The clang of horseshoes will once again echo across Nevada in 2026 as the Nevada State Horseshoe Pitchers Association prepares to roll out a full slate of sanctioned tournaments.
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The game was over before it even began for Cristo Rey St. Viator, as the Pahrump Valley Trojans raced to a 70–20 home victory Wednesday night.
Pahrump Valley is heating up at the right time. The Trojans cruised to a 50–17 victory over Cristo Rey St. Viator on Wednesday night, securing third place in the division.
Admist the score, PVHS girls basketball head coach Bob Hopkins never lost his smile as the Trojans honored their longtime coach’s 76th birthday following the game.
One of Pahrump’s longest-running rural traditions is set to return this February as the annual Pahrump Jr.High–High School Rodeo brings three days of competition to the McCullough Rodeo Arena from Feb. 6–8.
Trailing by double digits early and down five at halftime, Pahrump Valley never panicked. The Trojans flipped the momentum late Wednesday night with the efforts of Sheppard, Briscoe and Gavenda, amounting a 54-48 comeback league victory.
Still searching for their first regular-season win against Democracy Prep, the Pahrump Valley Trojans opened Wednesday night with a defensive stand full of grit and promise, but the Blue Knights found their rhythm in the second half and cruised to a 33–0 victory.
Check out the week’s results from the Pahrump Valley basketball and flag football teams.
Known locally as the “Pink Panther” for his signature bright pink goalkeeper gear, Cowley’s dedication, resilience, and family support have propelled him from multi-sport youth athlete to state-recognized star.
Pahrump Valley’s wrestling team made its long-awaited return home one to remember, rolling past Somerset Losee 98-28 on Jan. 16 while honoring seniors during a dominant Senior Night performance inside the PVHS gym.
Riley Saldana delivered a dominant week on the court, scoring 28 points against The Meadows and adding a team-high 10 more in a road win over Boulder City as the Trojans extend their win streak to seven.
The Pahrump girls flag football team’s inaugural season continued to test its resolve Friday night, as the Trojans struggled to generate momentum in a 48-0 home loss to Durango.
Despite another strong scoring performance from junior guard Trae Plein, Pahrump Valley couldn’t keep pace with The Meadows’ size and depth, falling 74–49 in a home league matchup Wednesday night.
Check out the week’s scores for Pahrump Valley High School’s basketball and flag football teams.
Pahrump Valley mounted a determined second-half rally Tuesday night, but an early deficit proved too much to overcome as SECTA held off the Trojans for a 74–61 non-league victory on PVHS’s home floor.
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The clang of horseshoes will once again echo across Nevada in 2026 as the Nevada State Horseshoe Pitchers Association prepares to roll out a full slate of sanctioned tournaments.
The game was over before it even began for Cristo Rey St. Viator, as the Pahrump Valley Trojans raced to a 70–20 home victory Wednesday night.
Pahrump Valley is heating up at the right time. The Trojans cruised to a 50–17 victory over Cristo Rey St. Viator on Wednesday night, securing third place in the division.
Admist the score, PVHS girls basketball head coach Bob Hopkins never lost his smile as the Trojans honored their longtime coach’s 76th birthday following the game.
