Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ soccer team faced two tough opponents this week, traveling to The Meadows Mustangs on Monday, September 8, before returning home to host the Virgin Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday, September 10. While both contests ended in losses, the Trojans showed grit, improvement, and promising play across the field. At The Meadows, the Trojans took the field with Jazmyn Herrera in goal, a strong defensive line anchored by Diona Nixon, Cindal Monahan, Haylee Barajas-Slis, and Raylee Smith, and offensive leaders including Sydney Crotty, Natalia Vallin, and Juliana Lopez up front. Early in the first half, the…
The Pahrump Valley High School tennis program had a strong showing against Virgin Valley High School, with both the boys and girls teams coming out on top in their matchups on the Bulldogs’ newly renovated courts. The Lady Trojans secured an 11-7 victory, while the boys team earned a 12-6 win. On the boys’ side, all of the singles players swept their matches, setting the tone for the day. The doubles pair of Bryce Dykstra and Juan Carlos Rodriguez bounced back after dropping their first set to capture two wins, adding crucial points to the team total. Ethan Johnson and…
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 Trojans delivered a powerhouse performance Friday night, defeating the Chaparral Cowboys 56-14 at home in front of a packed and spirited crowd. The night began with a moment of pride as the Pahrump Valley Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol presented the colors, followed by Avah Resendiz singing a moving rendition of the National Anthem. The stands were alive throughout the game with support from the Pahrump Valley Cheer team, while the Pahrump Valley Dance team kept the energy high with performances during timeouts, quarter breaks, and halftime. The Cowboys opened with possession, but…
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team delivered a strong showing at the Palo Verde Labor Day Classic on Saturday, August 30, with runners earning top finishes across all grade divisions. The event was divided into four races—9–10 grade boys, 9–10 grade girls, 11–12 grade boys, and 11–12 grade girls—giving athletes a chance to compete against peers in their grade levels. In the 9–10 grade boys race, the Trojans packed the field with a series of strong performances. Josh Gent led the way, finishing first for Pahrump and ninth overall in 19:09. He was followed by Daniel Thompson, who…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans volleyball team continued their strong season on Tuesday, September 2, with a commanding 3-0 win over the Democracy Prep Blue Knights at home. Backed by sharp serving, strong net play, and steady defense, the Trojans never allowed the visiting team to settle in as they rolled through all three sets. The opening set set the tone early. Heavenly Ware’s serving run included multiple aces and forced Blue Knight errors, while Marayah Waller came up with a key block at the net. Riley Saldaña added a kill to extend the lead, and a string of…
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’ 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…
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…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country team kicked off their inaugural race of the season at the Palo Verde Labor Day Classic, a competition that saw eight middle school teams from the area. It was a resounding success for the 12 athletes who competed this week from RCMS. Under the guidance of coaches Ben Veloz and Katie Floyd, now in their eighth season, both the male and female runners showed particularly strong performances. The girls’ team was led by 6th grader Ellie Allen, who finished with a time of 13:25, earning her a medal. “Ellie has been working hard…