Author: Amy Veloz

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team overcame an early deficit and scored three unanswered goals to earn a 3-1 victory over Virgin Valley at home Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Trojans began applying pressure immediately, putting a shot on goal that was stopped by the Bulldogs’ keeper. Corbin Larsen followed with another attempt near the 32-minute mark that narrowly missed to the left. Virgin Valley created opportunities of its own, but Pahrump’s defense repeatedly intervened. The Trojans stopped an attempt near the 23-minute mark, and their keeper disrupted another scoring opportunity when a Virgin Valley player went…

The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team traded the Southern Nevada desert for the lakes and cooler temperatures of Minnesota as its top varsity runners competed in the Dragon Twilight Invitational on Friday, Sept. 4, at Minnesota State University Moorhead. The Trojans’ second consecutive trip to the invitational produced considerable progress, with the girls finishing sixth among 18 teams after placing 17th out of 17 teams a year ago. The boys also turned in a strong team performance, placing third among 19 teams, according to Head Coach Erik Odegard. The idea of taking the team to Minnesota began unexpectedly…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team faced a difficult road test Thursday, Sept. 3, falling 7-0 to the Moapa Valley Pirates. Moapa Valley established an early advantage, scoring with 38:36 remaining in the opening half before adding a second goal less than three minutes later. Senior goalkeeper Jazmyn Herrera stopped the Pirates’ next attempt, securing a shot with 33:45 left in the half. Pahrump soon generated an opportunity at the other end when sophomore Avery Farruggia sent a shot narrowly wide of the goal at the 32:12 mark. The Pirates extended their lead to 3-0 with 16:14…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team gained momentum as Thursday’s match progressed, putting together several strong offensive sequences in a two-set loss to the Virgin Valley Bulldogs on Sept. 3 at home in Pahrump. Virgin Valley won the match 25-15, 25-16, but the Trojans responded to a difficult opening set with improved communication and a more balanced attack in the second. The match marked the return of freshman Emri Wulfenstein, who quickly became involved in Pahrump’s offense. After Virgin Valley claimed the opening point, Wulfenstein helped the Trojans even the score at 1-1. The Bulldogs gradually…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity volleyball team responded to a difficult opening stretch with its strongest set of the night Thursday, Sept. 3, pushing Virgin Valley beyond the regulation finish before falling 3-0 at home in Pahrump. Avery Sampson opened the evening by singing the national anthem before the Trojans took the court and quickly built an early advantage. Senior Riley Saldana delivered a spike for the first point of the match, and consecutive Virgin Valley errors helped Pahrump move ahead 3-0. A serve from senior Xe’ane Kamanu rolled over the net for another point before Saldana added…

The Pahrump Theater Company is preparing for the Halloween season with two upcoming events offering opportunities for local performers, artists and supporters to get involved. The festivities will begin with Goth Night on Friday, Sept. 11, at Black Cow Coffee House. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will continue into the evening with tarot readings, an open mic and poetry performances, along with an art auction. Proceeds from Goth Night will support the Pahrump Theater Company’s upcoming Halloween production, “Dr. Jekyll’s Gothic Carnival.” Community members are invited to attend, enjoy the evening’s activities and help bring the seasonal show…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team continued pressing until the final minutes Wednesday, Sept. 9, earning a 1-1 draw against Boulder City on the road. Pahrump generated several opportunities during the opening half, beginning with a corner kick four minutes into the match. The Trojans played the ball short before sending a hard attempt toward the goal, but they were unable to convert. Sydney Crotty helped create another corner kick after being tripped while pursuing a throw-in. Mitzy Godinez moved forward on the ensuing opportunity and struck the ball from distance, sending it just high and to…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls’ volleyball team faced a demanding two-day schedule at the fourth annual Island Classic, competing in seven matches and playing 17 sets on Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5. Pahrump opened the tournament in Pool C at Liberty High School before advancing to the Gold Bracket at Silverado High School on Saturday. The Trojans finished sixth overall after earning three victories, including two three-set wins over Cimarron-Memorial. The tournament began against Skyridge, with the opening set quickly becoming one of Pahrump’s closest of the weekend. The Trojans trailed 24-22 before a kill by…

The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ varsity soccer team combined an active attack with a composed defensive performance to earn a 3-0 victory over Virgin Valley at home Tuesday, Sept. 8. Virgin Valley tested the Trojans early with a low, rolling shot, but goalkeeper Jessie Barajas-Roman went to the ground to make the stop. Pahrump soon answered at the opposite end as Roberto Gonzalez-Gonzalez found an opening on the left side and rolled the ball into the net, giving the Trojans a 1-0 lead. Pahrump’s defense helped preserve the early advantage. Blake Edie-Dixon headed away a Virgin Valley shot, while…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ B volleyball team challenged Virgin Valley throughout two competitive sets at home Thursday, Sept. 3, before the Bulldogs secured a 25-20, 25-23 victory. Pahrump kept pace with Virgin Valley during the opening portion of the first set. Aurora Eyraud answered an early Bulldog tip with one of her own to tie the score at 1-1, and Shemayne Bosket followed by directing the ball over the net for a 2-1 advantage. The teams continued trading points, reaching ties at 3-3 and 4-4. After Virgin Valley moved ahead, the Trojans remained within striking distance. A Bulldog…