Author: Amy Veloz
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 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…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team opened play at the Holiday Classic tournament in impressive fashion on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, earning a 75–65 victory over Chaparral High School in a fast-paced, physical matchup that showcased depth, defensive pressure, and balanced scoring. Pahrump Valley set the tone early with full-court pressure, forcing turnovers and turning defense into offense. After Chaparral scored first, Caden Briscoe answered with a three-pointer from the top of the key, sparking a run fueled by steals and transition buckets. Keir Sheppard and Lucas Gavenda were especially active in the opening quarter, combining for steals,…
In a community-wide effort rooted in awareness, compassion, and prevention, Soroptimist Pahrump Valley has launched a Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign that meets people where they already are—inside local coffee shops and cafés across Pahrump. By pairing everyday routines with critical information, the campaign aims to spark conversations, increase understanding, and remind residents that human trafficking is not a distant issue, but one that can exist quietly in any town, including small rural communities. Leading this initiative is Elaine Cassell, the Human Trafficking Awareness Chair for Soroptimist Pahrump Valley. While Cassell also serves as District 6 Director for the region, she…
Inside a blue metal building on East Mickey Street, tucked just off Pahrump Valley Boulevard, something special is happening on the mats several nights a week. At Mix It Up Academy, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is taught as both a discipline and a journey—one defined not by shortcuts or hype, but by consistency, humility, and hard-earned progress. At the center of that journey are owner and head instructor Robert Wilson, his wife Kimberly Wilson, and their son, 18-year-old competitor Zackery James Wilson, whose breakout year in 2025 put both the athlete and the academy firmly on the competitive map. Robert Wilson’s relationship…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team wrapped up Holiday Classic play on Saturday, Jan. 3, with a hard-earned 77–66 victory over the Amplus Academy Archers, finishing the tournament with a strong performance that reflected growth, toughness, and improved chemistry. Playing with a shortened rotation of nine athletes, the Trojans opened the game locked in defensively, starting in man-to-man coverage while applying full-court pressure. Early ball movement paid off as Josh Slusher found Lucas Gavenda underneath for the game’s first basket, followed by a transition three from Keir Sheppard off a pass from Caden Briscoe. Amplus responded with outside…
The past year was a time of uncomfortable growth for me. I’m a people pleaser by nature, and it was the first time I’ve had to come to grips with not pleasing everyone while trying my hardest to. A few friendships ended, a few new ones began, and my priorities dramatically shifted. I’m proud to look back and see that I stuck to my values the entire year – choosing my kids’ well-being over everything and focusing on our little family above all else. Most of the lessons I learned the hard way are a bit gruff – but they’ll…
LET THE PEOPLE OF PAHRUMP VOTE “YES” or “NO” TO THE QUESTION !!!!!The question I am proposing for the BALLOT is whether or not the Town of Pahrump should have an “Elected” Town Board beginning in January 2027 as a result of the November 2026 election. If we are successful in getting the required number of signatures, then it will all be worthwhile. Five members of the Pahrump Community went to the Nye County Clerk’s Office because they were willing to stand up for the nearly 47,000 residents of Pahrump. So, we hope that the 47,000 residents will stand WITH…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity basketball team delivered a complete road performance Wednesday night, January 7, pulling away early and maintaining control throughout an 51–8 win over the Cristo Rey Royals. Pahrump Valley set the pace from the opening tip. The Trojans won possession and immediately settled into their offense, finding Ella Odegard cutting down the lane for the game’s first basket. On the next trip, Odegard worked to the left block and banked in another shot, giving Pahrump a quick 4–0 lead. Applying full-court pressure from the outset, the Trojans forced turnovers and capitalized on second chances.…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team put together a strong, well-paced performance on the road Wednesday night, January 7, rolling past Cristo Rey behind active defense, quick ball movement, and steady scoring throughout the lineup. Pahrump Valley controlled the opening moments right from the tip. Aydon Veloz and Lucas Gavenda went to work on the glass early, with Gavenda drawing a foul on a putback attempt and converting both free throws to open the scoring. The Trojans immediately settled into a full-court press that set the tone for the rest of the night. Gavenda followed with a strong…