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Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

League of Legends Esports Championship 2012

Esports’ fast rise to popularity

Chris Cumberbatch, Assistant Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2019

Most people have heard of the Fortnite championship winner who was 13 years old when he won $3 million from the tournament. While this may seem very surprising, it is only a part of the growing wave of...

Bella D’Antico coming around a corner during the Spartan Challenge on Sept 7.

Freshman fire

Ava Sorgenfrey, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

Top freshman runner starts her season off strong by placing at her home meet, the Spartan Challenge on Sept 7. Bella D’Antico has taken to high school cross country quite naturally. Coming into high...

Class of 2019’s student athletes that are continuing their athletic and academic careers picture on signing day.

The journey to the NCAA

Jack Donahue, Opinion Editor September 16, 2019

Pleasant Valley High School has produced several prolific athletes over the years, with some continuing their athletic career in college.  According to the US News, under four percent of high school...

Number 2, Jack Young, recieving pitching sign from the catcher.

Long awaited state success

Caitlin Crome, Social Media Manager September 9, 2019

Representing your school at a state athletic event is something every program dreams to do. For some it comes easily, for others it takes years and years of hard work, strong team leadership and rebuilding....

Max Murphy finishes his first race of the 2019 Cross country season.

New leaders at the top

Sam Rothbardt, Social Media Manager September 9, 2019

The boys cross country team has a long tradition of winning and positive attitudes, but one new thing they will have to learn is leadership.  Last year, three of the four captains graduated,leaving...

Jacob Parker practices his dribbling for the upcoming season

Off-season training is key for athlete success

Sanjiv Iyer, Photo Manager September 9, 2019

With basketball season just around the corner, open gyms have started as part of the off season training. Open gyms are student-led practices that are crucial in maintaining and improving skills in order...

The girls explore the city after many great accomplishments.

Seniors row their way to Tokyo

Sakshi Lawande, Copy Editor September 9, 2019

After years of success in local regattas, seniors Taylor English, Brenna Morley and Delaney Evans got to experience their love for rowing on an international level as they made their way to the World Rowing...

Girls cross country runners practice mindful breathing, guided by Julie Murphy.

Mind and muscle: a winning combination

Morgan Miller, Copy Editor September 9, 2019

Meet Julie Murphy, a mindfulness yoga instructor from DeWitt, Iowa. She works at a youth yoga studio and with various athletes to improve their mental game, which complements their physical training. Although...

QB Ryan Mumey lines up behind center in warm-ups before Fridays game against Bettendorf

Bulldogs deliver Spartans their first loss of year

Ian Wilger, Sports Editor September 6, 2019

The Pleasant Valley varsity football team faced off against the Bettendorf Bulldogs Friday night at Spartan Stadium, but ended the evening with a tough loss to their crosstown rivals. Led by...

The boys tennis team is all smiles after becoming a state qualifier.

The case of the freshmen takeover

Azariah Courtney, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2019

Spartan Nation’s athletics have been abundant in success this year. Surprisingly, a lot of this can be attributed to the newest members of these athletic teams: the freshmen. Tennis One freshman, Brady...

Freshman Mazen Alsheika loads up to hit a forehand.

PV JV tennis players participate in annual JV Invitational meet

Nathan Wong, Opinion Editor May 20, 2019

The Pleasant Valley JV tennis players had the opportunity to compete against other players from PV as well as different schools at the annual JV Invitational meet on May 6. There are six singles brackets...

The boys track and field team gathered around the PVHS sign prior to leaving for the state meet.

Spartans shine at the state track & field meet

Nathan Wong, Opinion Editor May 20, 2019

Pleasant Valley athletes competed in the Iowa state track meet on May 16, 17, and 18. The girls’ track and field team finished seventh in the team standings--scoring in seven events and accumulating...

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