Author: Amy Veloz

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams protected their home courts Wednesday, Sept. 9, as both squads earned victories over Adelson. The Trojan girls secured a 10-5 win, while the boys edged Adelson 10-8 in a match that remained close through all three rounds. Pahrump’s girls opened the afternoon by claiming four of the six available points. Mia Alvarez contributed a singles victory, while the doubles teams of Milly Khandpur and Nyomi Skinner and Lily Gregory and Wendy Rodríguez Ortiz also earned wins. Kimberly Hernandez and Sophia Mejia Jimenez added another point for the Trojans. The girls…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls’ volleyball team faced a demanding two-day schedule at the fourth annual Island Classic, competing in seven matches and playing 17 sets on Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5. Pahrump opened the tournament in Pool C at Liberty High School before advancing to the Gold Bracket at Silverado High School on Saturday. The Trojans finished sixth overall after earning three victories, including two three-set wins over Cimarron-Memorial. The tournament began against Skyridge, with the opening set quickly becoming one of Pahrump’s closest of the weekend. The Trojans trailed 24-22 before a kill by…

Charleston Peak Winery will welcome the fall season with the return of its annual Grape Stomp celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The all-ages harvest festival will feature grape-stomping competitions, live music, wine and beer tastings, food trucks and a marketplace filled with local vendors. General admission tickets begin at $5. The grape-stomping competition will place teams of two inside barrels, where participants will race to crush grapes while friends, family members and other festivalgoers cheer them on. Trophies will be awarded to the top-performing teams. Participants and spectators are also encouraged to dress in costume.…

The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team traded the Southern Nevada desert for the lakes and cooler temperatures of Minnesota as its top varsity runners competed in the Dragon Twilight Invitational on Friday, Sept. 4, at Minnesota State University Moorhead. The Trojans’ second consecutive trip to the invitational produced considerable progress, with the girls finishing sixth among 18 teams after placing 17th out of 17 teams a year ago. The boys also turned in a strong team performance, placing third among 19 teams, according to Head Coach Erik Odegard. The idea of taking the team to Minnesota began unexpectedly…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team delivered touchdowns on offense, defense and special-teams opportunities during a commanding 56-8 victory over Chaparral High School on Friday, Sept. 4. Pahrump established the lead during the opening quarter when Cade Wulfenstein carried the ball around the right side and into the end zone. Aaron Rily added the extra point, giving the Trojans a 7-0 advantage with 6:19 remaining in the quarter. The Pahrump defense quickly set the tone as well. Alejandro Rayas made consecutive stops behind or near the line of scrimmage, including one that left Chaparral facing fourth-and-6. The Cowboys…

By: Head Coach, Ben Veloz The Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country team showcased a strong team effort on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Palo Verde Labor Classic held at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas. Athletes tackled an all-grass, 1.54-mile course divided into separate men’s and women’s races. Adding an extra challenge, runners had to contend with a lot of wet grass after unexpected sprinklers turned on right before the first race. The competitive event drew large fields from around the region, featuring 141 finishers in the men’s race and 125 finishers in the women’s race. Men’s Race Seventh-grader…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team combined an active attack with a composed defensive performance to earn a 3-0 victory over Virgin Valley at home Tuesday, Sept. 8. Virgin Valley tested the Trojans early with a low, rolling shot, but goalkeeper Jessie Barajas-Roman went to the ground to make the stop. Pahrump soon answered at the opposite end as Roberto Gonzalez-Gonzalez found an opening on the left side and rolled the ball into the net, giving the Trojans a 1-0 lead. Pahrump’s defense helped preserve the early advantage. Blake Edie-Dixon headed away a Virgin Valley shot, while…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team continued pressing until the final minutes Wednesday, Sept. 9, earning a 1-1 draw against Boulder City on the road. Pahrump generated several opportunities during the opening half, beginning with a corner kick four minutes into the match. The Trojans played the ball short before sending a hard attempt toward the goal, but they were unable to convert. Sydney Crotty helped create another corner kick after being tripped while pursuing a throw-in. Mitzy Godinez moved forward on the ensuing opportunity and struck the ball from distance, sending it just high and to…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ B volleyball team challenged Virgin Valley throughout two competitive sets at home Thursday, Sept. 3, before the Bulldogs secured a 25-20, 25-23 victory. Pahrump kept pace with Virgin Valley during the opening portion of the first set. Aurora Eyraud answered an early Bulldog tip with one of her own to tie the score at 1-1, and Shemayne Bosket followed by directing the ball over the net for a 2-1 advantage. The teams continued trading points, reaching ties at 3-3 and 4-4. After Virgin Valley moved ahead, the Trojans remained within striking distance. A Bulldog…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team faced a difficult road test Thursday, Sept. 3, falling 7-0 to the Moapa Valley Pirates. Moapa Valley established an early advantage, scoring with 38:36 remaining in the opening half before adding a second goal less than three minutes later. Senior goalkeeper Jazmyn Herrera stopped the Pirates’ next attempt, securing a shot with 33:45 left in the half. Pahrump soon generated an opportunity at the other end when sophomore Avery Farruggia sent a shot narrowly wide of the goal at the 32:12 mark. The Pirates extended their lead to 3-0 with 16:14…