Author: Amy Veloz

The Pahrump Valley High School baseball team faced a challenging matchup on Tuesday, March 10, traveling to take on the Legacy Longhorns, a Class 4A program. Despite a strong stretch in the middle innings and several solid defensive plays, the Trojans ultimately fell 9–4 in the non-league contest. Pahrump showed early that it was ready to compete with the larger-school opponent, as both teams opened the game with strong defensive efforts. The Trojans were unlucky in the top of the first inning, hitting the ball hard but finding gloves each time. Lead-off hitter Tony Whitney grounded out to shortstop, CJ…

The Pahrump Valley High School dance team closed out its home performance season with its annual Trojanette Review, an evening celebrating the team’s hard work, dedication and artistic growth throughout the year. The showcase featured 13 performances in total, including eight full team dances, four senior solos and a special senior lyrical routine. All of the choreography presented during the evening was created by Paris Gerlach of Nevada Dance Centre in Pahrump, highlighting a variety of dance styles including pom, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and kickline. Head Coach Joann Cunningham said the event served as both a celebration of the…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans wrapped up a demanding weekend at the March Warm Up ELITE Varsity Pool Play Tournament in St. George, Utah, finishing with a strong 3-2 record and placing 11th out of 26 teams. Saturday proved especially grueling, as the Trojans battled through three consecutive games beginning at 8 a.m. against the Riverton Silverwolves, followed by a 10 a.m. matchup with the Kearns Cougars and a final contest at noon against the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles. Despite the challenging schedule, the Trojans showed resilience throughout the day, bouncing back from a difficult start to earn…

Maintaining a yard can quickly become overwhelming, especially in a desert climate where regular upkeep makes a noticeable difference. Through Redmond Lawn Care, Hayley and Matheau Redmond have built a business centered on dependable service and customized maintenance plans that help both homeowners and businesses keep their properties looking clean and cared for year-round. Owned by the same husband-and-wife team behind Redmond Fencing, Hayley and Matheau Redmond, Redmond Lawn Care focuses exclusively on property maintenance rather than landscape installation. The company provides one-time cleanups along with weekly and twice-monthly maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. “We tailor everything…

Members of the Pahrump Valley Jr. High/High School Rodeo Club traveled to Las Vegas on Saturday, March 7, to compete at the South Point Arena, taking on a strong field of competitors while showcasing determination, skill and sportsmanship across a wide range of rodeo events. The competition featured events spanning both junior high and high school divisions, giving local riders and ropers an opportunity to test their abilities against talented athletes from across the region. One of the standout performances for the Pahrump group came in the junior high bull riding event, where Milo Albers delivered a strong ride, earning…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ golf team opened its league schedule on Thursday, March 5, competing on their home course at Mountain Falls Golf Club in Pahrump. Unlike the warm, sunny conditions just a week earlier when the Trojans hosted the 37th annual Pahrump Valley Invitational in temperatures in the 80s, the first league match brought much colder weather and steady winds, creating a more challenging day on the course. Despite the blustery conditions, the Trojans turned in a strong performance against a competitive field of league opponents. Teams participating in the match included Boulder City, Civica, Coral Academy,…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans softball team traveled to St. George, Utah, on Friday, March 6, to compete in the March Warm Up ELITE Varsity pool-play tournament, opening the event with an impressive pair of victories against the Manti Templars and the Green Canyon Wolves. Facing teams from outside Nevada, the Trojans showcased both offensive production and strong pitching in their first two games of the tournament, earning an 8-2 win over Manti in the opener before following it up with a commanding 14-4 victory over Green Canyon later in the day. In their first matchup of the…

Laughter, friendly competition and plenty of school spirit filled the gym at Pahrump Valley High School on Wednesday, March 11, as students and staff faced off in a spirited volleyball match to raise funds for the school’s yearbook program. The event, organized by Yearbook Advisor Mr. Curtis, has quickly become a favorite tradition on campus, bringing together students, teachers and community members for an evening of fun while supporting a good cause. “It’s for yearbook, but more importantly it’s for the community,” Curtis said. “We had this where I’m from for the boys and girls, and everybody loved it whether…

The Pahrump Valley High School track and field team turned in an impressive performance at the Dave Butler Memorial Las Vegas Open Invitational on Saturday, March 7, competing against a massive field of 30 teams and approximately 2,600 athletes at Legacy High School. The all-day event began at 9 a.m. and continued well into the evening, wrapping up around 7:30 p.m. Unlike a typical meet, the invitational featured a unique schedule that included newcomer races, mixed relays combining boys and girls, and wheelchair events. Despite the size and scope of the competition, the Trojans delivered a standout performance highlighted by…

The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans wrapped up play at the Colorado River Invitational in Needles, California on Saturday, Feb. 28, finishing the tournament with an impressive 5-1 record after splitting their final two games against the Tolleson Wolverines of Arizona and the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks. Entering the final day of the tournament, the Lady Trojans had already built strong momentum and continued to showcase solid pitching, timely hitting and disciplined defense throughout two tightly contested matchups. The day began with Pahrump Valley facing the Tolleson Wolverines, with Jaycie Hayes taking the circle for the Lady Trojans. Hayes set…