This week in sports

Green Valley flipped control and handed the Lady Trojans a tough loss before they bounced back behind a dominant complete-game shutout from freshman Jaycie Hayes to secure their first league win of the season.

After months away from the field, the Pahrump Trojans football program is back in action with renewed energy and new leadership under head coach Toby Henry.

Despite a four-run surge and multiple chances early, Pahrump Valley couldn’t capitalize on key opportunities Tuesday, falling 7-5 to Green Valley in a winnable non-league matchup.

The boys golf team traded pressure for practice Wednesday, using a relaxed dual against Boulder City to build momentum ahead of the final stretch of the Class 3A Southern League season.

UNLV baseball overpowered Utah Tech 11-1 behind Parker Dillhoff’s complete-game gem in the opener before the Trailblazers answered with an emphatic 11-1 victory to earn a series split at Earl E. Wilson stadium.

The Lady Trojans softball team are heating up as freshman ace Jaycie Hayes leads the state in strikeouts with 104, while junior standout Evalenne Armendariz posts a 1.55 ERA, forming a pitching duo that’s hard to beat.

Under sunny skies and breezy conditions, competitors in the Southern Nevada Horseshoe Pitching Series gathered on March 14 for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival tournament.

A local robotics team is raising funds in a unique way through a “Kiss the Pig” competition, combining community support, STEM education, and a lighthearted challenge to benefit youth programs and nonprofits.