Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ junior varsity volleyball team opened its home match against The Meadows with a strong first-set victory before the Mustangs rallied to earn a three-set win Tuesday, Sept. 22. The Trojans captured the opening set 25-21, while The Meadows answered with a 25-9 victory in the second. The Mustangs then won the deciding set 15-6. Pahrump fell behind 2-0 at the beginning of the match, but Emri Wulfenstein quickly changed the momentum from the service line. Wulfenstein delivered several aces and helped the Trojans score six consecutive points to build a 6-2 advantage. The Meadows…
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country teams adjusted to a shorter racing distance and delivered several strong performances during the Silver State 3K at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, Sept. 19. While the Trojans typically compete on 5-kilometer courses, Saturday’s event featured a faster 3-kilometer format. Pahrump’s runners handled the change well, earning two team podium finishes and nine individual medals across the varsity races. The boys’ Varsity A team placed second among 14 teams with 73 points. Bishop Gorman won the division with 53 points. Joaquin Flores was the first Trojan across the finish line, placing eighth overall…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School girls volleyball B team held off a second-set rally to sweep Faith Lutheran 25-14, 25-21 at RCMS on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Remi Saldana opened the match with a tip for the Knights’ first point, and Oliviah Gray followed with an ace as RCMS jumped ahead 4-0. Faith Lutheran recovered and briefly took an 8-7 lead, but Mia Schuerger put a ball over that Faith Lutheran could not return, then served two aces to help the Knights regain control. RCMS led 15-12 when Gray began another productive stretch at the service line, helping push the score…
Recent Pahrump Valley High School graduate Natalie Minor is beginning a new chapter in a dance career that has already spanned most of her life after earning a place with the Desert Dogs Vixens, the professional dance team for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs lacrosse organization. At 18, Natalie is the youngest member of the Vixens. The paid position will give her an opportunity to perform at professional sporting events, participate in community appearances and train alongside dancers with experience on NFL and other professional entertainment teams. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are a professional indoor lacrosse team and one…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team answered an early deficit with a productive night on offense, defense and special teams, pulling away for a 64-32 victory over Valley High School on Friday, Sept. 18, in Las Vegas. The Trojans scored nine touchdowns, forced several turnovers and built a 29-14 halftime advantage before adding 35 points during an action-filled second half. Preston Dockter scored three rushing touchdowns, Angel Ware reached the end zone three times in different phases of the game and Ryan Hamlin contributed a receiving touchdown and an interception. Valley opened the game with a long kickoff…
The Pahrump Valley High School tennis teams both earned victories over Coral Academy at home Wednesday, Sept. 23. The boys won a close match 10-8, while the girls finished with a 15-2 victory. In boys singles, Jace Eichner and Ethan Johnson each won one match on the court and received a third-round forfeit, adding two points apiece to the team score. Brody Myers also earned a point by forfeit. Brendan Torres and Tristan Torres led the boys doubles results, winning both matches they played and receiving a third-round forfeit. Samson Wagner and Solomon Wagner pushed their opponents to a close…
The Pahrump Youth Sports Bandits will take the field against members of the Nye County Sheriff’s Office for a flag football game Saturday, Oct. 17, at Pahrump Valley High School. The Pink Bowl begins at 10 a.m. on the high school football field, and admission is free. The Bandits are a local traveling football team for players under 11. Their game against sheriff’s officers will bring young athletes, families and local law enforcement together for a community event centered on breast cancer awareness. Organizers plan to honor breast cancer survivors on the field at halftime with a special clap-out celebration.…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School football team used big plays on offense and a string of defensive stops to build a 42-26 lead against Beatty at home Saturday, Sept. 19. RCMS struck with a 75-yard touchdown pass early in the game. Ja’khai Smith later broke free for a 20-yard touchdown run to put the team ahead 12-0. After a turnover on downs gave RCMS the ball back, Sergio Eyraud scored on a 20-yard run. A pass to Tom Lopez added the two-point conversion and made it 20-0. Nicholas Jones intercepted a Beatty pass and returned possession to RCMS at its…
Sol Mio celebrated its ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 17, with The Pahrump Business Council, marking a new chapter for a restaurant that has long been part of one family’s life. Owner Leslie Ramirez told Pahrump Business Council representative Nina Castellanos that the restaurant was formerly Tacos Fiesta. When Ramirez’s father decided to retire and move, he gave her the opportunity to take over the space and make it her own. She created Sol Mio, refreshed the menu and kept many of the Tacos Fiesta favorites customers had come to know. Ramirez also gave breakfast a larger place on the menu…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity volleyball team combined aggressive serving with steady play at the net to sweep Cristo Rey at home Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Trojans claimed the opening set 25-15 before overcoming an early deficit and pulling away for a 25-14 victory in the second. Emri Wulfenstein opened the match with a spike from the left side, and Ariana Apolinar followed with an ace to give Pahrump an immediate 2-0 advantage. Wulfenstein later served consecutive aces, while Daisy Skougard added another as the Trojans built a 7-2 lead. Pahrump continued creating points throughout its lineup. Abigail…