Author: Amy Veloz

For most high school athletes, earning the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level is the realization of years of hard work. For Pahrump Valley High School senior Kayne Horibe, that opportunity also represented a choice between two sports that had shaped much of his life. After spending years excelling in both football and baseball, Horibe recently committed to continue his athletic career at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, where he will play baseball and pursue a degree in exercise science with plans to become a physical therapist. The commitment marks the next chapter in a journey that has…

Fresh off capturing the Pahrump Valley Little League Minor Division championship, the AAA Twins took the field in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 28 for the Tournament of Champions, earning the opportunity to represent Pahrump against strong competition and closing out an impressive season with another valuable experience together. The Twins came out aggressively in the opening inning and showed they belonged on the Tournament of Champions stage right from the start. After an early strikeout, Santiago A reached on a walk and immediately put pressure on the defense by stealing second. Giovanni N followed with another walk to give…

For Julianna “Jules” Ondrisko, the 300-meter hurdles became more than another event on a busy track schedule. It became the race where she left her mark on Pahrump Valley High School. Ondrisko, a senior for the Trojans, broke the PVHS school record in the 300 hurdles at Regionals, then lowered her own record again at the State Championship meet, closing her high school career with a milestone she had been chasing all season. “It was actually a really big relief,” Ondrisko said. “I thought I had to break 46, and I was like, this is going to be really tough.…

William “Bill” Hockstedler says his decision to run for Nye County Public Administrator comes from a lifetime shaped by service, accountability and a desire to help people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Hockstedler brings a background that spans military service, healthcare administration and years of leadership experience across several states before settling in Pahrump seven years ago. Originally from Hampton Roads, Virginia, Hockstedler grew up as the son of a World War II Marine veteran and newspaper editor. He said his upbringing instilled in him a strong sense of integrity and responsibility in public life.…

The Jr. Trojans 14U championship game between Pink & Black and Blue Thunder delivered an intense, hard-fought battle from start to finish, with Pink & Black ultimately holding on for a 2-1 victory to cap off an undefeated season. Pink & Black, coached by Amanda Cardinal and Matt Smith, entered the playoff championship unbeaten, while Blue Thunder, coached by Joel Dean with Angie Musumeci and Martin Apolinar, battled their way into the title game and pushed the defending squad until the final whistle. The opening half featured strong defensive play and several key saves from both goalkeepers. Early in the…

The Pahrump Aztecs Silver 17U club baseball team put together a strong all-around performance Tuesday evening at home, sweeping a doubleheader against Liberty by scores of 15-2 and 11-0. The Aztecs combined timely hitting, aggressive baserunning and solid pitching throughout both games while showcasing depth across the lineup and defensive consistency behind multiple pitchers. In game one, the Aztecs served as the home team and quickly established control early on their way to the 15-2 victory. Liberty threatened briefly in the top of the first after opening with a single, but the Aztecs immediately responded defensively. Catcher Tristan Torres fired…

For Tayela Brown, dance has never simply been an extracurricular activity. It has been a constant thread woven throughout nearly every stage of her life — from a young child stepping into her first dance classes in Pahrump to now preparing to join the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Scarlet Dance Line. After years of dedication, performances, practices and balancing both competitive dance and high school dance, Brown will continue her dance career at the collegiate level this fall while studying elementary education at UNLV. The achievement marks the culmination of more than a decade of work, passion and personal…

For PVHS distance runner Joaquin Flores, breaking a school record was never just a passing thought. It was a goal he carried with him throughout the entire season — one that became reality at the Richard Lewis Invitational in Moapa, on April 24, 2026, when he shattered a 21-year-old school record in the 3200-meter run. Flores clocked a time of 9:55.28 in the event, surpassing the previous record of 9:57.30 that had stood untouched for more than two decades. “It was definitely a long-term goal,” Flores said. “It’s really exciting when you figure out that you broke a record somebody…

The Pahrump Aztecs Bronze 14U club baseball team showed persistence and flashes of offensive firepower Wednesday evening as they hosted Clark in a doubleheader in Pahrump. Although the Aztecs came up short in both contests, falling 18-2 in game one and 17-9 in game two, the team continued to compete inning by inning while several players delivered standout performances both offensively and defensively. In the opening game, the Aztecs served as the home team and faced an early challenge from Clark in the top of the first inning. Everett Abelar took the mound for Pahrump and battled through a lengthy…

Ben De Santiago’s name will not appear on the Pahrump Valley High School track and field record board once. It will be there three times. After helping break the school record in the 4×400-meter relay as a sophomore, De Santiago closed out his senior season by adding two individual records of his own, rewriting the marks in both the 400-meter dash and the 800-meter run. For De Santiago, the journey began two years ago with the 4×400 relay team of De Santiago, Jace Wulfenstein, Antonio Veloz and Deven Nixon. After coaches experimented with different combinations early in the season, a…