Author: Amy Veloz

The Pahrump Valley Volleyball Club wrapped up its season on the court at Schofield, closing out the final tournament of the year with an 8:00 matchup against a strong Teal team. While the result didn’t fall in their favor, the match served as a fitting reflection of the team’s progress, resilience, and competitive spirit built throughout the season. The opening set began with energy on Pahrump Valley’s side as Miani Freitas-Faamai delivered an early spike to put her team on the board, quickly followed by an ace that gave the squad early momentum. Throughout the set, Miani remained a key…

The stage lights are shining a little brighter for Pahrump Valley High School’s theatre program this year, as students have earned multiple nominations for the prestigious Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards, held at The Smith Center. Recognizing their production of Monty Python’s Spamalot, PVHS performers and the ensemble as a whole have been honored across several major categories, highlighting both individual talent and the strength of the program overall. Leading the nominations is Ethan O’Rourke, who was named an Outstanding Lead Actor nominee, while Kylee Siegmund earned recognition as an Outstanding Lead Actress nominee. Both honors place them among…

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…

What started as an email that seemed too good to be true turned into a moment the Pahrump Valley High School football program won’t soon forget. Roughly six weeks ago, PVHS Athletic Administrator Kristin Baker received a message offering a donation to the Trojans football program—an offer that initially raised some skepticism. “I definitely thought it was phishing,” she said. “But when we responded, it turned into something completely unexpected.” That unexpected opportunity came courtesy of the Las Vegas Raiders and the Raiders Foundation, who invited the Trojans to be part of their Festival of Football celebration in Las Vegas.…

The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team delivered another strong and encouraging showing at the Richard Lewis Invitational in Moapa on Friday, April 24, turning in a meet filled with personal bests, standout finishes and even a pair of school records as the postseason draws closer. Even without entries in the 4×800-meter relay, the Trojans wasted no time making their presence felt on the track. In the hurdles, Ulisses Alvarez led the way for the boys in the 110-meter race with a time of 19.44, while the girls group showed impressive depth in the 100-meter hurdles. Ella Odegard…

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team leaned on timely adjustments, steady pitching, and strong defensive execution to earn a 4-1 win over Moapa Valley at home on Thursday, April 23, closing out league play on a positive note. Moapa Valley threatened early in the top of the first, opening the game with back-to-back singles to put immediate pressure on the Trojans’ defense. With runners on, Pahrump Valley turned to its infield to settle things down. Tony Whitney and Anthony Montanez combined on a fielder’s choice to cut down a runner advancing, and Montanez finished the inning with a clean…

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…

A physician serving patients in Southern Nevada has earned international recognition, underscoring both his expertise and the broader impact of cardiovascular specialists in the region. Dr. Chowdhury H. Ahsan, a cardiologist with Nevada Heart & Vascular Center, has been named chair of the International Committee of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). His appointment is effective immediately, and he will serve a two-year term in the role. The position places Dr. Ahsan in a leadership role within a globally respected organization dedicated to advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine and improving patient outcomes. “Congratulations to Dr. Chowdhury for…

The Pahrump Valley High School softball team put together a strong all-around performance on the road Tuesday, April 28, earning a decisive win over Needles behind dominant pitching from Jaycie Hayes and a lineup that came alive early and often. Pahrump Valley wasted little time getting traffic on the bases in the top of the first. Aspen Middaugh led things off with a single, and Jaycie Hayes followed with a base hit of her own to put two runners aboard. While the Trojans couldn’t push a run across in the opening frame, the early contact set the tone. In the…

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…