Author: Amy Veloz
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans softball team kept their postseason hopes alive with an explosive 18-8 victory over the Mater East Knights on Thursday, May 8, in the third round of the Class 3A Southern Regional Tournament. The win sends the Trojans to the next round, where they will face Virgin Valley on Friday, May 9, at Durango High School. With both teams holding one tournament loss, the winner will continue their path toward the championship, while the other will see their season come to an end. It was a game filled with big moments and even bigger swings…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans’ track and field teams delivered an outstanding performance at the 1A,2A and 3A Southern Regional Meet held May 9 and 10 at Virgin Valley High School, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams finishing second overall. Competing against some of the toughest athletes in the region, the Trojans qualified dozens of student-athletes for the upcoming State Tournament, which will be held May 16 and 17 at Moapa Valley High School. With top-eight finishes contributing points to the team total and the top four individuals in each event advancing to State, Pahrump’s depth and determination…
The Pahrump Valley High School Lady Trojans’ quest for a state championship came to a close on Friday, May 9, in a hard-fought 5-4 loss to the Virgin Valley Bulldogs. The regional playoff matchup, held at Durango High School, was a tense back-and-forth contest, with both teams showcasing grit and determination until the final out. Evalenne Armendariz pitched for the Trojans, anchoring a defense that battled to keep the Bulldogs in check while the offense clawed for every run. After a quiet first inning from both sides, the Trojans opened the scoring in the top of the second. Danika Cox-Hosino…
Supporters of the Pahrump Valley High School Trojans volleyball team have a flavorful opportunity to give back to their local athletes while enjoying a meal out. On Saturday, May 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., the Chipotle located at 540 S. Highway 160 in Pahrump will host a fundraiser to benefit the PVHS volleyball program. As part of the event, 25% of all qualifying sales will be donated to the team. Community members can participate in the fundraiser by dining in or ordering online for pickup. For online orders, guests should use the code VKHKVEV at checkout to ensure the…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans wrapped up their impressive baseball season with a hard-fought matchup against the Boulder City Eagles on Friday, May 9, in Boulder City. The game marked the Trojans’ second of the day, following an early afternoon victory over the Moapa Valley Pirates that kept their state tournament hopes alive. Despite their momentum and determination, the Trojans couldn’t overcome a fresh and well-prepared Boulder City squad, falling 9-2 in the final round of regional playoff competition. Taking the field as the visiting team, the Trojans opened the top of the first inning against a tough Boulder…
In a high-stakes rematch at Boulder City on Friday, May 9, the Pahrump Valley High School Trojans baseball team avenged their earlier playoff loss to Moapa Valley with an 8-4 win, knocking the Pirates out of the regional tournament and earning the right to advance. With both teams carrying one loss in the double-elimination format, the game determined which team’s season would end and which would move forward to face Boulder City immediately after. Due to tournament seeding, the Trojans took the field as the visiting team and got off to a slow start offensively. Tony Whitney opened with a…
Laughter, school spirit, and a healthy dose of competitive energy filled the gymnasium at Pahrump Valley High School on Tuesday, May 13, as staff members took to the court to face off against students in a volleyball match that doubled as a fundraiser for the Yearbook class. With roughly 90 spectators in the stands cheering from both sides, the event generated $105 to support the Yearbook program—a lighthearted and spirited way to cap off the school year while raising funds for a good cause. The crowd enjoyed watching familiar faces outside their usual classroom roles, as teachers and staff brought…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans baseball team continued their impressive postseason run with a decisive 8-0 shutout over the Virgin Valley Bulldogs on Thursday, May 8 in game three of the 3A Southern Region playoff tournament. With both teams entering the matchup carrying one loss, the game was a must-win to stay alive, and the Trojans delivered under pressure with a clean, dominant performance on both sides of the ball. From the start, Pahrump Valley came ready to play. In the top of the first, Tony Whitney set the tone with a line drive single to left field. While…
In their final invitational meet of the regular season, the Pahrump Valley High School Trojans track and field team delivered a commanding performance at the Small Schools Invitational in Boulder City on Friday, May 2. Both the girls and boys teams clinched first place overall, capping off the regular season with an inspiring display of depth, determination, and personal bests. The day began with a strong showing in the 4×800 meter relay, where the girls team of Jules Ondrisko, Addi Nelsen, Alexis Clouser and Valery Romero took first place with a time of 10:48.69. The boys followed suit with a…
In a game full of momentum swings, clutch hits, and gritty defense, the Pahrump Valley High School Trojans softball team came up just short in their second regional playoff matchup on Wednesday, May 7, falling to the Boulder City Eagles 9-8 in a heart-pounding contest that stretched to the final at-bat. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the game was delayed due to back-to-back postponements in Boulder City’s opening round matchup. After winning that game against Del Sol earlier in the day, the Eagles faced the Trojans just hours later in a high-stakes follow-up. Despite Boulder’s extra game and a rollercoaster of…