Just months after launching, Pahrump Valley Junior Athletics is drawing consistent turnout from local youth athletes and laying the groundwork for stronger and more confident competitors without the need to leave town.
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Down 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh, a bases-loaded opportunity arose once more for Pahrump Valley senior Jack Walker, who walked-off his opponents for the second time this season.
Prior to the opening pitch against Lake Mead Christian Academy last Saturday, PVHS baseball seniors were honored for their dedication to the program alongside their family and close friends.
Pahrump Valley High School’s Track & Field program delivered a commanding showing during Senior Night last Thursday as both teams earned personal bests at home.
Multiple Trojans were honored for their dedication to the school’s Track & Field program prior to the start of the Pahrump Weekday #3 event on April 16.
Beatty Hornets football team soundly beat Beaver Dam last Friday night 43-36. Hornets Coach Leo Verzilli said his team had a great game.
Trojans cross country lost to Faith Lutheran at Indian Springs some weeks back. Since then the boys and girls seemed to have shrugged off the loss and moved on.
The boys soccer team has dropped their last two games losing to Mojave 7-2 last week and suffering a loss to Clark 5-0 in Tuesday’s game. According to Coach Don Boulden the team has just been outplayed the last two games.
Sydney Sladek broke the Nevada High School Record for “most goals scored, career,” formerly held by Traci Prado at 154. Prado, from North Tahoe, set the record in 2000.
The Lady Trojans stomped another league opponent beating the Clark Chargers on Tuesday 8-1. Sydney Sladek broke the state record for most goals scored in a career at 154. Sladek scored four goals that afternoon and now has 157 goals.
With just 7.5 seconds remaining in the game, the Trojans came from behind and scored the winning touchdown against the Clark Chargers. Trojans won the game 25-22.
Last week the girls golf team was at Las Vegas Municipal and on Monday they were at Angel Park Golf Course. According to Trojans Coach Julie Floyd, the team did very well, and is improving each game. The girls came in third place each time but the scores got a little better at each match.
Junior Luis Flores could be the next Beatty Hornet quarterback. He has played with senior quarterback Jake Zamora in three sports. Flores and Zamora have known each other since the second grade. Each knows how the other plays the game. Flores said the two compete against each other and make themselves even better, so when Zamora was out with a bad ankle against Pahranagat Valley, Flores had no problem stepping in for him.
It was a great weekend for Lady Muckers’ volleyball, as both junior varsity and varsity were able to defeat their opponents. The girls won their league game against Round Mountain away and also an additional friendly game against Sierra Lutheran at home.
The Pahrump Fall Festival Rodeo was a success. Rodeo fans packed McCullough Arena, according to event volunteer “Cowboy” Ken Pyle.
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Just months after launching, Pahrump Valley Junior Athletics is drawing consistent turnout from local youth athletes and laying the groundwork for stronger and more confident competitors without the need to leave town.
Down 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh, a bases-loaded opportunity arose once more for Pahrump Valley senior Jack Walker, who walked-off his opponents for the second time this season.
Prior to the opening pitch against Lake Mead Christian Academy last Saturday, PVHS baseball seniors were honored for their dedication to the program alongside their family and close friends.
Pahrump Valley High School’s Track & Field program delivered a commanding showing during Senior Night last Thursday as both teams earned personal bests at home.
