Competitors battled through warm temperatures as players, families and fans gathered for an afternoon of horseshoes, food and community fellowship in Henderson.
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Behind a community-wide sendoff and a dominant tournament performance capped by a 12–1 championship victory over Lowry, the Lady Trojans captured their fifth Class 3A state softball title.
The Trojans stranded runners in scoring position, survived a controversial balk call and pushed Virgin Valley through 12 exhausting innings before finally falling 4-3 in a heartbreaking Class 3A Southern Regional elimination game on May 8 in Boulder City.
After a standout 2026 year including a strong showing at the Class 3A State Tournament, four members of the PVHS boys golf team earned All-Southern Nevada honors over the weekend.
The Trojans battled extreme desert heat and record-tying temperatures at Boulder Creek Golf Club during the 2026 Class 3A Boys Golf State Championship in Boulder City.
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.
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Competitors battled through warm temperatures as players, families and fans gathered for an afternoon of horseshoes, food and community fellowship in Henderson.
Behind a community-wide sendoff and a dominant tournament performance capped by a 12–1 championship victory over Lowry, the Lady Trojans captured their fifth Class 3A state softball title.
The Trojans stranded runners in scoring position, survived a controversial balk call and pushed Virgin Valley through 12 exhausting innings before finally falling 4-3 in a heartbreaking Class 3A Southern Regional elimination game on May 8 in Boulder City.
After a standout 2026 year including a strong showing at the Class 3A State Tournament, four members of the PVHS boys golf team earned All-Southern Nevada honors over the weekend.
