Author: Amy Veloz
In a game that featured momentum swings, aggressive base running and timely hitting on both sides, the Pahrump Valley Little League Senior Division matchup between the Braves and Dodgers on Tuesday, April 28 delivered a competitive, inning-by-inning battle that kept both teams within striking distance throughout. The Dodgers struck first in the top of the opening inning against Braves starting pitcher Stetson Brown. Trustin Wagnon reached on a walk and worked his way around the bases, eventually scoring on a defensive miscue to give the Dodgers a 1-0 lead. Brown settled in after that, recording two strikeouts to limit further…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School golf team closed out its home schedule on a high note, competing in the Middle School Division Match 2026 and turning in a strong team performance against Pinecrest and Cornerstone. Playing in their final home match of the season, the Sharks showed both depth and consistency, finishing with a team score of 233. Pinecrest posted a 216 to take the team win, while Cornerstone finished at 268. Rosemary Clarke was led by a balanced lineup that saw multiple golfers turn in low rounds while keeping scores tightly grouped throughout the day. Cooper Hunn and Anthony…
The Pahrump Valley High School softball team put together a strong all-around performance on Tuesday, April 21, using a big seventh inning and steady pitching to defeat the Moapa Valley Pirates 19-5 on the road. Pahrump Valley wasted no time getting on the board in the top of the first. Aspen Middaugh sparked the offense with a bunt single, then moved to third on a sacrifice from Olivia Veloz. After Jaycie Hayes was hit by a pitch, Madison Rodriguez delivered with a fly ball single to left, driving in both Middaugh and Hayes for a quick 2-0 lead. Moapa Valley…
Pahrump took center stage this past weekend as some of Nevada’s top young musicians gathered for the 2026 Nevada Music Educators Association (NMEA) Small Schools All-State Band and Orchestra Festival. Hosted by Pahrump Valley High School and Rosemary Clarke Middle School, the event was held Saturday, April 18 at Rosemary Clarke Middle School. The festival brought together standout high school musicians from rural communities across the state—students who earned their place through a competitive audition process. Among those selected were 10 Pahrump Valley High School students, representing a strong local presence in both the band and orchestra ensembles. PVHS participants…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys golf team closed out its regular season league play on a strong note Wednesday, April 22, turning in a solid performance at Coyote Springs Golf Club in Moapa as they prepare for the postseason. Competing in the final league match before Regionals, the Trojans finished second overall with a team score of 357, trailing only Virgin Valley, which took the top spot with a 334. Boulder City placed third, followed by Moapa Valley in fourth, while individual golfers from Civica, Coral Academy and The Meadows also competed in the 30-player field. Leading the way…
Before the first pitch was even thrown, Saturday’s matchup between Pahrump Valley High School and Lake Mead Christian carried a special meaning. The Trojans honored their senior class—Manager Tristan Brown, and players Dominic Chiancone, Leland Delgado, Kayne Horibe, Jack Walker, Vinny Whitney, and Dominik Wilson—alongside their families in a pregame ceremony that included a memorable first pitch from each senior’s father. Head Coach Drew Middleton called the moment a meaningful step forward for the program. “Senior day was special. I am huge into tradition, and I think what we did for the seniors Saturday is a big step into starting…
The Pahrump Valley High School softball team battled through early adversity and delivered a strong late-game surge to secure a 7-5 road victory over Southeast Career Tech (SECTA) on Friday, April 17. With Jaycie Hayes in the circle for the Trojans, Pahrump Valley combined timely hitting with key defensive plays to turn a mid-game deficit into a statement win. Pahrump Valley threatened early in the top of the first. Olivia Veloz reached on a dropped third strike, and Hayes followed with a hard-hit single to center to put two runners on. The Trojans continued to apply pressure with balls in…
The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team turned in a strong all-around performance on the road Tuesday, April 21, rolling to a 12-1 win over Moapa Valley behind steady pitching and a lineup that found its rhythm as the game progressed. Pahrump Valley was set down in order in the top of the first, but the tone quickly shifted in the bottom half as the Trojans’ defense came out sharp. With Cody Fried on the mound, Moapa Valley was retired on three consecutive ground balls—two handled cleanly by shortstop Tony Whitney and another by third baseman Anthony Montanez—setting an early…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity boys volleyball team showed persistence and flashes of strong play in a home matchup against the Moapa Valley Pirates on Friday, April 17, battling through two competitive sets. In the opening set, the Trojans stayed within reach throughout, responding to early momentum swings with hustle and smart plays. A long rally early on was capped by a diving save from Blake Edie-Dixon, helping keep the point alive before Moapa sent the ball out to even the score at 2-2. From there, Pahrump Valley found rhythm, capitalizing on Pirate errors—including multiple hits into the…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ volleyball team put together a strong and energetic performance at home on Friday, April 17, opening the match with a hard-fought first-set win before continuing to battle point-for-point with the Moapa Valley Pirates across four competitive sets. Pahrump Valley found its rhythm early in the opening set after falling behind 0-3. The Trojans responded with a steady run, highlighted by strong serving from William Coen and a series of defensive stops at the net. A block and back-to-back errors from Moapa Valley helped swing momentum, giving the Trojans a 6-3 lead. From there, Pahrump…