After years of waiting for official recognition, the Pahrump Valley High School boys volleyball team finally took the court this spring as an NIAA-sanctioned program.
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PVHS track and field closed out the 2026 season with a series of record-breaking performances and podium finishes at the NIAA Class 3A state championships in Sparks.
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.
The Pahrump Nugget Bowling Center is registering new and experienced bowlers for leagues, most of which will begin play in September.
Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series catching up with Pahrump Valley High School graduates who are continuing their athletic careers in college.
Best in the Desert announced the dates and locations of its 2020 race series this week, with Vegas to Reno slated for Aug. 12-15.
T.J. Hill is a well-known name in the wrestling world. From the time he was in high school, when he was a four-time Missouri state champion, until he was a junior world champion, Hill has known success.
Last year, the Beatty High School football team had a strong case for being the best Class 1A team that did not make the playoffs.
This weekend will mark the 19th edition of Goldfield Days. And, thanks to the efforts of Pahrump resident Lathan Dilger, this year will be the first to include a horseshoes tournament.
Best in the Desert announced the dates and locations of its 2020 race series this week, with Vegas to Reno slated for Aug. 12-15.
Pairs of kids are lined up, ready for the race. One’s left leg to the other’s right leg with Velcro straps, as in the classic three-legged race.
Almost invariably, politicians sound foolish when they wander into sports. They seldom know the context of the issues and certainly don’t know much about the background of the situations, and they just seem out of touch when they chime in.
Karla Kent arrived at the coffee shop right on time, not just because she is punctual but because she needs her daily coffee.
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After years of waiting for official recognition, the Pahrump Valley High School boys volleyball team finally took the court this spring as an NIAA-sanctioned program.
PVHS track and field closed out the 2026 season with a series of record-breaking performances and podium finishes at the NIAA Class 3A state championships in Sparks.
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.
