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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

Carter Cline takes a three point shot late in the fourth quarter.

Spartans fall to Blue Devils

Ian Wilger, Photo Project Manager January 13, 2020

The Pleasant Valley boys basketball team faced off against the Central Blue Devils Tuesday night. The Spartans kept the game close until the half, but ultimately fell to the fast paced Devil’s offense. The...

Player of the week Ilah Perez makes an offensive play against the North Scott Lady Lancers.

Female athlete of the week: Ilah Perez-Johnson

Taylor English, Copy Editor December 21, 2019

Senior Ilah Perez-Johnson is a multi-sport athlete; she is currently showing her leadership and athletic abilities on PV’s girl’s basketball team.  Perez-Johnson has had a passion for basketball...

Noel Pearson leaps through the air during a state dance routine in 2018.

Female athlete of the week: Noel Pearson

Ava Sorgenfrey, Sports Editor December 20, 2019

Since the young age of two, Noel Pearson has had a passion and love for the sport of dance. Pearson loved how she could express herself and create through the sport. Since then, she has been dancing her...

 Quad City Blue’s player Stone Patten skates down the right side of the rink with the puck in on of the Blue’s regular season games this year.

Male athlete of the week: Stone Patten

Jack Donahue, Opinion Editor December 16, 2019

Stone Patten did not have to look too far for inspiration to play hockey. The Quad City Mallards were a minor league hockey team that used to operate and play across the river in Moline. With the Mallards...

The state dance team is nothing but smiles as the members and coaches pose with their two first place trophies.

Finishing up business: A journey from setback to success

Grace Halupnik, Lead Editor December 16, 2019

With all eyes watching at the ISDTA state dance competition, the Platinum Dance Team took the stage with one unified thought on their minds: unfinished business.  Each year, Pleasant Valley's Platinum...

Kaffenberger competing in the Sterling meet in his first competition back from his stress fracture in his tibia.

Athlete of the week: Ian Kaffenberger

Jack Donahue, Opinion Editor December 10, 2019

Senior Ian Kaffenberger started running as a sport in seventh grade. His love for running and perseverance as a hard worker formed him into the athlete he is today. Kaffenberger was a part of the PV...

Joey Borbeck readies to drive the lane against Burlington.

Boys basketball home opener

Ian Wilger, Photo Project Manager December 10, 2019

The 2019-20 Pleasant Valley boys basketball season kicked off Tuesday night against the Burlington Greyhounds. The Spartans earned their first win in their season opener, setting the tone for the rest...

Some of the front pages of newspapers after Woods’ win portraying how much the win meant to him and the world of sports.

Decade sports recap

Jack Donahue, Opinion Editor December 10, 2019

The past decade has embodied the great characteristics of sports: historical firsts, impossible underdog stories, unbelievable comebacks, and resounding championship victories.  As 2019 winds down...

PV athletes have created two indoor soccer teams to stay in shape during the off season.

ISL: Spartan athletes take to the soccer field for off-season training

Nate Martell, News Editor December 9, 2019

Spartan athletes are getting their dose of out-of-season training through the Davenport Parks and Rec Indoor Soccer League, creating a spur of excitement and fun for players and fans. Pleasant Valley...

Freshman Chloe Cline serves the ball at the 5A State Volleyball Semi-Final.

Athlete of the week: Chloe Cline

Eesha Lawande, Copy Editor December 9, 2019

Through years of hard work and determination, Chloe Cline earned a spot on a very successful Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team as a freshman. Cline has been excelling in the sport since she was in seventh...

All 14 future collegiate athletes sign their letters of intent on November 26, 2019.

Onto the big leagues: senior Spartan athletes commit to college competition

Maya Johnson, Feature Editor November 26, 2019

A rite of passage for many future collegiate athletes, regardless of competition level or sport, is the day they sign their letter of intent. A symbol for the cumulation of one’s hard work, determination,...

PV graduate Justin Sehlin plays in a tennis meet at Pleasant Valley High School.

Lessons for the future

Sam Rothbardt, Social Media Manager November 26, 2019

As student athletes progress through their athletic careers, there are plenty of lessons they acquire on their journey to playing collegiate- level sports. Many of these valuable lessons can be picked...

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