The Pahrump Valley High School Cross Country team delivered an impressive performance at the Lake Mead Invitational on Saturday, October 11, at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Boulder City, earning first place team finishes for both the boys and girls varsity small school divisions.
In the boys varsity small schools race, the Trojans showed remarkable depth and consistency across their lineup. Leading the way was Josh Gent, who crossed the finish line first for Pahrump and eighth overall with a time of 18:16. Close behind was Joaquin Flores, placing ninth overall in 18:41, followed by Timmy Stutzman in 12th at 19:05, Aydon Veloz in 13th at 19:10, and Josh Flores in 15th at 19:22. Ben De Santiago and Daniel Thompson rounded out the Trojans’ strong top seven, finishing 19th and 20th overall with times of 19:34 and 19:43, respectively. The team’s tight pack and top-20 placements secured the overall first-place team finish in dominant fashion.
The girls varsity small schools race mirrored that success, with the Lady Trojans also taking home the first-place team title. Rylan Bliss led the charge with a standout performance, finishing third overall in 22:23. Sophie Romero followed closely behind in sixth (22:49), with Kaylan Robinson in seventh (23:01), Addi Nelsen in eighth (23:17) and Savannah Thompson rounded out the top five for PVHS with a 10th-place finish (23:24). Additional strong finishes came from Rosie Miller (13th, 24:10) and Alexis Clouser (16th, 24:38), further reinforcing the team’s depth and balance.
In the boys varsity B division, Logan Tilley led the Trojans with a sixth-place finish and a time of 18:35, while Sam Grabbe (22:35), Akim Khan (22:58), and Alexander Martinez (23:24)—who set a personal record—continued the team’s solid showing. Noah Flores (25:05), Keldan Frederickson (25:53), and Isaiah Veloz (31:11) completed the lineup, giving the Trojans another strong overall effort across the field.
In the girls varsity B race, Keelee Gieni led the way with a time of 27:20, while Ella Odegard wrapped up the team’s day with a finish of 31:47, capping off a meet that highlighted the continued progress and determination of the PVHS runners.
With both varsity squads capturing team titles and several athletes earning top individual finishes, the Trojans continue to build momentum as they move closer to the post-season—showing that Pahrump Valley Cross Country remains a powerhouse in Southern Nevada competition.
