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Joe Wieskamp blocks a shot during one of his high school basketball games.

Muscatine grad Joe Wieskamp finds success in March Madness

Nathan Wong, Opinion Editor April 1, 2019

Former Muscatine basketball star, Joe Wieskamp, has taken college basketball by storm, leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to the NCAA tournament. The Muscatine grad was a star for the Muskies throughout his...

Coach Jennifer Goetz, Macy Beinborn, Adrea Arthofer, Mallory Lafever and Carli Spelhaug together after an impressive showing at the Iowa / Illinois Senior All Star game.

Spartans send four to Iowa Illinois All Star Game

Natalie Murphy, News Editor April 1, 2019

Four girls’ basketball seniors had the opportunity to play in their jerseys one last time while representing PV at the Iowa Illinois Senior All Star Game on Mar. 18 at Augustana’s Carver Center. The...

Juniors Addie Even and Kayla Nutt won the badminton tournament in their gym class.

PV juniors win badminton tournament

Alexander Haack, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 28, 2019

Early bird gym’s annual badminton tournament ended last month with juniors Kayla Nutt and Addie Even coming out as champions. Early bird gym is a class that takes place before the official start of...

The Pleasant Valley boys varsity soccer team gathering together during a game in 2018.

PV soccer season kicks off after a winter of preparation

Alexander Haack, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 22, 2019

After a winter full of practice and training, both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are feeling prepared and excited for the start of the upcoming season. Following a loss in the substate final...

Members of the Girls Golf Team are full of smiles after North Scott meet at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course in . From top to bottom: Madeline Patramanis, Alyssa Paulson, Brooke Harris, Lilly Parker, Allison Miller, and Danielle Henricksen

Girls’ golf swings into the new season

Trinity Malmen, Staff Contributor March 8, 2019

The Pleasant Valley Girls Golf Team prepares for a new season in the spring of 2019. The 2019 season of girls golf is during the months from February to June. However, this season is different. It...

Second runner-up Jack Williams on the left and First Place Parker Paulson in the middle take the podium to accept their awards.

Freshmen Piranhas swimmers bring home gold

Natalie Murphy, News Editor March 1, 2019

With the boys’ swim season coming to a close, many swimmers would be taking a pause, but two swimmers continue to work tirelessly through postseason, even after they were rewarded as state champions...

Athletes celebrating senior, Mallory Lafevers success in her individual race.

One united force: How PV’s girls track and field team has created a sense of purpose in their athletes

Hannah Lederman, Multimedia Manager February 27, 2019

The Pleasant Valley Girls Track and Field team has just began their indoor season, and they are ready for success on and off the field. The team has had major success over the years, being consecutive...

Varsity girls basketball players Macy Beinborn, Riley Vice, Regan Denny, and Julia Hillman are hopeful for a PV victory while cheering on their teammate, Carli Spelhaug, who scores two points for the Spartans.

The curse of the girls’ basketball regional final

Abby Riley, Sports Editor February 25, 2019

Heading into their seventh regional final game in seven years, the Pleasant Valley girls’ basketball team was breaking records and filled with confidence. But the odds fell in favor of Ankeny Centennial...

The Pleasant Valley Boys Bowling Team makes Spartans proud being IHSAA 3A State Runner-ups

Boys bowl a strike at state

Trinity Malmen, Staff contributor February 25, 2019

On February 21, the Pleasant Valley boys bowling team made history by going to the IHSAA State Championship in Waterloo, Iowa. The bowling season of 2018-2019 lasted from November to February, and...

Eli Loyd poses with his first place medal and his coaches, Spencer Leuders, Jake Larsen, and Justin Fah.

Loyd wrestles his way to a victory at the state tournament

Bri Brauner, Social Media Manager February 25, 2019

Eli Loyd was left hungry for a state championship after last year's defeat, but this year he came back in a lighter weight class and ready to wrestle. All his hard work paid off leaving Loyd as a state...

Eli Loyd with his fellow competitors after winning first place at the state wrestling tournament in Des Moines.

Spartan wrestlers celebrate an exciting season

Jeremy Ramsey, Sports Editor February 25, 2019

After a great end to the season this past weekend at the state tournament, the Spartan wrestlers have had a lot of successes to look back on at both the team and individual levels. At the start of the...

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