Author: Amy Veloz

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…

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…

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team delivered an exciting Friday performance at the first annual Rod Poteete Memorial Tournament, earning two victories on their home field. The Trojans opened the day with a dramatic walk-off win against the Douglas Tigers before erupting offensively later in the afternoon to defeat the Dayton Dustdevils, completing a Friday sweep. With Sam Mendoza starting on the mound for the Trojans, Pahrump Valley began the morning game on defense against Douglas, a respected 5A program from Douglas County. Douglas opened with a single to left field, where Trojan outfielder Vinny Whitney fielded the ball.…

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team opened its season in unforgettable fashion Thursday morning, February 26, rallying late to defeat the Moapa Valley Pirates 6-5 in walk-off fashion during the first annual Rod Poteete Memorial Tournament at Pahrump Valley High School. In a game full of momentum swings, resilience, and timely execution, the Trojans quite literally “sank the ship,” storming back in their final at-bat to hand their rival Pirates a dramatic defeat. Moapa Valley, playing as the visiting team, struck first in the opening inning. The Pirates’ lead-off batter reached on a ground ball to third baseman Dominik…

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 Lady Trojans wrapped up play at the Colorado River Invitational in Needles, California on Saturday, Feb. 28, finishing the tournament with an impressive 5-1 record after splitting their final two games against the Tolleson Wolverines of Arizona and the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks. Entering the final day of the tournament, the Lady Trojans had already built strong momentum and continued to showcase solid pitching, timely hitting and disciplined defense throughout two tightly contested matchups. The day began with Pahrump Valley facing the Tolleson Wolverines, with Jaycie Hayes taking the circle for the Lady Trojans. Hayes set…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans continued their impressive run at the Colorado River Invitational in Needles, California on Friday, February 27, adding two more dominant performances to their tournament résumé. With a 6-2 win over Legacy High School and a commanding 10-0 victory against rival Boulder City, the Trojans showcased balanced offense, aggressive baserunning, and steady pitching throughout the day. In their third game of the tournament, the Lady Trojans faced the Legacy Longhorns from North Las Vegas and secured a 6-2 win in a game defined by a big second inning and strong work in the circle…

The culinary classroom at Pahrump Valley High School was transformed into an elegant dining venue on Wednesday, March 4, as students in the school’s culinary program hosted the first “Savoring Senior Year” dining experience of the year. The special evening offered guests a chance to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared five-course meal complete with handcrafted mocktails, attentive table service, and a French-inspired atmosphere designed and executed entirely by students. Every table in the room was filled as community members, families, and supporters gathered to experience the unique event. From the décor to the pacing of the courses, the evening reflected the…

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 track and field team returned to competition Tuesday, March 3, traveling to Chaparral High School for the program’s first weekday meet of the season. With the Trojans bringing the largest roster to the event, many races featured a heavy presence of Pahrump athletes, creating an environment that felt more like an extended team workout than a traditional scored meet. Timing equipment issues during portions of the meet also led coaches and athletes to focus less on official placements and more on effort and performance. Despite those challenges, the Trojans took advantage of the opportunity to…