Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School boys 4×400 relay team made history on May 11 at the regional championship meet, held at Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. The team, consisting of Ben DeSantiago (10), Jace Wulfenstein (10), Deven Nixon (12), and Antonio Veloz (11), shattered the previous school record with an impressive time of 3:29.11. This outstanding performance eclipsed the long-standing record of 3:31.74, which was set in 2011 by the team of Billy Palmore, Cody Keasling, Martin Apolinar, and Dajhan Celius. The new record is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the current relay team, who…
Article contributed to by Head Coach Dan Nagle Track and field often presents a unique measure of success. As PVHS Head Track Coach Dan Nagle aptly puts it, “Track is the greatest team individual sport!” This year, the PVHS track teams demonstrated their strength and unity at the state meet, held May 17 and 18, 2024 at Carson High School in Carson City, Nevada, achieving remarkable success that may not be immediately evident in the final rankings. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams made notable strides. The boys finished 8th out of 23 teams, while the girls secured 7th place…
The 2023-2024 softball season at Pahrump Valley High School was marked by resilience, determination, and remarkable progress under the guidance of head coach Veronica Montanez. From a challenging start to a commendable performance at state, the team’s journey was filled with memorable moments and significant achievements. The season began with high anticipation as around 45 girls tried out for the team, out of which 13 were selected. “We started off a bit rocky at the tryouts because, you know, girls go from volleyball to basketball to softball,” Coach Montanez reflected. Despite the initial hurdles, the team quickly found its rhythm,…
Article contributed to by Coach Dan Nagle On the Track The two-day Regional meet kicked off with both the boys’ and girls’ 4×800 teams qualifying for state, with the girls finishing in second place and the boys securing third. Sasha Strain then qualified for state in the 100m hurdles by finishing third. Following this, the 4×200 teams mirrored the success of the 4×800 teams, with the boys taking second place and the girls finishing third, both earning their spots at state. Saturday’s events began with Aurora Whitney qualifying for state in the 3200m by finishing fourth. In the men’s 400m,…