There were plenty of remarkable local accomplishments in the sports world in 2024 – both individually and from teams. However, as we look back on the calendar year, it became clear that one thing stood out – the success of the young women who made up the Pleasant Valley High School athletic programs. Calling 2024 the “Year of the Spartans” is an appropriate tag as five girls’ sports programs at PV won state titles.
It was a remarkable run that may never be duplicated, as the Spartans now hold titles from the calendar year in golf, track & field, softball, cross country and volleyball. The Spartans were also state quarterfinalists in girls’ basketball, girls’ tennis and girls’ soccer in their most recently completed seasons. To say the least, the Spartans have enjoyed epic success.
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“I would say the last two years have been phenomenal,” PV athletic director D’Anne Kroemer said. “Collectively, what our girls teams have been able to achieve is just spectacular.” The 2024 run began with Coach Sean Kingery’s golfers posting a 7-stroke victory over Waukee Northwest at Otter Creek Golf Course, PV shooting a two-day 627 total.
Izzy Steele (73-80—153) led the Spartans with a 10th-place individual finish as five players finished in the Top 37 at state – Anna Weinberger (16th, 81-76—157), Camille Wood (22nd, 82-77—159), Elliana Danielsen (31st, 79-85—164), and Ella Sherrick (37th, 87-79—166). The success continued with Co.
