Author: Amy Veloz
A group of motorcycle riders and members of the Pahrump VFW Post 10054 gathered at the Calvada Eye on Sept. 11 to present Fire Chief Scott Lewis with an American flag connected to a remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero. The ride and presentation were organized by Dave Hall, a retired firefighter who recently moved to Pahrump after serving 33 years in Oregon. Hall said commemorating the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks remains especially meaningful to him because of his years in the fire service. “It’s near and dear to my heart, and so I do some kind…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team established an early lead and continued creating opportunities throughout the match Monday, Sept. 14, earning a 3-1 road victory over Boulder City. Omar Becerra Gastelum opened the scoring just two minutes into the match. After the Trojans generated several attempts near the goal, Becerra Gastelum found the net to give Pahrump a quick 1-0 advantage. He struck again six minutes later after making a run along the left side and entering the penalty area. A Boulder City defender brought him down inside the box, resulting in a penalty kick. Becerra Gastelum…
Pahrump Valley High School golfers Raegan Saldaña and Natalie Soto represented the Trojans in a pair of 3A matches over the past week, competing at Coyote Springs on Thursday, Sept. 10, and Siena Golf Club on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Saldaña earned a top-five finish during the Sept. 10 match at Coyote Springs in Moapa. She completed the par-72 course with a score of 96, finishing 24 over par and tied for fifth among 22 golfers. Soto shot a 132 to finish 60 over par and place 15th. The match marked another opportunity for Soto to gain experience during her first…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ tennis team returned to the court against Virgin Valley on Monday, Sept. 14, completing unfinished business from the teams’ first league meeting and earning a 38-26 victory in a series of tiebreaker matches. The teams entered Monday’s competition tied after their earlier match in Virgin Valley. During that initial meeting, Pahrump’s top two singles players led the way, with Chanel Anthony and Aurora Bowers each winning all three of their sets. The doubles team of Milly Khandpur and Nyomi Skinner added two victories in three sets, while Lily Gregory and Wendy Rodríguez Ortiz earned…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team scored in the final seconds Monday, Sept. 14, to secure a 3-2 road victory over Boulder City. Pahrump began creating opportunities early, earning a corner kick from the right side before Santiago Casanova sent a deep shot toward the goal. The Trojans’ goalkeeper also remained alert at the other end, recording a pair of saves to keep the match scoreless. With approximately 10 minutes remaining in the opening half, Pahrump produced two quick attempts. The first struck the goalpost, while the follow-up shot missed its target. Boulder City broke through…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team scored three times during the opening half and protected its advantage after the break to earn a 3-1 victory over the Moapa Valley Pirates at home Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Trojans began creating opportunities almost immediately, putting a shot on goal during the opening minute. Moapa Valley answered with two quick attempts, but Pahrump settled into the game and began spending more time in its attacking end. Anthony Aguilar tested the Pirates’ goalkeeper with a deep shot before Jessie Barajas-Roman made a run along the left side and sent the…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team continued pressing for an equalizer until the final minutes Wednesday, Sept. 16, but the Trojans came up just short in a 2-1 home loss to the Moapa Valley Pirates. Pahrump established its attack early, recording two shots within the opening two minutes. The Trojans sent another ball across the face of the goal shortly afterward and followed with a shot that was collected by the Moapa goalkeeper. Miguel Frias-Esparza helped limit the Pirates at the other end, battling for possession and clearing the ball away from danger. TC Hone later found…
Members of the Pahrump community gathered Friday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, military personnel and civilians whose actions demonstrated extraordinary courage that day. Hosted by the Pahrump Valley Rotary Club, the 25th anniversary memorial began at 8:30 a.m. on the grounds of The Calvada Eye. The ceremony included prayers, patriotic observances, community speakers and the ringing of a bell at the times marking pivotal moments in the attacks. The Nye County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard opened the ceremony with the presentation of the colors. Pastor…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity volleyball team combined aggressive serving with steady play at the net to sweep Cristo Rey at home Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Trojans claimed the opening set 25-15 before overcoming an early deficit and pulling away for a 25-14 victory in the second. Emri Wulfenstein opened the match with a spike from the left side, and Ariana Apolinar followed with an ace to give Pahrump an immediate 2-0 advantage. Wulfenstein later served consecutive aces, while Daisy Skougard added another as the Trojans built a 7-2 lead. Pahrump continued creating points throughout its lineup. Abigail…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team gained momentum as Thursday’s match progressed, putting together several strong offensive sequences in a two-set loss to the Virgin Valley Bulldogs on Sept. 3 at home in Pahrump. Virgin Valley won the match 25-15, 25-16, but the Trojans responded to a difficult opening set with improved communication and a more balanced attack in the second. The match marked the return of freshman Emri Wulfenstein, who quickly became involved in Pahrump’s offense. After Virgin Valley claimed the opening point, Wulfenstein helped the Trojans even the score at 1-1. The Bulldogs gradually…