Author: Amy Veloz

Students from the Pahrump Valley High School (PVHS) theatre department spent several days immersed in performance, leadership and celebration of the arts while attending the Nevada State Thespian Conference, held Wednesday, March 4 through Saturday, March 7 in Boulder City. The annual event brings together theatre students from across the state to participate in workshops, performances, leadership activities and scholarship opportunities, giving young performers a chance to develop their craft while connecting with peers who share their passion for the stage. Among those representing PVHS were two students serving in major leadership roles within the state organization. Chase Moore and…

By Girisha Kaur, MD Southwest Medical, part of Optum Good nutrition is one of the most important elements in helping to ensure current and future generations of Americans live healthy lives,[1] yet despite proven health benefits, Americans are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables in their diet.[2] According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), fewer than 1 in 10 children and adults eat their recommended daily amount of vegetables. Not surprisingly, people with healthy eating habits tend to live longer and have lower risks for serious health issues, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease.[3] So what are the most important guidelines…

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team faced a challenging matchup on Tuesday, March 10, traveling to take on the Legacy Longhorns, a Class 4A program. Despite a strong stretch in the middle innings and several solid defensive plays, the Trojans ultimately fell 9–4 in the non-league contest. Pahrump showed early that it was ready to compete with the larger-school opponent, as both teams opened the game with strong defensive efforts. The Trojans were unlucky in the top of the first inning, hitting the ball hard but finding gloves each time. Lead-off hitter Tony Whitney grounded out to shortstop, CJ…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans softball team traveled to St. George, Utah, on Friday, March 6, to compete in the March Warm Up ELITE Varsity pool-play tournament, opening the event with an impressive pair of victories against the Manti Templars and the Green Canyon Wolves. Facing teams from outside Nevada, the Trojans showcased both offensive production and strong pitching in their first two games of the tournament, earning an 8-2 win over Manti in the opener before following it up with a commanding 14-4 victory over Green Canyon later in the day. In their first matchup of the…

Laughter, friendly competition and plenty of school spirit filled the gym at Pahrump Valley High School on Wednesday, March 11, as students and staff faced off in a spirited volleyball match to raise funds for the school’s yearbook program. The event, organized by Yearbook Advisor Mr. Curtis, has quickly become a favorite tradition on campus, bringing together students, teachers and community members for an evening of fun while supporting a good cause. “It’s for yearbook, but more importantly it’s for the community,” Curtis said. “We had this where I’m from for the boys and girls, and everybody loved it whether…

Members of the Pahrump Valley Jr. High/High School Rodeo Club traveled to Las Vegas on Saturday, March 7, to compete at the South Point Arena, taking on a strong field of competitors while showcasing determination, skill and sportsmanship across a wide range of rodeo events. The competition featured events spanning both junior high and high school divisions, giving local riders and ropers an opportunity to test their abilities against talented athletes from across the region. One of the standout performances for the Pahrump group came in the junior high bull riding event, where Milo Albers delivered a strong ride, earning…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ volleyball team opened its official season this week, hosting Coral Academy on Wednesday, March 4, in the program’s first regular-season matchup of the year. While the Trojans ultimately fell in three sets, the team showed resilience, flashes of strong offense, and several impressive defensive moments that highlighted the group’s potential as the season begins to take shape. From the opening point of the match, the Trojans came out energized. Andy Sanchez set the tone early, tipping the ball over the net for the first point of the season before following it up with a…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans wasted no time making a statement at the Colorado River Invitational in Needles, opening tournament play February 26-28 with back-to-back victories over Elko and Williams. Behind strong pitching performances, aggressive baserunning, and timely hitting, Pahrump Valley secured a 5-3 win over the Elko Indians and followed it up with a commanding 7-0 shutout of the Williams Vikings. In game one, Jaycie Hayes took the circle against Elko and immediately set the tone. The Trojans held the Indians to four batters in the opening frame, allowing just a single while recording two strikeouts and…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys golf team opened its season by hosting the 37th annual Pahrump Valley Invitational, welcoming a large and competitive field of 120 golfers for two days of play. The long-running tournament featured three divisions—Gold, Silver and Maroon Flights—allowing golfers to compete against players with similar scores after the first round. Pahrump Valley entered two teams in the event, Pahrump Valley Gold and Pahrump Valley Maroon, with both squads competing in the Maroon team flight. By the end of the tournament, Pahrump Valley Gold secured a fifth-place finish in the Maroon flight standings, while Pahrump Valley…

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team carried its early-season momentum into Wednesday’s matchup against the Western Warriors, earning an 11-1 victory at home. The game marked the Trojans’ fifth contest of the young season but their first outside of tournament play after hosting the Rod Poteete Memorial Tournament over the weekend, where Pahrump Valley delivered a strong performance and finished as tournament runner-up. Sam Mendoza took the mound to start the game for the Trojans with Ben Cimperman behind the plate. Pahrump’s defense quickly set the tone in the opening inning. Dominic Chiancone tracked down a fly ball in…