Author: Amy Veloz
In a tough conference contest that demanded patience and focus, the Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team earned a 37–27 victory over the Moapa Valley Pirates on Friday, January 9, at home in Pahrump. The Lady Trojans stayed composed through sustained defensive pressure, relied on disciplined team defense, and delivered timely shots to secure an important conference win. Moapa won the opening tip and struck first with an early basket, followed by a three-pointer that gave the Pirates an early edge. Pahrump Valley responded with defensive intensity, as Kaitlyn Brown came up with a steal to slow Moapa’s momentum.…
The Pahrump Valley High School theatre department is preparing to bring big laughs, memorable music, and classic Monty Python humor to the stage as Trojan Musical Theatre presents Monty Python’s Musical Spamalot this February. Performances are scheduled for February 11–13 and February 19–21, with all shows beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public February 1, 2026, and can be reserved online through Cur8. Cash will also be accepted at the door. Ticket prices are $10 for students and senior citizens and $15 for adults. Direct from Broadway, Spamalot was named a New York Times Critic’s Pick…
The Pahrump Aztecs opened their winter season Saturday, January 10, hosting Clark in a home doubleheader that marked the debut of Pahrump’s new high school–age club baseball program. Coached by new Pahrump Valley High School head baseball coach Drew Middleton, the Aztecs split the day with a 7–4 win in the opener before dropping the second game 7–5, but the afternoon was about far more than wins and losses. Middleton created the club program to close a long-standing gap in game exposure between Pahrump players and their counterparts in larger baseball markets. While many Las Vegas players log well over…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team put together a strong all-around performance at home on Wednesday, January 14, earning a convincing 56–32 victory over The Meadows Mustangs. Mixing timely pressure with efficient offense, the Lady Trojans built control early and steadily widened the gap as the game went on. Pahrump Valley set the tone in the opening quarter by attacking the basket and capitalizing on defensive stops. Sydney Crotty opened the scoring at the free-throw line, and Kaitlyn Brown followed with a three-pointer from the right side. Riley Saldaña made her presence felt immediately, rebounding and scoring in…
The Pahrump Valley High School JV boys’ basketball team hosted the The Meadows Mustangs on Wednesday, January 14, leaning into a fast pace and full-court pressure from the opening tip in a hard-fought home matchup. The Mustangs struck first, but Pahrump Valley quickly answered when Anthony Montanez buried a three-pointer off a rebound to take an early 3–2 lead. The Trojans committed to pressing full court, though Meadows capitalized on turnovers and outside shooting to build momentum. A series of three-pointers helped the Mustangs stretch the lead to 10–3 midway through the first quarter. Kamden Moore stopped the run late…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ JV basketball team turned pressure, ball movement, and steady execution into a strong home win Friday, January 9, edging the Moapa Valley Pirates 51–45 in Pahrump. Pahrump Valley set the tone early, scoring first and leaning on full-court pressure to disrupt Moapa’s rhythm. Anthony Montanez got the Trojans on the board with a pair of free throws, then broke away for a layup and followed with a sharp assist to Kamden Moore cutting to the basket as the Trojans built an early lead. The Pirates responded, tightening the score late in the opening quarter,…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity basketball team brought constant pressure and energy to its home matchup against The Meadows Mustangs on Wednesday, January 14, staying aggressive throughout despite a 74–49 final score. The Mustangs opened the game with the first two baskets, taking an early 5–0 lead as the Trojans applied full-court pressure from the start. Pahrump Valley broke through at the 4:15 mark of the first quarter when Keir Sheppard drilled a three from the left corner to cut the deficit to 5–3. Meadows responded with a dunk, but the Trojans answered again as Trae Plein drove…
For Chloe Havins, high school has been a season of growth, belonging, and discovering who she is meant to be. As she looks back on her time at Pahrump Valley High School, Chloe speaks with gratitude about the people and experiences that helped shape her journey—especially the friendships she formed and the teachers who made school feel like a second home. One of the most meaningful lessons Chloe learned during high school is the importance of finding her place. Once she connected with the right people and mentors, everything began to fall into place. Surrounded by supportive friends and amazing…
Judge Kim Wanker will officially launch her campaign with a public Campaign Kick-Off Reception on Saturday, January 17, 2026, inviting community members to attend and learn more about her candidacy. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Our Place Coffee Shop, located at 1401 S Hwy 160, a familiar gathering spot in the community. Supporters, residents, and those interested in the upcoming election are encouraged to stop by, enjoy conversation, and show their support. Organizers say the reception is intended to be welcoming and informal, providing an opportunity for voters to connect with Judge Wanker…
The Pahrump Valley High School wrestling team delivered a strong showing on the road Tuesday, January 13, earning decisive victories over both Del Sol High School and Valley High School during a tri-dual at Valley High School. The Trojans controlled the night from start to finish, winning the varsity duals 69–12 over Del Sol and 60–18 over Valley, while also sweeping both JV matchups. Head Coach Antonio Sandoval said the team entered the evening focused and confident after strong practices leading up to the event. “I’m really excited to see how we perform,” Sandoval said before the final matchup. “There…