Author: Amy Veloz
Pahrump Valley High School students and staff brought plenty of energy, laughter and competitive spirit to the court on Thursday, May 7, as the annual Staff vs. Students basketball game doubled as a fundraiser for the school yearbook program. What began as a strong start for the staff squad turned into a thrilling comeback finish for the students, who erased a late deficit and closed the game on a dramatic run to claim a 53-50 victory inside the PVHS main gym. The opening tip went the staff’s way as Coach Julius controlled the jump ball, helping set the tone early…
Pahrump Valley High School’s Culinary Program closed out the school year with one of its most imaginative and immersive senior dinners yet, transforming the dining room into a fantasy-inspired world filled with glowing lights, themed performances and a carefully crafted menu designed entirely around the evening’s concept. The event, titled the “Royal Fae Feast,” was the creative vision of senior Breanna Smiley, a second-year culinary student who combined two of her biggest passions—culinary arts and RPG Club—to create a dinner experience unlike any previous senior showcase. From the moment guests entered the dining room, the atmosphere set the tone for…
The Pahrump Valley High School softball team closed out Regional Tournament play on Saturday, May 9 in Boulder City with a pair of hard-fought games against Virgin Valley, showing flashes of offensive power and resilience despite falling short in both matchups. Game 1 Virgin Valley struck first in the top of the opening inning, capitalizing on an early error before a sacrifice fly brought in the game’s first run. In the circle for the Trojans, Evalenne Armendariz settled in quickly, inducing a pair of pop outs to limit further damage. Pahrump had an early opportunity in the bottom half after…
The Pahrump Valley Little League Major Division playoffs continued Tuesday, May 12, with the Storm and Reds battling through an action-packed game filled with timely hitting, aggressive baserunning and momentum swings throughout all five innings. In the end, the Storm used a strong middle stretch and balanced offense to secure a 16-10 victory over the Reds. The Reds wasted little time getting on the board in the top of the first inning against Storm pitcher Oliver T. Nicholas J opened the game with a double before Liam O followed with a single to put runners on the corners. An error…
Two Pahrump Valley High School students are preparing for an exciting opportunity this summer, and the community is coming together to help make it happen. PVHS Theatre Troupe 4576 members Zachary LeBlanc and Addie Allen have earned the opportunity to attend the 2025-2026 International Thespian Festival (ITF), set to take place this summer in Bloomington, Indiana at Indiana University. The prestigious event is considered one of the premier experiences available to high school theater students from across the country. LeBlanc and Allen qualified after their duet performance ranked among the top 15 percent in the region, a recognition that highlights…
The Pahrump Valley Little League Senior Division playoffs continued Tuesday, May 12, with the A’s and Dodgers battling through a back-and-forth contest that featured timely hitting, aggressive base running and momentum swings throughout all six innings. The A’s struck first in the top of the opening inning against Dodgers starter Caleb Morales. After Andrew Chastain was retired on a pop out and Kasen Smith went down looking, Anthony Aguilar worked a walk to keep the inning alive. Bentley Shannon followed with a hard-hit single to center field, moving Aguilar to third before Jose Aguilar delivered the first big hit of…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys golf team turned in a strong two-day performance at the NIAA Regional Tournament hosted at Mountain Falls Golf Club on Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7, earning a third-place team finish and securing a trip to the State Tournament in Boulder City. Competing on their home course, the Trojans showcased consistency throughout the regional event, with multiple golfers finishing near the top of the standings against a competitive field. Leading the way for Pahrump Valley on day one was Aaron Rily, who posted an opening-round score of 82. Brody Myers followed closely with…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ golf team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the NIAA State Golf Championship, held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12-13, at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City. Competing against some of the top teams in Nevada, the Trojans battled through two days of challenging play to finish fourth overall in the state with a team score of 670. The Trojans entered the second day firmly in contention after an impressive opening round on Tuesday. Aaron Rily led the way for Pahrump Valley with a round of 77, while Travis Floyd followed…
Under sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the 90s, the Pahrump Valley High School track and field team turned in an impressive performance while hosting the NIAA 1A, 2A and 3A Regional Championships on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. With the top four finishers in each event earning a berth to the state meet, the Trojans rose to the challenge on their home track with personal bests, school records and numerous podium finishes throughout the two-day competition resulting in 26 athletes earning a trip to State. The running events opened Friday with the boys 4×800-meter relay, where the…
Pahrump Valley High School celebrated a major milestone for several senior student-athletes on Friday, May 8, as the school hosted a special signing day ceremony recognizing athletes who have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Family members, friends, coaches, teammates and school staff gathered to honor the seniors during what marked one of the largest signing groups in recent PVHS history. The ceremony highlighted not only the athletes’ accomplishments in competition, but also the years of dedication, hard work and perseverance that helped them reach the next level. The Trojans represented a wide range…