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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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Gabe Russmann logging into NFHS Network at home to watch his sisters play basketball on game night.

Broadcasting basketball: How live streams are becoming a big part of high school sports

Matt Mickle, PV Only Editor February 15, 2021

Iowa is amongst a small number of states that has allowed athletes to be able to continue high school sports throughout COVID-19. However, this year school sports are forced to look different. COVID-19...

Gender equality is prevailing on the football field as Sarah Thomas became the first woman to officiate the Super Bowl.

Forward progress: How a woman broke gender boundaries on the world’s biggest stage

Alex Thorne, Business Manager February 10, 2021

According to Yahoo News, this year’s Super Bowl reached over 96.4 million viewers. While many were watching football, others might have noticed something a little more special.  Sarah Thomas has...

Pleasant Valley Girls Basketball team in huddle during their game against Davenport North on Feb. 5.

Developing success: How PV girls’ basketball remains competitive every year

Alex Clemons, Sports Editor February 8, 2021

The Pleasant Valley Girls Basketball team attributes their development on the court to a committed hardworking team. The team has developed and gotten better throughout the past years due to their off...

Junior Aine Moffitt and her coach, Tom Isaacson, after she placed 4th at the girls wrestling state championship tournament on Jan. 23 and 24.

Breaking boundaries: The growth of girls wrestling

Nathan Lokenvitz, Multimedia Manager February 8, 2021

Across the country, girls wrestling has been growing exponentially at both the local and national levels. But in many states, including Iowa, programs are still working to get the sport sanctioned.  As...

Pleasant Valley’s boys basketball team huddles to motivate and hype themselves up before returning to the court to face off against North Scott on Dec. 8, 2020.

Never out of the fight: Boys basketball team fighting for conference championship after slow start

Seth Clausen, Photo Manager February 7, 2021

The Pleasant Valley Men's basketball program has always been a reputable one under head coach Steve Hillman.  During his 13 years as head coach, Hillman has led the Spartans to an overall record of...

The Spartans know how to win in the toughest fights.

2021 Shield Featured Athletes

January 27, 2021
Pleasant Valley High School is filled with exceptional athletes. The Spartan Shield recognizes those athletes, their hard work and dedication to their sports with this Shield Featured Athlete recurring piece.
The Pleasant Valley Spartans beat Muscatine 21-7 on Sept. 11. Despite challenges of the pandemic, the Spartans have overcome them to have their best season in seven years.

2020 Shield Featured Athletes

January 27, 2021
Pleasant Valley High School is filled with exceptional athletes. The Spartan Shield recognizes those athletes, their hard work and dedication to their sports with this Shield Featured Athlete recurring piece.
The website that was used to host the Livestream for the state meet

RECAP: Girls swimming at state

Jonathan Chiles, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 15, 2021

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...

In order to adhere to COVID guidelines, swimmers are required to wear masks up until they enter the water have to space themselves out across the pool.

How winter sports are struggling to start their season

Jonathan Chiles, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 13, 2021

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...

Pleasant Valley football players Kellen Hornbuckle and Matt Mickle on a visit at Iowa Western

JuCo products: the route to division one football that is often overlooked

Michael VanDerSchaaf, Sports Editor January 10, 2021

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...

When an injury happens on the field, players and coaches often surround the player to comfort and help them. Injuries are often not taken lightly as they can break a sports career.

Sports injuries: How they can progress beyond physical pain

Kelly Brewer, Social Media Manager December 22, 2020

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...

Platinum dancers (from left to right) Kylie Crome, Emma Richards, Louie Conn, Maci Quam, Reagan Glaus and Josie Kaffenberger compete at the 2021 ISDTA state solo competition hosted at HyVee Hall on Nov. 19.

Platinum makes school history at state dance awards

Elizabeth Pischke, Copy Editor December 15, 2020

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...

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