Author: Amy Veloz
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School (RCMS) Sharks boys and girls basketball teams gained valuable experience and showcased their competitiveness at the GV Christian Shootout tournament, held Friday and Saturday, January 16–17. Facing a challenging slate of opponents, the Sharks girls team finished fifth overall, while the boys earned a fourth-place finish, highlighted by an individual all-tournament honor. The RCMS boys opened tournament play on Friday with an impressive showing against Alexander Dawson securing a dominant 52–21 victory. The Sharks followed that with a tough matchup against Somerset Losee, where they ultimately fell 66–20 to close out the first day. Saturday’s…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ JV basketball team delivered a confident, well-rounded performance at home on Tuesday, January 20, earning a 61–51 win over the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons with steady pressure, crisp ball movement, and timely shooting. Pahrump Valley set the tone early, sharing the scoring load in the opening quarter. Kamden Moore, Chasen Hamann, Anthony Montanez, and Daniel Thompson all found the basket as the Trojans built a 12–6 advantage by the end of the first. The balanced attack kept Coral from settling defensively and allowed Pahrump Valley to control the pace from the…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ basketball team put together one of its most complete and resilient performances of the season Friday night, January 9, rallying from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Moapa Valley Pirates 68–62 at home in Pahrump. Moapa Valley struck first, scoring on its opening possessions and knocking down an early three to take a 5–0 lead. The Trojans responded with Keir Sheppard drawing contact and converting both free throws before burying a three-pointer to tie the game at 5–5. The opening quarter remained physical and fast-paced, with Lucas Gavenda finishing through contact for an and-one…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ JV basketball team turned pressure, ball movement, and steady execution into a strong home win Friday, January 9, edging the Moapa Valley Pirates 51–45 in Pahrump. Pahrump Valley set the tone early, scoring first and leaning on full-court pressure to disrupt Moapa’s rhythm. Anthony Montanez got the Trojans on the board with a pair of free throws, then broke away for a layup and followed with a sharp assist to Kamden Moore cutting to the basket as the Trojans built an early lead. The Pirates responded, tightening the score late in the opening quarter,…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity basketball team used steady defensive pressure, strong rebounding, and a balanced scoring attack on Tuesday, January 13, pulling away from the Southeast Career Tech Roadrunners for a 58–35 home victory that grew more decisive as the game wore on. Pahrump set the early tempo by winning the opening tip, and Riley Saldaña wasted little time getting the Lady Trojans on the board with a jumper from the elbow. The first quarter was fast-paced and physical, with Tech earning several early trips to the free-throw line. Pahrump countered with efficient offense and second-chance opportunities.…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans boys’ varsity basketball team showed steady resolve and flashes of rhythm Tuesday night at home against the Southeast Career Tech Roadrunners, working through a fast-paced game that featured interior scoring, perimeter shooting, and an aggressive finish. Tech struck first with a three off the opening tip and followed with free throws to set the early tempo. Pahrump Valley answered by attacking the paint. Lucas Gavenda drew a foul on a hard drive and converted both free throws before finishing inside off a foul-related inbound play. After Tech answered with another basket, Gavenda buried a…
For the eighth consecutive year, JK Nelson Law has been recognized with the Best of Pahrump Award for Best Attorney, an honor presented by the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce and voted on by members of the community. The Nevada-based firm, managed by Jonathan K. Nelson, has served local residents since 2014. Over that time, the practice has developed a reputation for accessible legal guidance, attentive client care, and strong advocacy across a wide range of cases. The continued recognition underscores both the firm’s longevity and the confidence placed in it by clients year after year. “I am incredibly grateful…
The Pahrump Valley High School JV boys’ basketball team hosted the The Meadows Mustangs on Wednesday, January 14, leaning into a fast pace and full-court pressure from the opening tip in a hard-fought home matchup. The Mustangs struck first, but Pahrump Valley quickly answered when Anthony Montanez buried a three-pointer off a rebound to take an early 3–2 lead. The Trojans committed to pressing full court, though Meadows capitalized on turnovers and outside shooting to build momentum. A series of three-pointers helped the Mustangs stretch the lead to 10–3 midway through the first quarter. Kamden Moore stopped the run late…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team put together a strong all-around performance at home on Wednesday, January 14, earning a convincing 56–32 victory over The Meadows Mustangs. Mixing timely pressure with efficient offense, the Lady Trojans built control early and steadily widened the gap as the game went on. Pahrump Valley set the tone in the opening quarter by attacking the basket and capitalizing on defensive stops. Sydney Crotty opened the scoring at the free-throw line, and Kaitlyn Brown followed with a three-pointer from the right side. Riley Saldaña made her presence felt immediately, rebounding and scoring in…
For Chloe Havins, high school has been a season of growth, belonging, and discovering who she is meant to be. As she looks back on her time at Pahrump Valley High School, Chloe speaks with gratitude about the people and experiences that helped shape her journey—especially the friendships she formed and the teachers who made school feel like a second home. One of the most meaningful lessons Chloe learned during high school is the importance of finding her place. Once she connected with the right people and mentors, everything began to fall into place. Surrounded by supportive friends and amazing…