Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls’ volleyball team put together a strong road performance Tuesday, Sept. 1, sweeping Boulder City in three sets. The Trojans controlled much of the match, taking the opening set 25-16 before following with a 25-17 victory in the second. Boulder City challenged Pahrump early in the third, but the Trojans worked through the pressure and pulled away for a 25-20 win to complete the sweep. Pahrump wasted little time establishing itself in the opening set. Miani Freitas-Faamai opened the scoring with a kill before Xe’ane Kamanu delivered back-to-back aces, helping the Trojans jump ahead…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls’ volleyball team turned a challenging opening day into a strong tournament finish, battling through seven matches over two days and ultimately claiming third place at the Vegas Classic on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29. The tournament at Durango High School brought together teams from Nevada, Arizona and California, giving the Trojans an opportunity to face a variety of competition. Friday’s three matches served as pool play to determine placement for Saturday’s bracket, where Pahrump worked its way through four more matches and finished the weekend with a victory over Lincoln County.…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team continued its early-season schedule Tuesday, Sept. 1, traveling to Boulder City for a matchup with the Eagles. The Trojans stayed competitive throughout both sets, putting together several productive stretches before Boulder City earned the 25-18, 25-19 victory. Pahrump opened the match on a strong note when Ariana Apolinar stepped to the service line and delivered an ace for the first point of the evening. Boulder City responded with a run to take the lead, but the Trojans continued working to close the gap. Abigail “Abbey” Sutton and Bentlee Chiancone helped…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity football team found itself in a defensive battle Thursday, Aug. 27, taking a lead into halftime and staying within striking distance until the final seconds before falling 7-6 to the Durango High School Trailblazers on the road. Pahrump’s defense made its presence felt almost immediately. Durango opened the game with a substantial kickoff return and began moving the ball, but the Trojans forced a fumble early in the possession and continued applying pressure. Ashton Toole helped stop a run to the left, while Erick Aguilar Zuniga later broke into the backfield for a…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ soccer team earned a 4-0 shutout over the Virgin Valley Bulldogs at home Tuesday, Sept. 1, using a strong second half to pull away. Both teams created opportunities throughout the match, with multiple shots on goal and saves at each end of the field. The Trojans continued working the ball into scoring position while their defense and goalkeeper kept Virgin Valley from finding the net. Pahrump broke through late in the first half. With 8:18 remaining before halftime, Christine Williams found the back of the net to put the Trojans ahead 1-0.…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls’ soccer team battled back from a halftime deficit Tuesday, Sept. 1, earning a 3-3 draw against the Virgin Valley Bulldogs at home in Pahrump. Sophomore Avery Farruggia accounted for all three Pahrump goals, completing a hat trick with two scores in the second half as the Trojans erased a 2-1 deficit and briefly took the lead. Pahrump struck first with 21:36 remaining in the opening half. Senior Sydney Crotty helped create the opportunity, finding Farruggia for the finish and a 1-0 Trojan advantage. Virgin Valley answered with 15:37 left in the half, putting…
I’ve been bit of a grumpy gus lately. I don’t know if it’s the lack of consistent sleep finally catching up to me, or the general overwhelm of homeschooling three young kids, but my attitude has been in a rut. A deep, muddy, no-one-wants-to-mess-with-it rut. And, quite frankly, that’s unacceptable. I have a great life, and have no true reason to be this grumpy. When ever I was in this type of mood as a kid, my grandma would sit me down at her kitchen table with a plate of cheese & crackers, a glass of milk, and a piece…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ golf team returned to competition Thursday, Aug. 27, hosting the second 3A match of the season at Mountain Falls Golf Club, where sophomore Raegan Saldaña turned in a top-five finish and senior Natalie Soto continued her first season on the course. Saldaña led the Trojans with a round of 93 on the par-72 course, finishing 21 strokes over par and placing fifth overall among the 25 golfers who completed the 18-hole match. The performance marked a notable improvement from Pahrump’s season opener at Boulder Creek, where Saldaña shot a 102 and tied for seventh.…
The Pahrump Valley High School Theatre Department is putting a new twist on its annual spring production this year, bringing “Clue” to the stage with not only its traditional student-led production, but a staff production as well. The February run is expected to include student performances, staff performances and the possibility of a combined-cast show, giving students and PVHS employees an opportunity to share in the theatre experience in a new way. For many of the staff members involved, it will be their first experience performing on stage. The idea grew in part from last year’s PVHS production of “Spamalot,”…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team faced a steep uphill climb Friday, Aug. 28, at Durango High School, but a second-half offensive surge turned what had been a lopsided game into a battle that came down to the closing minutes. Trailing 27-0 at halftime, the Trojans scored 34 points over the final two quarters, twice pulling within one possession before the Trailblazers held on for a 42-34 victory. Durango established its advantage early, scoring on its opening possession for a 7-0 lead. Pahrump began finding some room on its next drive, with Ryan Hamlin picking up yardage on…