022

Records are meant to be broken and the sport of track and field in Iowa has seen no shortage of broken records.  Over the past few years, running in Iowa has increasingly become more competitive and...

Meetings and discussions with coaches over time can influence fear or worry within an athlete.

Pressure to perform

Caity Burke, Social Media Manager September 19, 2022

Sports practices are a place for adrenaline, excitement and exhilaration, at least that’s how it should be. As athletes grow, so has the pressure, causing love for sports to diminish.  At a young...

Following Iowa’s win over Iowa State this past weekend, fans are claiming “Cyclone State” as the new title of Iowa.

Cyclone or Hawkeye state?

Maura Peters, Photo Manager September 19, 2022

Following the University of Iowa’s loss to Iowa State’s football team this past weekend for the first time since 2014, fans have begun to ponder one essential question; is Iowa truly a Hawkeye state,...

Runners Khushi and Muskan Mehta come together after finishing the Spartan Challenge on September 4th.

Inhale… and exhale

Karin Fowler, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

As more and more sports teams at Pleasant Valley qualify for their respective state tournaments, fans are left wondering just what it is that Spartan athletes have that the rest of the state is missing....

Serena Williams competing in the 2020 US Open. Naomi Osaka finished first in the Open that year.

Rallies, rackets and retirement: Serena Williams’ final farewell

Katy Babcock, Copy Editor September 7, 2022

Serena Williams has dominated women's tennis since she was just 17 years old. After a lifetime on the courts, this household name is preparing for retirement.  Not only has Williams advanced the sport...

The starting line for PV XC at Saturday’s race.

Cross country running through adversity

Sam Brown, Copy Editor September 6, 2022

In cross country, which many consider the most physically and mentally demanding sport, adversity is unavoidable. The manner in which these athletes consistently put strain on their bodies allows them...

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