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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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Morgan Russmann playing in a soccer game at Bettendorf High School

Morgan Russmann

Matt Mickle, PV Only Editor May 3, 2021

The Pleasant Valley girls soccer team is undefeated throughout their first 10 games of this season, sitting at the top of the state rankings as of now. The team has continuously got the job done on...

Sisters Isabel and Morgan Russmann playing together at Pleasant Valley High School Spartan Stadium. The sisters have proved to be a dynamic duo as they assist the Spartans in an undefeated season and pursue a state championship.

A dynamic duo: Russmann sisters lead their team to success

Matt Mickle, PV Only Editor April 29, 2021

The Pleasant Valley girls soccer team is 10-0 to start the season after losing last year due to COVID-19. On April 22, 2021, the Iowa state soccer rankings came out, and the Spartans were on top of...

The Masters Tournament Logo where Tiger Woods and Hideki Matsuyama have broken racial barriers.

Tiger Woods and Hideki Matsuyama: Breaking racial barriers at the Masters

Seth Clausen, Photo Manager April 28, 2021

In the 2021 Masters Golf Tournament, Hideki Matsuyama beat the odds at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Matsuyama had not only become the first Asian golfer to win the Masters, but the first...

The QC Lacrosse Association was founded in 2015 and provides a great place for boys and girls to play the sport.

Paving a new path: QC Lacrosse Association opens doors for local lacrosse program

Nathan Lokenvitz, Multimedia Manager April 27, 2021

In recent years the sport of lacrosse has migrated from the East coast, with many teams popping up throughout the Midwest and other parts of the country.  Many recognize the name, but people tend to...

Jessi Meyer posing with the state participant banner after winning the substate final game during her junior season

Jessi’s journey: Pleasant Valley’s sole senior athlete to compete in four sports all four years

Matt Mickle, P.V. Only Editor April 26, 2021

Multi-sport athletes are becoming more rare as each year passes with high hopes of excelling in their particular sport of choice. This does not hold true for Pleasant Valley senior Jessi Meyer. Since...

Coach Derek Stecklein proudly stands with seniors from PVs  baseball team who have committed to play at the collegiate level.

Becoming champions: How Derek Stecklein changes the game for PV baseball

Alex Clemons, Sports Editor April 26, 2021

Derek Stecklein with PV baseball’s committed seniors to play collegiate level baseball.Head PV Baseball Coach Derek Stecklein has been in his position for two seasons. So far, he is two for two leading...

Hunter Meyrer signs with St. Ambrose to continue his wrestling career.

Spartan wrestler buzzing his way to St. Ambrose’s new wrestling program

Sid Sharma, Feature Editor April 25, 2021

State qualifier Hunter Meyrer signed with St. Ambrose’s new wrestling program to continue his career at a higher level. Hunter Meyrer has been a varsity wrestler for four years at PVHS and served...

Seniors Harmony Creasy and Emily Wood qualifying for Drake relays in their 4x100 relay with juniors Kora Ruff and Ava Kwak, despite COVID-19 setbacks.

The lost season: How much did the pandemic set back track athletes?

Paris Fietsam, Multimedia Manager April 22, 2021

With COVID-19, lots of athletes lost their sports season. This was especially hard on spring athletes due to the onset of the pandemic happening around the same time as when the start of the season.  This...

Junior Lizzie McVey works on executing the proper golfing technique while practicing for her next meet.

Putting makes perfect: PV girls golf pursues state competition again

Beth Mooy, Info Graphic Manager April 22, 2021

The PV girls golf team has remained victorious after placing first in their first and second meets, despite the rainy forecasts. This has left them with the encouragement and confidence to continue pursuing...

Junior Erika Holmberg continues to thrive within the sport of golf, as well as her other activities and academics, while dealing with difficulties due to a rare condition in her right foot.

Battling adversity: Student exemplifies dedication despite a challenging condition

Anna Thorne, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 20, 2021

Pleasant Valley runs based off of their expectations for students. Through athletics, academics, the arts and more, “total effort” is its motto.  Junior Erika Holmberg has exemplified this quality,...

The PV baseball program is going to state led by the seven, now seniors, players planning to play college baseball.

College baseball recruitment: The home runs and strikeouts

Alex Clemons, Sports Editor April 20, 2021

The Iowa high school baseball season occurs throughout the summer, while all other states have their high school baseball season in the springtime. This difference can cause advantages and disadvantages...

Pleasant Valley spring sports teams are having a great start to the 2021 season after getting last season cancelled due to COVID-19

Spring sports start hot: PV sports continue their winning streak

Matt Mickle, PV Only Editor April 16, 2021

After all spring sports were cancelled last year due to COVID-19, Pleasant Valley (PV) spring athletic teams are off to a hot start after two years without competing. As soccer, track, tennis and...

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