Lily Barrett, Student Life Editor
• November 23, 2020
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...
Kelly Brewer, Social Media Manager
• November 17, 2020
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...
The Pleasant Valley wrestling team begins practicing this month despite rising cases of COVID-19 in the Quad Cities, leaving many to wonder if the sport can continue safely.
Across the nation, high...
Once the Pleasant Valley volleyball team received approval to have their season, the girls adjusted to the CDC guidelines and made it to the state tournament once again.
In 2019, the team maintained...
It has been 24 years since PV football has competed in the semi-finals of the state competition. This year, they changed the narrative with their remarkable undefeated season and will play the Southeast...
As more and more citizens are getting used to new life with the pandemic, questions have started to arise about how events and activities, such as minor league baseball, will adapt to the ongoing pandemic.
Many...
For the first time in years, the Spartans are being led into the third week of the playoffs with an undefeated record by head coach Rusty VanWetzinga.
In their last game, the Spartans went up against...
