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The JV girls cross country team huddles together to motivate each other before their race in Peoria on September 21st.

Unknown but not unimportant: JV athletes matter

Morgan Miller, Copy Editor October 14, 2019

They get little attention, their names are never called in front of crowds and they never get any medals. Yet they still compete. These are the athletes on the JV team. Junior varsity athletes are often...

Chloe Clemons stands atop the podium as champion at the first Iowa girls state wrestling tournament in Waverly, Iowa on January 19, 2019.

Pinning the patriarchy: PV female wrestler dominates the competition

Maya Johnson, Feature Editor October 14, 2019

In a sport traditionally dominated by men, one female PV student is taking the wrestling world by storm.  Champion of the first ever girls’ state tournament in Iowa, Chloe Clemons just moved to the...

The Muskies attempt to block PV’s extra-point kick.

Slideshow: PV football vs. Muscatine

Alyce Brown, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 10, 2019

The team poses with their medals at the end of the regatta.

Local rowing club has successful race weekend

Taylor English, Staff Contributor October 8, 2019

The Y Quad City Rowing team recently had a successful day racing at the Head of the Des Moines Regatta. Early morning on Sept. 28 the majority of the team drove to compete in their first race of the...

Even though Nick and McKenzie Yanek live on opposite ends of the country, they still enjoy running together whenever they can.

Staying on course: Sibling runners find collegiate success after high school

Caitlin Crome, Social Media Manager October 8, 2019

Standing out in high school athletics may be a feat, but becoming a star collegiate athlete is a reality for even fewer alumni. However, one pair of speedy siblings has defied those odds by making big...

George Venzke hits Iowa City’s QB by leading with his shoulder instead of  spearing with his helmet.

Concussions’ effects on football popularity

Will Sharis, Photo Manager October 7, 2019

In recent years, athletes are hesitant to join or continue to play football because of concussions even with the new rules and regulations made to protect players from head trauma. With the lastest...

T.J. Brown gets the call from the sideline

Spartans ward off Muskies’ comeback attempt

Ian Wilger, Sports Editor October 5, 2019

The Pleasant Valley football team squared up against the Muscatine Muskies in frigid temperatures Friday night. The Spartans utilized late game heroics to get their second win for the 2019 campaign. Halfway...

Spartans Emily Wood and Erica Brohm go up for the block.

Spartans bury the Bulldogs

Ava Sorgenfrey, Sports Editor October 3, 2019

On Tuesday, October 1st, the lady Spartans took on cross-town rivals, the Bettendorf Bulldogs. The volleyball team hosted the Bulldogs in a regular play game. So far the varsity team has a record of...

The Spartans watch on as the flag is raised during the national anthem.

Spartans fall to Iowa City West after strong start

Ian Wilger, Sports Editor October 3, 2019

The Pleasant Valley football team started out strong, but sputtered as the game played out Friday night against Iowa City West in a 24-7 loss. The first drive of the game for the Spartans was a...

Spencer Brecht holding the flag of his favorite EPL team, Liverpool.

Importing English entertainment

Jack Donahue, Opinion Editor October 3, 2019

Sports fanatics tend to watch teams and players of the utmost quality, and soccer is no exception. The English Premier League (EPL) and FA Cup are some of the most popular soccer competitions in the...

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