Author: Amy Veloz

The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans boys’ varsity basketball team battled through four intense quarters on Monday, Dec. 22, ultimately falling 60–56 to Innovations International Charter School of Nevada in a game that remained within reach until the final seconds. Innovations controlled the opening tip, and both teams felt each other out early. Keir Sheppard was whistled for a foul less than a minute into the game, setting a physical tone. After an early Innovations basket, Sheppard responded with a fast-break finish to tie the game at 2–2. Pahrump Valley went to a full-court press, creating pressure but also working…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team battled to the final seconds in their second game of the HBCU High School Basketball Holiday Jam, falling just short in a 33–31 loss to The Legacy Longhorns of North Las Vegas on Monday, December 22, at Valley High School. Pahrump set the tempo early with hustle and ball movement. Riley Saldaña opened the scoring after a sharp short-corner pass from Sydney Crotty, and Addi Nelsen followed with a confident three-pointer from the left corner to give the Lady Trojans an early lift. The teams traded baskets throughout the opening quarter, with…

The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans boys’ varsity basketball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, pulling away early and never looking back in a commanding win over Polynesian Basketball Academy from New Zealand at the HBCU High School Basketball Holiday Jam, presented by “Fearless” Freddie Banks and held at Valley High School. Pahrump Valley set the tone right from the opening tip, applying full-court pressure and forcing early mistakes. After the Polynesian side opened the scoring at the free-throw line, the Trojans responded quickly with a corner three from Caden…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls wrestling team continued to build experience and confidence as they competed in the WolfPack Girls Classic at Basic High School on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Representing the Lady Trojans were first-year wrestlers Quinn Kaucky and Patience Moore, who faced a challenging field filled with seasoned competitors from across the region. At 125 pounds, Kaucky battled through multiple tough matches against experienced opponents. In the preliminary round, she was matched up with Isabelle Anguiano of Basic High School, who secured a fall at 2:54. Kaucky later faced Lucilla Castellanos of Las Vegas in the championship…

Over the course of two weeks, Bella Salon brought together food donations, personal items, and monetary contributions that were converted into food purchases, resulting in a combined total of 1,150.6 pounds of support for VFW Post 10054, located at 4651 Homestead Rd, during the salon’s second annual food drive. The drive ran from December 5 through December 19, with everything delivered in the afternoon of the 19th. The donation filled the food bank at the VFW, providing much-needed support for local veterans. This year’s total more than doubled last year’s collection, which came in at around 450 pounds. Most of…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity boys’ wrestling team delivered a strong, well-rounded performance at the Virgin Valley Bulldog Growler tournament, held Friday and Saturday, December 19–20, 2025, at Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite. Competing against a deep field of regional opponents, the Trojans finished third as a team, showcasing both experienced leadership and promising depth across the lineup. Several Pahrump wrestlers battled their way onto the podium. At 106 pounds, Timothy Stutzman earned a third-place finish, racking up 16 team points. After an early pin in the quarterfinals, Stutzman rebounded from a narrow semifinal loss to secure two…

WHO IS OPPOSED TO LETTING the PEOPLE OF PAHRUMP VOTE “YES” or “NO” TO THE QUESTION? Do you wonder WHO they are and WHY they are opposed??? The question I am proposing for the BALLOT is whether or not the Town of Pahrump should have an “Elected” Town Board beginning in January 2027 as a result of the November 2026 election. If NO, vote NO; and if YES, vote YES.  But VOTE and allow others to VOTE !!!!! Are you listening to the FALSE Claims or are you looking at REALITY? Here’s another FALSE Claim that I hear over and over. …

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team closed out play at the HBCU High School Basketball Holiday Jam with a developmental matchup against the Vegas High School Wildcats on Tuesday, December 23, at Valley High School. With tournament placement decided, the Lady Trojans used the finale as an opportunity to give extended minutes to their bench and build depth for the remainder of the season. Vegas entered the game after earning runner-up medals in their previous contest, while Pahrump emphasized pressure defense and team development from the opening tip. The Lady Trojans came out pressing early, forcing a turnover…

The third annual Shop with a Cop event took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, bringing a morning of connection, encouragement, and holiday joy to foster children living in the Pahrump community. Organized by Tammy Engel with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, the event paired local deputies with children for a hands-on experience designed to build trust, confidence, and lasting relationships. This year’s event included 27 deputies and 33 children from Pahrump. Deputies personally picked up their assigned children from home and brought them to the local VFW, where a warm breakfast of pancakes and sausage was served. The meal…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ basketball team closed out pool play at the HBCU High School Basketball Holiday Jam with a hard-earned 40–35 victory over the Valley Vikings on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Valley High School. Presented by “Fearless” Freddie Banks, the holiday tournament matchup showcased the Lady Trojans’ composure, defensive pressure, and ability to finish strong in a tight contest. Pahrump set the tone early with energy on both ends. After forcing a jump ball on the opening tip and regaining possession, Addi Nelsen opened the scoring with a smooth jumper near the elbow. Moments later, Nelsen…