Author: Amy Veloz
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country team earned three medals at the Larry Burgess Invitational in Henderson on Saturday, Sept. 26, before returning to Pahrump for several top individual finishes at Lakeview Executive Golf Course on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The two meets gave the Sharks opportunities to compete on different courses as they prepared for their final race of the season. At the Larry Burgess Invitational, hosted by Basic High School, runners navigated a 1.5-mile course through campus grounds, turf and sidewalks before finishing on the stadium track. The middle school fields included 171 boys and 149 girls. Seventh-grader…
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 varsity volleyball team opened its home match against The Meadows with a close first-set victory before the Mustangs responded to earn a four-set win Tuesday, Sept. 22. Pahrump Valley claimed the opening set 25-23, while The Meadows took the next three sets 25-21, 25-13 and 25-18. The Trojans continued competing throughout the match, producing strong stretches at the service line and several extended rallies against the Mustangs. The Meadows scored the first three points of the opening set, but Pahrump quickly began working its way back. Xe’ane Kamanu put down a kill to get the…
The Pahrump Valley High School tennis teams both earned victories over Coral Academy at home Wednesday, Sept. 23. The boys won a close match 10-8, while the girls finished with a 15-2 victory. In boys singles, Jace Eichner and Ethan Johnson each won one match on the court and received a third-round forfeit, adding two points apiece to the team score. Brody Myers also earned a point by forfeit. Brendan Torres and Tristan Torres led the boys doubles results, winning both matches they played and receiving a third-round forfeit. Samson Wagner and Solomon Wagner pushed their opponents to a close…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team kept the pressure on Cristo Rey throughout Wednesday’s home match, Sept. 23, earning an 8-0 victory. Avery Farruggia scored three goals, and five other Trojans found the net. Pahrump created chances early. Melissa Nunez-Ramirez drove in from the right side for a shot that the Cristo Rey goalkeeper stopped, and Alexis Pryor carried the ball the length of the field before her attempt was blocked. Farruggia broke through about seven minutes into the match, scoring from the left side to put the Trojans ahead 1-0. Paola Aguilar Alarcon nearly added another…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity volleyball team opened its road match against Moapa Valley with two consecutive set victories before the Pirates rallied to claim a closely contested five-set match Thursday, Sept. 17, in Moapa. Pahrump won the opening two sets by matching 25-20 scores, putting the Trojans one set away from completing the victory. Moapa responded by taking the next three sets, 25-19, 25-13 and 15-12, to secure the 3-2 win. The Trojans established their rhythm early behind contributions throughout the lineup. Henna Maiava opened the match with an ace, while Riley Saldaña and Miani Freitas-Faamai helped…
The Pahrump Youth Sports Bandits will take the field against members of the Nye County Sheriff’s Office for a flag football game Saturday, Oct. 17, at Pahrump Valley High School. The Pink Bowl begins at 10 a.m. on the high school football field, and admission is free. The Bandits are a local traveling football team for players under 11. Their game against sheriff’s officers will bring young athletes, families and local law enforcement together for a community event centered on breast cancer awareness. Organizers plan to honor breast cancer survivors on the field at halftime with a special clap-out celebration.…
By: Ben Veloz, Head CoachOn Saturday, Sept. 19, the Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country program put on a strong showing at the Silver State 3k, held at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Both the boys and girls squads delivered solid efforts across the board, highlighted by medal-winning runs from seventh-graders Paul Clouser and A’riyah Ruffin. In a crowded boys field of 197 runners, Clouser spearheaded the Rosemary Clarke lineup with an incredible pace, taking 13th place overall with a time of 12:05.5 to earn a race medal. Eighth-grader Ozias Ofseur put on an impressive display of his own, finishing 48th with a time of 13:06.1 to place two RCMS runners in the top 50. Seventh-grader Edward…
Sol Mio celebrated its ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 17, with The Pahrump Business Council, marking a new chapter for a restaurant that has long been part of one family’s life. Owner Leslie Ramirez told Pahrump Business Council representative Nina Castellanos that the restaurant was formerly Tacos Fiesta. When Ramirez’s father decided to retire and move, he gave her the opportunity to take over the space and make it her own. She created Sol Mio, refreshed the menu and kept many of the Tacos Fiesta favorites customers had come to know. Ramirez also gave breakfast a larger place on the menu…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team combined a steady defensive performance with sustained second-half pressure to earn a 0-0 draw against Equipo Academy on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Las Vegas. Both teams created scoring opportunities during the opening half, but neither could find a way past the opposing goalkeeper. Pahrump tested Equipo’s keeper early before an Equipo attempt traveled wide at the other end of the field. Sydney added two shots that missed wide, while Josie Gaitan challenged the goalkeeper with a long attempt from near midfield. Avery Farruggia also created an opportunity, pulling a shot just…