Author: Amy Veloz

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team kept the pressure on Cristo Rey throughout Wednesday’s home match, Sept. 23, earning an 8-0 victory. Avery Farruggia scored three goals, and five other Trojans found the net. Pahrump created chances early. Melissa Nunez-Ramirez drove in from the right side for a shot that the Cristo Rey goalkeeper stopped, and Alexis Pryor carried the ball the length of the field before her attempt was blocked. Farruggia broke through about seven minutes into the match, scoring from the left side to put the Trojans ahead 1-0. Paola Aguilar Alarcon nearly added another…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity volleyball team opened its road match against Moapa Valley with two consecutive set victories before the Pirates rallied to claim a closely contested five-set match Thursday, Sept. 17, in Moapa. Pahrump won the opening two sets by matching 25-20 scores, putting the Trojans one set away from completing the victory. Moapa responded by taking the next three sets, 25-19, 25-13 and 15-12, to secure the 3-2 win. The Trojans established their rhythm early behind contributions throughout the lineup. Henna Maiava opened the match with an ace, while Riley Saldaña and Miani Freitas-Faamai helped…

The Pahrump Youth Sports Bandits will take the field against members of the Nye County Sheriff’s Office for a flag football game Saturday, Oct. 17, at Pahrump Valley High School. The Pink Bowl begins at 10 a.m. on the high school football field, and admission is free. The Bandits are a local traveling football team for players under 11. Their game against sheriff’s officers will bring young athletes, families and local law enforcement together for a community event centered on breast cancer awareness. Organizers plan to honor breast cancer survivors on the field at halftime with a special clap-out celebration.…

The Rosemary Clarke Middle School girls volleyball A team battled back from a large deficit in the opening set and won the second before falling to Faith Lutheran in three sets at home Tuesday, Sept. 22. RCMS, coached by Amanda Smith and Amanda Cardinal, fell 25-22, won 25-19 and lost the deciding set 15-0. Faith Lutheran led 15-7 in the first set before RCMS found its rhythm. Esmeralda Hull sparked the comeback from the service line, delivering a string of aces that pulled the team even at 16-16 and then put it ahead 18-16. Avery Henkel contributed a tip during…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity volleyball team opened its home match against The Meadows with a close first-set victory before the Mustangs responded to earn a four-set win Tuesday, Sept. 22. Pahrump Valley claimed the opening set 25-23, while The Meadows took the next three sets 25-21, 25-13 and 25-18. The Trojans continued competing throughout the match, producing strong stretches at the service line and several extended rallies against the Mustangs. The Meadows scored the first three points of the opening set, but Pahrump quickly began working its way back. Xe’ane Kamanu put down a kill to get the…

Sol Mio celebrated its ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 17, with The Pahrump Business Council, marking a new chapter for a restaurant that has long been part of one family’s life. Owner Leslie Ramirez told Pahrump Business Council representative Nina Castellanos that the restaurant was formerly Tacos Fiesta. When Ramirez’s father decided to retire and move, he gave her the opportunity to take over the space and make it her own. She created Sol Mio, refreshed the menu and kept many of the Tacos Fiesta favorites customers had come to know. Ramirez also gave breakfast a larger place on the menu…

By: Ben Veloz, Head CoachOn Saturday, Sept. 19, the Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country program put on a strong showing at the Silver State 3k, held at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Both the boys and girls squads delivered solid efforts across the board, highlighted by medal-winning runs from seventh-graders Paul Clouser and A’riyah Ruffin. In a crowded boys field of 197 runners, Clouser spearheaded the Rosemary Clarke lineup with an incredible pace, taking 13th place overall with a time of 12:05.5 to earn a race medal. Eighth-grader Ozias Ofseur put on an impressive display of his own, finishing 48th with a time of 13:06.1 to place two RCMS runners in the top 50. Seventh-grader Edward…

Recent Pahrump Valley High School graduate Natalie Minor is beginning a new chapter in a dance career that has already spanned most of her life after earning a place with the Desert Dogs Vixens, the professional dance team for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs lacrosse organization. At 18, Natalie is the youngest member of the Vixens. The paid position will give her an opportunity to perform at professional sporting events, participate in community appearances and train alongside dancers with experience on NFL and other professional entertainment teams. The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are a professional indoor lacrosse team and one…

The Pahrump Valley High School cross country teams adjusted to a shorter racing distance and delivered several strong performances during the Silver State 3K at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, Sept. 19. While the Trojans typically compete on 5-kilometer courses, Saturday’s event featured a faster 3-kilometer format. Pahrump’s runners handled the change well, earning two team podium finishes and nine individual medals across the varsity races. The boys’ Varsity A team placed second among 14 teams with 73 points. Bishop Gorman won the division with 53 points. Joaquin Flores was the first Trojan across the finish line, placing eighth overall…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity football team built a 16-point halftime advantage and continued finding the end zone throughout an action-packed game against Valley High School on Thursday, Sept. 17, before the hosts rallied late for a 58-50 victory. The Trojans made an immediate impact on defense after Valley recovered the opening kickoff near its own 35-yard line. Erick Aguilar Zuniga tackled a runner behind the line for a 5-yard loss, and the Pahrump defense followed with another stop in the backfield. Nathan Elliott forced the quarterback out of bounds on another play, helping create a fourth-and-long situation.…