Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team honored its seniors and their families before putting together an evening of sustained offensive pressure against Boulder City on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Trojans created scoring opportunities throughout both halves, but a first-half penalty kick proved decisive as the visiting Eagles earned a 1–0 win. Before kickoff, eight seniors were recognized alongside their families: Randall Pangilinan, who is graduating early, Samuel “Sammy” Mendoza, TC Hone, Ryan Nunez Manzo, Rafael Sanchez Veliz, Miguel Frias-Esparza, Jessie Barajas-Roman and Omar Becerra Gastelum. The ceremony gave the players an opportunity to share their recognition with…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team produced an early lead, two touchdown drives and several determined defensive stands against the Moapa Valley Pirates on Friday, Oct. 9, during a Homecoming evening filled with recognition and school spirit. Preston Dockter scored both Trojan touchdowns in the 37-16 loss, while halftime brought the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen and performances connecting current students with returning alumni. Before kickoff, PVHS recognized its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Jeremy Albertson, Jackie Stobbe, Fred Schmidt, Morgan White, Dave Harris and Jill Harris. Jeremy Albertson was unable to attend due to the…
Kym Atwell has been named Nevada State Director for the All American Girl youth development program, bringing plans for regional queen appointments and local preparation workshops to a program centered on natural beauty, poise, personality, public speaking and community service. Currently offered in 14 states, including Nevada, All American Girl welcomes female participants ages 1 through 26. Its guiding phrase, “Crowns with a purpose,” reflects an emphasis on personal development and community involvement alongside competition. “We have tons of fun, great events and encourage all of our participants to strive to be the best version of themselves,” Atwell shared. Nevada…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ volleyball B team closed its season at home against Moapa Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 13, putting together a competitive opening set and continuing to work for points throughout a two-set loss. The Pirates won 25-21 and 25-14, but the Lady Trojans’ final match included determined defensive efforts, well-placed tips and a late serving run that brought Pahrump even with Moapa Valley in the first set. The evening marked the conclusion of a season of growth for the young team, with each match providing opportunities to develop serving, passing, communication and confidence on the court.…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team paired a celebration of its seniors with a shutout victory on Wednesday, Oct. 14, defeating Equipo Academy 2–0 at home. First-half goals by Melissa Nunez-Ramirez and Avery Farruggia gave the Lady Trojans an early advantage, and Pahrump protected that lead through the final whistle. Before kickoff, the Trojans honored senior manager Malynda Scheer and senior players Michell Villalobos, Sydney Crotty, Paola Aguilar Alarcon and Jazmyn Herrera alongside their families. The ceremony recognized the seniors’ contributions to the program before the team took the field for a successful evening. Pahrump began creating…
Pahrump Valley High School celebrated six additions to its Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend, honoring a class whose connections to the school brought together former athletes, coaches, families and longtime members of the Trojan community. Jeremy Albertson, Fred Schmidt, Jackie Stobbe, Morgan White, Dave Harris and Jill Harris were introduced during the Homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, before being formally honored and inducted at a dinner at Steel Bound on Saturday, Oct. 10. Their induction brings the PVHS Hall of Fame to 98 members. Steel Bound donated the space for the celebration, while the booster club paid…
Pumpkins, costumes and fresh-baked treats will be part of the fun when Green Life Produce hosts its fourth annual Pahrumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 10. The free event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at 6640 Hawkins Way in Pahrump, offering families an afternoon of seasonal activities and opportunities to shop with local vendors. The family-owned business’s celebration will feature a pumpkin patch, free face painting, food trucks, music and a free photo area where visitors can capture memories of their fall outing. Pumpkins will be available for purchase, whether visitors are choosing one to take home or…
Making dinner is the worst part of my day. It’s not the cooking itself, or even the endless chore of deciding what to feed our family of five. I find meal planning and recipe perfecting enjoyable. I actually like cooking for the most part, and I love sitting down to eat together when dinner is done. My dislike is the atmosphere. We eat dinner at 5 o’clock. By the time 4 rolls around, my kids are tired and cranky. I don’t allow snacking after 3:30 so they’ll actually eat their dinner (I’m a monster, I know). Add the exhaust fan…
Zander Thompson earned a seventh-place finish to lead Pahrump Valley High School’s cross country runners at the 2026 O’Dea Frosh-Soph meet at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The meet featured a 2.5-mile course with separate races for freshman and sophomore boys and girls. The top 15 finishers in each race received a shirt and a medal, while medals were awarded to the top 30. Thompson finished first for the Trojans in the boys’ freshman race, completing the course in 15 minutes, 54.6 seconds. His seventh-place performance secured both a shirt and a medal, giving Pahrump…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country teams wrapped up their season with their longest race of the year on Saturday, Oct. 3, competing at Floyd Lamb Park in a meet hosted by the College of Southern Nevada. The season finale gave the Sharks one last opportunity to put their training into practice over a longer distance. Paul Clouser led the boys to an eighth-place finish among 12 teams, while A’riyah Ruffin paced the girls to ninth overall. Clouser completed the boys’ 2.1-mile course in 12 minutes, 58.8 seconds, finishing 13th overall. Ozias Ofseur followed with a time of 13:24.5,…