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‘Here we go’: Tonopah coach gets ready for next year

TONOPAH — A retired Nye County Sheriff’s sergeant who traveled the nation has parked his RV in Tonopah once again to coach the Muckers baseball team.

Sportsman’s Quest: The Story Teller

The time of hunting and fishing conventions has come to an end and the hunting guides-outfitters have returned home to prepare for another season. I’m left with my head full of new stories and my sides still aching from laughing at the crazy tales and humorous, if sometimes dangerous, adventures we’ve shared at vendor booths, in the hallways, hotel rooms and yes, while sipping a beverage in the local “watering holes.”

JIM BUTLER DAYS: Horseshoes group honors Tonopah founder

Six competitive horseshoe pitchers met in a Nevada town with roughly 2,000 residents and home of the Clown Motel, which is next to a cemetery that dates back to 1901 in Tonopah.

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Trojans backfield ready to roll

Football season is almost here. There are 29 days until the Trojans take the field in their first game against the Chaparral Cowboys from the Sunrise League in Division 1-A.

Muckers seek new QB

The Tonopah Muckers return this season with an experienced team, but without Seth Littlefield in the quarterback position.

Put your ‘cribbage face’ on and play

On Aug. 16-18 the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) will hold its fourth annual cribbage tournament here.

Coaches favor limits on club sports

Trojans varsity coaches are taking on club sports at Pahrump Valley High School. The coaches want changes in the way club teams operate at the school.

Weather delays Sam Stringer Memorial race

High car counts, swift cars and bad weather characterized this year’s second annual Sam Stringer Memorial Race.

Soccer Schedule packed with Division 1 teams

The Trojans have finally earned some respect as a championship team. The girls soccer team won back-to-back state championships for the past two years.

Legion ball ends long summer season

Both local American Legion teams concluded the summer season this week. The long season started in late May.

V-ball coach likes new schedule, excited for start

Trojans Volleyball Coach Jill Harris realized last year her team was only as good as those they played. This year, with this in mind she worked hard during the spring to play as many good teams she could find.

Cross-country champ ready to run

Stefanie Thelaner continues to be one of the top cross-country runners for the Trojans.