Golfer scores hole-in-one

The SNHPS opened its season in style Saturday at the Pahrump Hot Air Rally in the Valley, where Lathan “Rebel” Dilger and Ron Gonzales battled through a playoff to capture the Hi-Lo Doubles Tournament title at Petrack Park.

There are a lot of nicknames that Pahrump Valley High School’s humble giant Iyan Bosket earned among his peers over the course of his impressive athletic career.

The Trojans captured their first playoff victory in 19 years with a win over GV Christian before their season ended to powerhouse The Meadows Mustangs.

The Pahrump Valley Lady Trojans faced a relentless opponent in the Class 3A regional semifinals, as the No. 1 seeded Bulldogs advanced to the regional championship.

Amid the buzz of the Pahrump Hot Air Rally and Valentine’s Day festivities, dedicated bowlers kept their focus sharp at the Pahrump Nugget for the Pahrump Valley 500 Club’s 9-Pin No-Tap Doubles tournament.

Behind relentless performances from sophomore Addi Nelsen and junior Riley Saldana, the Pahrump Valley High School girls basketball team delivered a statement 43-24 win over No. 5 Moapa Valley on Wednesday night.

In a playoff atmosphere so tense you could hear a pin drop, Pahrump Valley survived by the slimmest of margins Wednesday night, escaping GV Christian’s gym with a 57-56 victory in the Class 3A regional quarterfinals.

The Pahrump Valley Junior High and High School Rodeo returned with a bang this year, hosting around 200 young competitors over a three-day weekend at the McCullogh Rodeo Arena.