Author: Amy Veloz

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…

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 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 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…

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…

The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team hosted its final home meet of the season on Thursday, April 16, combining a full slate of competition with a meaningful Senior Night celebration that recognized one of the program’s largest graduating classes. Before the first event began, seniors Manager Delaney Abbatte, Ulisses Alvarez, Julie Briggs, Kyndra Cardwell, Dyana Castro, Jayden Crisler, Ben De Santiago, Sam Grabbe, Akim Khan, Diona Nixon, Jules Ondrisko, Citlaly Ruvalcaba, Joseph Scheer, Sonny Skinner, Josh Slusher, Timmy Stutzman, Savannah Thompson, Brenden Thorn, Aydon Veloz and Jace Wulfenstein were honored alongside their families. Head Coach Dan Nagle…

The culinary classroom at Pahrump Valley High School transformed into an immersive dining experience on Wednesday, April 22, as senior Timmy Stutzman brought his vision to life with his showcase dinner, A Forest at Night. Building on the anticipation created ahead of the event, the evening itself more than delivered—offering guests a thoughtfully crafted menu that carried its theme seamlessly from the first bite to the last. The night opened with a refreshing mixed berry sorbet, a light and vibrant palate cleanser that set the tone for what was to come. From there, diners were welcomed into the heart of…

The Pahrump Valley High School Hope Squad took a meaningful step forward in both community engagement and student-led initiative on Saturday, April 18, hosting its inaugural 5K run at Discover Park. Drawing approximately 66 runners and walkers across a wide range of age groups, the event not only brought people together for a morning of activity, but also served as a successful fundraiser to support the club’s ongoing mission. At the center of the event was PVHS Senior, Akim Khan, whose idea helped bring the 5K to life. According to Hope Squad advisor Amber Lugo, the concept quickly gained traction…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity track and field team got a full preview of postseason competition at the Skyhawk Invitational, held April 17–18 at Silverado High School. Structured to mirror the format of regional and state meets, the two-day event challenged athletes across a wide range of events, with only the throwing competitions absent due to facility limitations. The meet opened with the 4×800 relay, where the boys team faced an early setback but still delivered one of the top performances of the weekend. During the handoff, Josh Gent was clipped, losing a shoe and forced to run both…

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…