Author: Amy Veloz
Pahrump Valley High School senior Sasha Strain has always been a standout in the classroom, but this year, she’s taken her achievements to a whole new level. With a perfect 4.0 GPA, an ACT score of 35, and recognition as a National Merit Finalist, Sasha has earned more than 2.1 million dollars in scholarship offers from universities across the country. After careful consideration, she has chosen the University of Alabama, where she has been awarded a full-ride scholarship for five years and accepted into the highly selective Witt Fellows Program. Getting to this point didn’t happen by chance. Sasha put…
The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ golf team is making a strong case for a shot at state qualification, with five matches now in the books and just a regional performance standing between them and a potential trip to the championship round. Competing in a highly competitive 3A Mountain League, the Trojans currently sit second in the team standings for 3A Mountain, and fourth overall in the southern region, trailing Boulder City, Virgin Valley, and Meadows. Only the top three teams advance to the state tournament, along with the next six top-performing individuals, making the upcoming regional match, scheduled for…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans’ softball team delivered an outstanding performance on April 17th, dominating the Sunrise Mountain Miners 15-0 in a three-inning game played on the Miners’ home field. The Trojans came out strong in the top of the first, setting the tone early. Ryleigh Denton led off with a single, then quickly stole both second and third base. Danika Cox-Hosino brought her home with a single, and after Cox-Hosino stole second, she scored on a base hit by Evalenne Armendariz. Despite a pair of fly outs, the Trojans weren’t done yet. Mariah Gray drew a walk and…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans baseball team brought the heat on Tuesday, April 22, traveling to Chaparral High School and walking away with an overwhelming 16-1 win over the Cowboys. The Trojans wasted no time getting on the board. Tony Whitney opened the game with a walk and showcased his speed by stealing second and third. He crossed home plate on a balk, setting the tone early. An error by the Cowboys allowed Aidyn Cratty to score shortly after, giving Pahrump a 2-0 lead after the first half inning. Vinny Whitney took the mound and led the defense in…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans baseball team traveled to take on the SLAM Academy Bulls on Wednesday, April 9, and walked away with a solid 8-3 victory after a strong start and consistent team effort on both sides of the ball. The game opened with Tony Whitney getting on base with a leadoff walk, then making smart baserunning moves to steal second and third. Andrew Zurn brought Whitney home after reaching on an error, and moments later, Zurn himself scored on a wild pitch. Kayne Horibe added a single to left before the Bulls managed to close the top…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans opened strong in their home matchup against the Clark High School Chargers on Wednesday, April 10, keeping the energy high through the early innings before ultimately falling 5-1. Senior pitcher Andrew Zurn set the tone for the Trojans from the start, delivering a commanding first inning that saw the Chargers go three up, three down with a strikeout, a line out to second, and a routine grounder to third. That momentum carried into the bottom of the first as the Trojans loaded the bases without a single hit—Tony Whitney, Vinny Whitney, and Zurn were…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans hit the road Monday, April 14th, traveling to Needles, California, where they battled the Mustangs in a tense, defense-heavy game that ended in a hard-fought 3-2 win for the visiting team. The early innings saw both teams locked in a tight defensive standoff. In the top of the first, Tony Whitney got things started for the Trojans with a single to left field, but three quick outs kept him stranded on third. The Mustangs followed with a quiet inning of their own, going three up, three down thanks to sharp fielding and strong pitching…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans softball team showcased both their power and resilience in a two-game stretch last week, earning a decisive shutout win before coming up just short in a high-scoring showdown. On Wednesday, April 9, the Trojans hosted the Canyon Springs Pioneers and delivered a commanding 16-0 victory. The Pahrump bats were hot from the start, racking up 16 hits, including triples by Madison Rodriguez, Evalenne Armendariz, and Danika Cox-Hosino. The offense tallied 13 RBIs in the shutout win. Pitcher Kayla Glenn was dominant on the mound, facing just nine batters and striking out four in a…
For more than 20 years, eighth-grade students from Rosemary Clarke Middle School (RCMS) have had the incredible opportunity to explore some of the most historically significant cities in the United States through the school’s annual Eastern Seaboard trip. This year’s adventure, held April 4–12, took 24 students and 12 dedicated chaperones on a whirlwind tour of Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The group kicked off their journey with a red-eye flight from Las Vegas to Boston, hitting the ground running upon arrival. With the city still quiet in the early morning hours, students began their historical journey…
On Tuesday, April 15, the Pahrump Valley High School gym was buzzing with excitement as students took on staff in a friendly — and slightly competitive — basketball game to raise funds for the PVHS Yearbook class. The student team came out on top, defeating the staff with a final score of 66-54. Though the scoreboard reflected a fairly close game, there were whispers from the sidelines that the staff’s final score may have received a little “generous rounding” to keep things entertaining. Regardless of the outcome, the real victory was for the PVHS Yearbook team, which organized the event…