Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team delivered an impressive performance at the inaugural Faith Lutheran Harvest race, using the event as a vital warm-up for Regionals. Both the boys and girls teams performed well, readying themselves for the season’s next big challenge. “The race was a great warm-up to Regionals,” Coach Odegard explained. “We had a specific goal we were trying to achieve during this race. Grabbing some confidence and running faster this week was all we were trying to do. The athletes in the open races for both the boys and girls did exactly what we wanted—they…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ soccer team showed resilience and determination over two hard-fought matches, earning ties against Cimarron-Memorial on October 18 and Sunrise Mountain on October 21. Despite facing injuries and limited substitutions, the Trojans played with heart and grit, never backing down against strong opponents. Battle Against 5A Cimarron-Memorial – October 18 Both JV and Varsity teams took on the challenge of facing the 5A Cimarron Spartans, delivering impressive performances. The JV match ended in a 2-2 tie after Rosie Miller scored both goals for the Trojans. However, the team faced adversity when defender Haylee Barajas was…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans displayed grit and determination on October 22, 2024, in their match against Sloan Canyon, despite falling 2-0. Head Coach Andrew Norton expressed pride in his team’s effort, particularly as they fought a man down for almost the entire game after Callum Atwell received a red card early in the match. “We controlled the game in the second half,” Coach Norton said. “Even down a man, we kept possession most of the time but just couldn’t finish. I’m proud of the effort.” The Trojans faced an uphill battle after the early red card, yet they…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans kept their playoff hopes alive and gained confidence in their game with two recent wins, defeating Boulder City on Thursday, October 17, and sweeping Western High School on Tuesday, October 22, during Senior Night. With these victories, the Trojans head into their final regular-season game against Losee on Thursday, October 24, awaiting the results that will determine their postseason fate. Against Boulder City, the Trojans fought hard for a 3-1 win, with set scores of 25-18, 15-25, 25-15, and 25-20. Senior Bryn Mazlo anchored the defense with 20 digs, while Sophomore Xeane Kamanu recorded…
The Pahrump Valley High School Boys’ Tennis team is set to make history once again as they head to the 3A State Tournament at Tahoe Donner Tennis Club in Truckee, California, this Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25. The Trojans will open the tournament with a challenging first-round matchup against South Tahoe, the top team in the northern region. This marks a monumental moment for PVHS tennis, as the team aims to continue their impressive playoff run that saw them clinch a spot in the state competition for the first time in school history. Head Coach Michael DelaRosa praised…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ soccer program capped off a memorable regular season on Wednesday, October 23, with both the JV and varsity teams securing wins against Mater East. Senior night festivities added to the celebration as the teams honored their seniors and prepared for the upcoming regional playoffs. The JV team ended their season in spectacular fashion, securing a 6-0 shutout victory. Rosie Miller led the team with a hat trick, while Justess Maxwell, Keira Grauel, and Cindal Monahan added to the scoreboard, with Monhan converting a penalty kick from 25 yards out. Head Coach Amy Carlson commended…
The PVHS Cheer team held a special cheer camp fundraiser, culminating in a memorable performance with current cheerleaders and PVHS cheer alumni during the Pink Game for Football on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The event was held to raise funds for the cheer program and promote community involvement. Sixty-five girls participated in the camp, learning skills, routines, and cheers throughout the sessions. The highlight of the event was the joint performance at the Pink Game, a night dedicated to breast cancer awareness. The cheerleaders, alongside PVHS alumni, showcased a dance routine followed by a chant and cheer that energized the…
Aliana Zuniga represented Pahrump Valley High School with skill and determination at the State Girls’ Golf Tournament, held October 15-16 in Dayton, Nevada. Zuniga finished the tournament with scores of 87 and 86, placing 7th overall, just two strokes shy of earning a medal. Despite challenging conditions on the second day, with rain, wind, and cold weather adding difficulty, Zuniga stayed focused and gave a strong performance. Head Coach Bob Hopkins praised Aliana’s efforts throughout the tournament, reflecting on how close she was to finishing in the top six. “Ali had four tough holes during the tournament, and that really…
The Pahrump Valley High School Cross Country team traveled to Gilbert, Arizona, on October 11 to compete in the prestigious Epic Tourneys XC Invite. Competing against small schools from across the region, PVHS athletes delivered standout performances across both the Varsity and Open divisions, earning medals and posting impressive times. In the girls’ Small Schools Varsity race, senior Aurora Whitney secured 18th place with a time of 23:04.8, earning a medal for her top-20 finish. Savannah Thompson followed closely in 22nd place, finishing in 23:39.1. Sophomore Alexis Clouser and senior Sasha Strain placed 35th and 40th, respectively, with times of…
The Pahrump Valley High School (PVHS) tennis teams continued their impressive season at the Class 3A Southern Regionals, with both boys and girls striving for individual single and doubles placements at state. The boys’ team has already qualified for state as a team, but this unique tournament offers players the chance to earn individual or doubles qualifications, a rare feature in high school sports. The first day of qualifications kicked off at Faith Lutheran on Monday, October 14, where several PVHS athletes advanced with strong performances. Milan Vasquez dominated in singles, winning 6-1, 6-4. Sonny Skinner also made quick work…