Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity football team scored four touchdowns and kept pressing through the final minute of a 56-28 loss to Virgin Valley in Mesquite on Friday, Sept. 25. The Bulldogs led 20-0 after the first quarter, but the Trojans put together a sustained drive behind quarterback Evan Strain. Passes to Nathan Elliott, Connor Witherell and Landon Holzer moved Pahrump into Virgin Valley territory before an interception ended the possession. Virgin Valley extended its lead to 34-0 in the second quarter. On the Trojans’ next drive, Strain broke free on a keeper and ran for a touchdown…
Proper disposal of unused prescription medications and its role in protecting groundwater will be the focus of the Private Well Owners Association’s next monthly meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Pahrump Valley Museum, 401 E. Basin Ave. Amy Fortin, a prevention specialist with Nye Communities Coalition, will explain how disposing of old medications properly can help keep unwanted drugs and contaminants from reaching the local water supply. As part of her presentation, Fortin will demonstrate a Deterra drug disposal pouch. Disposal bags will also be available for association members and guests, giving attendees an opportunity to…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity volleyball team put together strong serving runs, timely kills and determined defensive plays against Boulder City during its Pink Game on Tuesday, Sept. 29, taking the third set before the Eagles secured a four-set victory in Pahrump. The evening also brought a community partnership to the court. Soroptimist Pahrump Valley partnered with the PVHS volleyball team for the Pink Game, donating socks to the players and holding a raffle for a basket of goodies, with proceeds benefiting cancer research. Boulder City won 25-19, 25-23, 21-25 and 25-18, but the Trojans created opportunities throughout…
Lakeside Casino & RV Park will welcome families for an evening of trick-or-treating when its 16th annual Safe Night at the Lake returns Saturday, Oct. 31. The free Halloween celebration will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the property, located at 5870 Homestead Road in Pahrump. Children and families can visit decorated sites throughout the RV park to collect candy and enjoy the Halloween festivities. Food vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m., giving attendees an opportunity to grab a bite before trick-or-treating begins. Participating vendors include Pizza Hut, Los Charros, Hookers Fish & Chips, Smoked Out Barbecue and…
The Pahrump Valley High School theatre department brought its largest group ever to the Southern Nevada Regional Tech Conference for the 2026–2027 school year, returning with a team accuracy award, a perfect score in technical terms and a third-place finish in makeup for Laila Lusar. The Trojans received the Most Accurate Team Award in the Nevada Thespian Regional Tech Olympics, earning recognition as the most “On Point” team. Every student in the PVHS group received a medal, giving the department plenty to celebrate following the September event. The team’s perfect score in technical terms was another highlight, demonstrating students’ knowledge…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team scored twice in the final 14 minutes to earn a 3-3 tie against Equipo Academy at home Thursday, Sept. 24. The Trojans trailed 2-0 at halftime and 3-1 midway through the second half before completing the comeback. Pahrump created chances early. Lorenzo Montaño sent a shot from the right side to the goalkeeper in the opening minute, then sprinted onto a pass from Rafael Sanchez Veliz and got a foot on the ball before it went wide. Ryan Nunez Manzo also put a shot on goal, while Miguel Frias-Esparza, Blake Edie-Dixon…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ soccer team controlled possession for much of its home match against The Meadows on Monday, Sept. 28, generating repeated scoring opportunities before finishing with a narrow 1-0 loss. The Mustangs scored the match’s only goal in the first half. Pahrump put 13 shots on goal and recorded five additional attempts that missed the target, but the Trojans were unable to convert those chances into an equalizer. Head Coach Amy Carlson said the Trojans controlled the ball for most of the match, with finishing opportunities proving to be the difference in the outcome. “Controlled the…
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country teams put together two productive meets in five days, recording a dozen personal bests at the Desert Twilight XC Festival in Arizona before returning home to lead both races at Lakeview Executive Golf Course. The Trojans competed at Toka Sticks Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 25, with runners spread across four 5,000-meter races. Several athletes lowered their personal bests, including six of the seven runners in Pahrump’s boys’ varsity lineup. Joaquin Flores led the Trojans in the Small Schools Varsity 2 boys’ race, placing 10th overall with a personal-best time of 17 minutes,…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team earned a 3–1 victory over Cristo Rey St. Viator on Tuesday, Sept. 29, on the road, with Ryan Nunez Manzo scoring twice and Samuel Mendoza adding a goal. The Trojans recorded 18 shots, with eight players contributing attempts. Nunez Manzo finished with two goals on two shots, while Mendoza also made his lone attempt count. Their scoring helped Pahrump turn contributions from throughout the lineup into a road victory. TC Hone and Rafael Sanchez Veliz each recorded an assist. Hone also led the Trojans with five shots, contributing both as a…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ golf team brought a splash of pink and a community cause to Mountain Falls Golf Club on Thursday, Sept. 24, hosting a PINK tournament to raise awareness for breast cancer. The friendly event brought together golfers from Pahrump Valley, Virgin Valley, Moapa Valley and Boulder City, representing the 3A division. With players sporting pink outfits, the round offered an opportunity for the teams to enjoy time on the course while supporting a shared cause. PVHS partnered with Soroptimist International of Pahrump Valley to host the event. The organization provided pink ribbon socks for all…