The Pahrump Valley High School boys’ golf team put forth a strong performance at the Club at Sunrise match on March 5, finishing just behind Boulder City in a competitive outing. The Trojans posted a team score of +81 to par, trailing the Eagles’ +78 to par in a tight contest.
Pahrump was one of five schools participating in the match, alongside Boulder City, Canyon Springs, Coral Academy, and Eldorado. The Trojans demonstrated solid individual efforts, with two players earning top-four finishes.
Cayden Cowley and Matthew Lopez both shot a 90, finishing +18 to par and tying for fourth place overall. Travis Floyd followed closely behind, tying for sixth place with a 92, +20 to par. Carter Nygaard recorded a 97, placing tied for tenth, while Samson Wagner finished 13th with a 104. Making his debut in high school competition, Keir Sheppard rounded out the team’s performance with a 116, finishing 14th.
Head Coach Bob Hopkins praised Cowley and Lopez for their strong play, noting their ability to stay consistent throughout the match. While he acknowledged that both the Trojans and Eagles faced challenges on the course, he was disappointed that Boulder City managed to edge ahead by just two strokes. However, Hopkins remains optimistic about the team’s potential this season, emphasizing the importance of continued practice and refinement.
“We just need to keep working to improve our game as the season progresses,” Hopkins said.
With a promising start to the season, the Trojans are eager to build on this performance and challenge for the top spot in upcoming matches.
