A routine school day turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Pahrump Valley High School football players, who not only met the Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 draft pick but also saw their program receive a surprise $20,000 equipment donation during the team’s ‘Festival of Football’ draft event in Henderson.
Iyan Bosket was given an offer from Bishop Gorman—but instead, the rising 3-star linebacker is betting on himself, choosing to stay loyal to his roots while chasing Division I offers on his own terms.
With her 200th strikeout of the season on the road against Moapa Valley on Apr. 21, the Trojans freshman notched herself into her own record category.
PVHS boys golf concluded its regular season league play on a strong note at Coyote Springs Golf Club in Moapa as they prepare for the postseason.
Fundraiser emphasizes wildlife habitat improvement
The Trojans girls soccer team took third in an eight-team tourney called the Mesquite Cup to start the season last weekend.
The Jet ski races continued at Lakeside with little fanfare as the promoter, “Mad Dog Matta,” was unable to get enough racers for Saturday and Sunday.
Four new members will be inducted to the Pahrump Valley High School Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday to bring the total members to 64.
Larry Goins will be the new Trojans athletic director, taking over for Ed Kirkwood, whose last day was Friday.
Nico Velasquez led the Trojans with a 49-yard touchdown reception and a 99-yard kickoff return for a score as the Trojans crushed Eldorado 38-10 on Friday in their home opener.
The Trojans girls volleyball team was at the Las Vegas Invitational, a high-quality tournament that sees some of the top volleyball teams in Nevada and California perform. Pahrump won one and lost five matches. Two of those teams ended up being in the top three at the tournament, Ramona and Central. Ramona won the tournament.
I was walking past Petco Park today and saw hordes of Cubbies fans approaching for the afternoon game with the Padres, (the Cubs won 6-3, sweeping the series) and I started thinking about the Cubs’ chances of winning the pennant and overcoming the dreaded Billy Goat Curse.
He is one of the most personable guys I know. Over the past six years it has been hard to find a day where I haven’t talked to Ed Kirkwood. For those who haven’t met Ed, he is the Trojans athletic director and he is leaving for Florida today.
Football is back. The Trojans open the season hosting Eldorado High School, a Class 4A school in the Northeast League.
Pahrump Youth Softball: Fall ball season is open for registration. Registration is Aug. 26 and 29 at Ian Deutch Field at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the snack bar. Cost to play is $65. A copy of the birth certificate is required to register. For more info: richlauver@hotmail.com.
A routine school day turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Pahrump Valley High School football players, who not only met the Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 draft pick but also saw their program receive a surprise $20,000 equipment donation during the team’s ‘Festival of Football’ draft event in Henderson.
Iyan Bosket was given an offer from Bishop Gorman—but instead, the rising 3-star linebacker is betting on himself, choosing to stay loyal to his roots while chasing Division I offers on his own terms.
With her 200th strikeout of the season on the road against Moapa Valley on Apr. 21, the Trojans freshman notched herself into her own record category.
PVHS boys golf concluded its regular season league play on a strong note at Coyote Springs Golf Club in Moapa as they prepare for the postseason.
