Author: Amy Veloz
By: Head Coach, Ben Veloz The Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country team showcased a strong team effort on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Palo Verde Labor Classic held at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas. Athletes tackled an all-grass, 1.54-mile course divided into separate men’s and women’s races. Adding an extra challenge, runners had to contend with a lot of wet grass after unexpected sprinklers turned on right before the first race. The competitive event drew large fields from around the region, featuring 141 finishers in the men’s race and 125 finishers in the women’s race. Men’s Race Seventh-grader…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team combined an active attack with a composed defensive performance to earn a 3-0 victory over Virgin Valley at home Tuesday, Sept. 8. Virgin Valley tested the Trojans early with a low, rolling shot, but goalkeeper Jessie Barajas-Roman went to the ground to make the stop. Pahrump soon answered at the opposite end as Roberto Gonzalez-Gonzalez found an opening on the left side and rolled the ball into the net, giving the Trojans a 1-0 lead. Pahrump’s defense helped preserve the early advantage. Blake Edie-Dixon headed away a Virgin Valley shot, while…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams protected their home courts Wednesday, Sept. 9, as both squads earned victories over Adelson. The Trojan girls secured a 10-5 win, while the boys edged Adelson 10-8 in a match that remained close through all three rounds. Pahrump’s girls opened the afternoon by claiming four of the six available points. Mia Alvarez contributed a singles victory, while the doubles teams of Milly Khandpur and Nyomi Skinner and Lily Gregory and Wendy Rodríguez Ortiz also earned wins. Kimberly Hernandez and Sophia Mejia Jimenez added another point for the Trojans. The girls…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls’ volleyball team faced a demanding two-day schedule at the fourth annual Island Classic, competing in seven matches and playing 17 sets on Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5. Pahrump opened the tournament in Pool C at Liberty High School before advancing to the Gold Bracket at Silverado High School on Saturday. The Trojans finished sixth overall after earning three victories, including two three-set wins over Cimarron-Memorial. The tournament began against Skyridge, with the opening set quickly becoming one of Pahrump’s closest of the weekend. The Trojans trailed 24-22 before a kill by…
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team traded the Southern Nevada desert for the lakes and cooler temperatures of Minnesota as its top varsity runners competed in the Dragon Twilight Invitational on Friday, Sept. 4, at Minnesota State University Moorhead. The Trojans’ second consecutive trip to the invitational produced considerable progress, with the girls finishing sixth among 18 teams after placing 17th out of 17 teams a year ago. The boys also turned in a strong team performance, placing third among 19 teams, according to Head Coach Erik Odegard. The idea of taking the team to Minnesota began unexpectedly…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School football team found success running the ball and put together a determined scoring drive Friday, Sept. 4, during a 36-6 loss to Alamo at home in Pahrump. Quarterback Champ Colon directed the Sharks’ offense throughout the game, while Corday Taylor and Ja’khai Smith handled much of the work on the ground. RCMS opened the game with consecutive seven-yard carries by Taylor, moving the chains before a high snap disrupted the drive. The Sharks recovered the loose ball, but the lost yardage eventually led to a safety that gave Alamo an early 2-0 advantage. Alamo followed…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team continued its early-season schedule Tuesday, Sept. 1, traveling to Boulder City for a matchup with the Eagles. The Trojans stayed competitive throughout both sets, putting together several productive stretches before Boulder City earned the 25-18, 25-19 victory. Pahrump opened the match on a strong note when Ariana Apolinar stepped to the service line and delivered an ace for the first point of the evening. Boulder City responded with a run to take the lead, but the Trojans continued working to close the gap. Abigail “Abbey” Sutton and Bentlee Chiancone helped…
By Phyllis Gurgevich As we get closer to the end of the year, many Pahrump businesses may be looking for ways to wrap up their capital expenditure budgets before closing their books for the year. The good news is that a nationwide trend shows that capital investments are finally rebounding this year as the outlook for the U.S. economy becomes a bit clearer. According to the recent Capex Finance Index (CFI) released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association, total new business volume with equipment dealers ticked up after four straight months of decline, increasing 2.5% month-over-month to reach $10.5…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity football team found itself in a defensive battle Thursday, Aug. 27, taking a lead into halftime and staying within striking distance until the final seconds before falling 7-6 to the Durango High School Trailblazers on the road. Pahrump’s defense made its presence felt almost immediately. Durango opened the game with a substantial kickoff return and began moving the ball, but the Trojans forced a fumble early in the possession and continued applying pressure. Ashton Toole helped stop a run to the left, while Erick Aguilar Zuniga later broke into the backfield for a…
By: Ben Veloz, Head Coach Dust kicked up into the desert air of the Clark County Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Moapa as a handful of Rosemary Clarke Middle School runners spent the morning cheering on their high school siblings. After hours of eagerly watching from the sidelines, the middle school athletes were energized and excited to finally get their turn on the course for their very first race of the season. Coaches Mr. Ben Veloz and Ms. Katie Floyd were thrilled to watch their squad step up for the season opener hosted by Virgin Valley, starting as a field…