Author: Amy Veloz
When Alyvia Briscoe graduated from Pahrump Valley High School in 2018, she left campus with far more than a diploma. She carried with her years of athletic dedication, strong academic foundations in math and science, and a growing confidence shaped by teachers, teammates, and family members who believed in her potential. Looking back, her high school experience laid nearly every brick in the foundation that would later support her success in college and her career as a structural engineer. Much of Briscoe’s high school life revolved around athletics, where she spent countless hours practicing, competing, and traveling with teammates. She…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team brought steady pressure and a determined effort to the road Friday night, January 16, facing the Boulder City Eagles in Boulder City. Despite a strong second-half push and consistent full-court pressure throughout the game, the Trojans fell 79–63 in a contest that showcased their pace, defensive energy, and willingness to compete until the final buzzer. Pahrump Valley set the tone early with physical defense and hustle. Josh Slusher opened the night with a strong box-out on the defensive end, and after Boulder City scored first, Lucas Gavenda answered with a soft floater…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity cheer team made a powerful statement in its return to competitive cheer, earning a second-place finish with zero deductions at the Spirit of the West Championships on Saturday, January 17. The competition was held at Green Valley High School and featured high school cheer teams from across Southern Nevada. PVHS competed in the Varsity Show Cheer Non-Tumbling Novice division, the largest division of the day, which included six teams: Green Valley Christian School, Western High School, Clark High School, Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy, East Career & Technical Academy, and Pahrump Valley. Nineteen…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team closed out a dramatic road contest with poise and timely shooting, earning a 54–48 win over the Green Valley Christian Guardians on Wednesday, January 21, at Green Valley Christian. Green Valley Christian opened the night by winning the tip and knocking down a three-pointer to take an early 3–0 lead, but the Trojans quickly settled in. Lucas Gavenda got Pahrump Valley on the board at the free-throw line, converting both attempts after being fouled on a shot. Moments later, Gavenda followed Trae Plein’s miss for a putback, then caught a long pass…
The Pahrump Valley club baseball team (Aztecs) packed a full day of action into Saturday, January 17, taking on Green Valley and Desert Oasis in a doubleheader held at Desert Oasis. Across both games, the Aztecs showed steady improvement at the plate, timely pitching changes, and a late surge that kept both contests competitive into the final innings. Game One: Aztecs vs. Green Valley The opener against Green Valley began with a challenging first inning for the Aztecs. After a quick three up, three down at the plate, Green Valley capitalized in the bottom half with a string of singles…
By David Morris, DO Cardiovascular Physician Southwest Medical, part of Optum According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. By adopting healthier lifestyle habits, individuals can learn to incorporate small, but powerful, changes into their day-to-day routines that can help prevent heart disease. The CDC states that living a healthier lifestyle can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and may help lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack.…
Charleston Peak Winery is welcoming 2026 with a slate of new wine releases and a look ahead at what’s coming next, marking a bright start to the year for the Pahrump-based estate winery. The winery recently introduced several new wines designed to highlight an evolving portfolio focused on fresh, expressive, and approachable styles. Among the latest releases is the 2024 Rosé of Zinfandel, formerly known as White Zinfandel, offering red berry notes and a vibrant, easy-drinking profile. Also debuting are two pétillant naturel sparkling wines from the 2025 vintage. The 2025 Riesling Pétillant Naturel Sparkling Wine brings a lively, naturally…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans set the tone early and never let up Wednesday night, January 21, rolling to a convincing road victory over the Amplus Archers in Las Vegas. Pahrump Valley controlled the opening tip and immediately went to work. Kaitlyn Brown jump-started the offense with a three from the right wing, then buried another from the left corner moments later to make it a quick 6–0. The Lady Trojans continued to apply pressure, forcing turnovers and turning them into points. Julie Briggs found Riley Saldaña on the block for a bucket and foul, then cleaned up…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity basketball team battled through a physical, low-scoring contest on the road Friday night, January 16, earning a hard-fought 29–26 league victory over the Boulder City Eagles. The Trojans won the opening tip but struggled early to find rhythm offensively, as both teams traded turnovers and missed opportunities in a tightly contested first quarter. With just under five minutes remaining, Riley Saldaña attacked the paint, finishing through contact for an and-one to put Pahrump Valley on the board. After Boulder City answered, the Trojans found momentum late in the quarter. A three from the…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School boys and girls basketball B teams welcomed The Meadows to campus for a spirited evening of hoops that showcased energy, teamwork, and continued growth across both programs. The night opened with a special pregame moment as the Pahrump Valley Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol presented the colors, followed by a moving national anthem performed by Avery Sampson, setting a respectful and enthusiastic tone for the games that followed. The RCMS girls B team came out aggressive and confident from the opening tip. Gianna Domingo got the scoring started, finishing in transition before converting…