Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans girls’ soccer team faced off against Equipo Academy Yeti at home on Thursday, August 28, in what proved to be a physical and challenging match. Despite a strong first half and determined play, the Trojans fell 1-5 by the final whistle. The opening minutes set the tone with back-and-forth opportunities. Natalia Vallin, Natalie Soto, and Sydney Crotty pushed the ball up the field, each creating chances that tested Equipo’s defense. At 30 minutes, Vallin drew a penalty but narrowly missed on the kick. Keeper Jazmyn Herrera worked hard in the net, making multiple key…
The Pahrump Valley High School tennis teams faced one of the toughest challenges of their season when they traveled to Las Vegas to take on Bishop Gorman, one of Nevada’s premier 5A programs, on Friday, August 29. Though the final scores favored the Gaels, the Trojans walked away with valuable experience, hard-fought points, and a stronger sense of where they stand heading into their league schedule. On the girls’ side, the standout doubles pairing of Layla Burnell and Milly Khandpur secured two set victories to put points on the board for Pahrump. In singles, Chanel Anthony fought through a competitive…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ soccer team celebrated a decisive 7-0 win over the Cristo Rey Royals on Wednesday, September 3. Returning to the field where they once won a state championship, the Trojans took control early and never looked back, using a mix of offensive power and defensive stability to secure their first victory of the season. The scoring began in the opening minutes when Natalia Vallin put the Trojans ahead with a clean strike. From there, the pressure never let up as Pahrump Valley earned multiple corner kicks and tested Cristo Rey’s defense. Sydney Crotty added a…
Sherry Cipollini, a board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Enhanced Aesthetics & Wellness, has been named the 2025 Nonprofit Healthcare Hero for Southern Nevada by Nevada Business Magazine. Chosen by a panel of judges from a wide field of nominees submitted by readers, Sherry will be featured in the magazine’s September 2025 issue, which celebrates ten outstanding individuals making a difference in healthcare across the state. For Sherry, the recognition is deeply meaningful—but it’s also a reflection of the quiet, consistent work she’s been doing for years. Since 2016, she has served as the Medical Director of the Remote Area…
When people think about financial security and preparing for the unexpected, they may not immediately think of life insurance as part of that equation. But for Heather Birmingham, a licensed advisor at Battle Born Financial Advisor and Health Insurance Brokerage (BBFA), making sure families and businesses understand their options has become both her profession and her passion. Heather has been with BBFA for about a year, working alongside Brent and Jodie Leavitt, and she says that this new path came after some major changes in her own life. What began as an unexpected transition turned into an opportunity to learn,…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ golf team opened their season with their first tournament of the year on Thursday, August 28, at Mountain Falls Golf Club in Pahrump. The event brought together six schools, including the Lady Trojans, with Boulder City, The Meadows, and Virgin Valley rounding out the top three teams. To be considered for team scoring, each school must field at least four players. Senior Tiffany Sartin and freshman Raegan Saldaña represented PVHS in the tournament, both still early in their competitive golf journeys. This marked the first-ever high school tournament for Saldaña and only the second…
Nancy and TJ Thedinga are on a mission to bring better hearing to Pahrump—one patient, one conversation, and one smile at a time. As the owners of Hear Now, a full-service hearing aid clinic located at 41 N Hwy 160, Suite 11, they have created a welcoming, community-focused space that is as much about compassion as it is about technology. The couple took over the practice in May of this year, rebranding and restructuring it under a new name and independent ownership. The clinic itself has been in town for about five years, but until recently, it operated on a…
The Pahrump Valley Rotary Club will once again bring the community together to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, with a moving remembrance ceremony scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025. The program will take place at the Calvada Eye and will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Participants are asked to be “in place” by 8:15 a.m. The solemn morning will open with the presentation of colors by the Nye County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, followed by an invocation from Pastor Robert Roth of the Pahrump Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance will then be recited, and the…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans girls’ soccer teams hit the road on Thursday, August 21, to face the Boulder City Eagles, delivering strong performances across both JV and Varsity despite mixed results. The JV squad shined once again, collecting another shutout victory with a 3-0 win. Their ability to play cohesively as a unit has been evident early this season. “As a whole we still have a lot to learn, but they have been working very well as a team,” said Head Coach Amy Carlson, noting the progress and promise the younger players are showing. On the Varsity side,…
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team put together a strong performance at the Red Rock Running Company Invitational, held Saturday, August 23, at James Regional Park in Las Vegas. With a mix of veteran runners and promising newcomers, the Trojans made their mark on the competitive field, earning medals and recognition across several races. In the boys newcomer’s race, a 1.75-mile course, the Trojans showed depth and determination. Nicoli Money led the way with a swift 10:38 finish, followed closely by Kris Trejo at 10:53. Alexander Martinez kept the momentum going with an 11:57 finish, with Mozes Quinonez…