Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School football team faced Mary Star of the Sea at San Juan Hill High School in California on Saturday, Sept. 12, falling 52-14 in the out-of-state matchup. Despite facing an early deficit, the Trojans continued working on both sides of the ball and put together scoring drives in the second and fourth quarters. Pahrump’s defense also produced several stops, including a first-quarter takeaway and a goal-line stand that forced a field goal in the third quarter. Mary Star opened the game with a 65-yard scoring drive, completing a 25-yard touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team built a two-goal advantage during the second half and held off Somerset Losee for a 3-2 victory at home Monday, Sept. 14. Paola Aguilar Alarcon scored twice for the Trojans, while Melissa Nunez-Ramirez added the eventual game-winning goal. Goalkeeper Jazmyn Herrera made several saves to help Pahrump protect its lead. The Trojans began applying pressure almost immediately. Raylee Smith took a penalty kick less than two minutes into the game, but the goalkeeper deflected the attempt and the follow-up went just wide. Herrera made her first save approximately seven minutes into…
A group of motorcycle riders and members of the Pahrump VFW Post 10054 gathered at the Calvada Eye on Sept. 11 to present Fire Chief Scott Lewis with an American flag connected to a remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero. The ride and presentation were organized by Dave Hall, a retired firefighter who recently moved to Pahrump after serving 33 years in Oregon. Hall said commemorating the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks remains especially meaningful to him because of his years in the fire service. “It’s near and dear to my heart, and so I do some kind…
The Nye County School District has launched a controlled artificial intelligence pilot program designed to help teachers and students explore AI while maintaining district oversight, student safety and data privacy. The program uses MagicSchool.ai, an education-focused AI platform that provides tools for instructional planning, administrative work and teacher-guided student activities. NCSD began providing teachers with access to the platform Monday, Sept. 14. Educators participating in the pilot will be able to use its administrative and instructional planning tools through the end of the 2026-27 school year. Professional development workshops are planned for late September. During the workshops, teachers will explore…
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…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team established an early lead and continued creating opportunities throughout the match Monday, Sept. 14, earning a 3-1 road victory over Boulder City. Omar Becerra Gastelum opened the scoring just two minutes into the match. After the Trojans generated several attempts near the goal, Becerra Gastelum found the net to give Pahrump a quick 1-0 advantage. He struck again six minutes later after making a run along the left side and entering the penalty area. A Boulder City defender brought him down inside the box, resulting in a penalty kick. Becerra Gastelum…
Pahrump Valley High School golfers Raegan Saldaña and Natalie Soto represented the Trojans in a pair of 3A matches over the past week, competing at Coyote Springs on Thursday, Sept. 10, and Siena Golf Club on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Saldaña earned a top-five finish during the Sept. 10 match at Coyote Springs in Moapa. She completed the par-72 course with a score of 96, finishing 24 over par and tied for fifth among 22 golfers. Soto shot a 132 to finish 60 over par and place 15th. The match marked another opportunity for Soto to gain experience during her first…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team scored in the final seconds Monday, Sept. 14, to secure a 3-2 road victory over Boulder City. Pahrump began creating opportunities early, earning a corner kick from the right side before Santiago Casanova sent a deep shot toward the goal. The Trojans’ goalkeeper also remained alert at the other end, recording a pair of saves to keep the match scoreless. With approximately 10 minutes remaining in the opening half, Pahrump produced two quick attempts. The first struck the goalpost, while the follow-up shot missed its target. Boulder City broke through…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team showed steady improvement during its road match against Coronado on Thursday, Sept. 10, finding more offensive opportunities as the evening progressed. Coronado claimed the match in two sets, 25-4 and 25-16, but the Trojans responded to a difficult opening set by playing a much more competitive second frame. Marely Gomez delivered an early spike to put Pahrump on the scoreboard in the first set. The Trojans also picked up points when they forced Coronado into attack errors, while Bentlee Chiancone and Skye Plunkett contributed from the service line. Pahrump faced…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ tennis team returned to the court against Virgin Valley on Monday, Sept. 14, completing unfinished business from the teams’ first league meeting and earning a 38-26 victory in a series of tiebreaker matches. The teams entered Monday’s competition tied after their earlier match in Virgin Valley. During that initial meeting, Pahrump’s top two singles players led the way, with Chanel Anthony and Aurora Bowers each winning all three of their sets. The doubles team of Milly Khandpur and Nyomi Skinner added two victories in three sets, while Lily Gregory and Wendy Rodríguez Ortiz earned…