Author: Amy Veloz
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 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 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 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 championship game of the first annual Rod Poteete Memorial Tournament brought a packed crowd and a playoff-like atmosphere to Pahrump Valley High School on Saturday afternoon, as the Trojans squared off against the Douglas Tigers, a 5A program from Douglas County, with the tournament title on the line. While the Trojans ultimately fell 10-5, their runner-up finish capped off a strong 3-1 weekend and demonstrated that Pahrump Valley can compete with programs at any level. Behind Ben Cimperman on the mound, the Trojans opened the game with confidence. Cimperman set the tone in the top of the first, retiring…
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 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…
Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi will host a community meet and greet on Thursday, February 26, offering residents an opportunity to connect with him as he seeks re-election to continue serving the county in his current role. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Artesian Cellars, located at 1731 Highway 160 in Pahrump. Community members are invited to attend, meet Kunzi in an informal setting, and learn more about his campaign and vision moving forward. The evening is designed to encourage open conversation between Kunzi and local residents, giving attendees the chance to ask questions,…
Southwest Medical Hospice, along with Optum Care Palliative Care, has received a prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating awarded to health care providers, recognizing exceptional performance in hospice and supportive care services. The rating is based on results from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback directly from family members or close friends of patients who have received hospice care. The survey evaluates the quality of care and support provided to both patients and their loved ones during some of life’s most challenging moments.…
As construction on the new travel stop development across Homestead Road from Maverik nears completion, local residents will soon have an opportunity to apply for a variety of new jobs during an upcoming multi-day hiring event beginning tomorrow. The hiring event is scheduled for Thursday, February 26 through Saturday, February 28, running daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers are encouraging anyone interested in employment to attend prepared for same-day interviews and potential hiring opportunities. Recruiters will be hiring for positions across all three businesses located within the new development: the Conoco gas station, Sbarro, and Rally’s. A wide…