Beatty enters Friday’s 1A Central regional tournament at 16-4 and riding a seven-match winning streak, with a semifinal victory over Indian Springs enough to send the Hornets to state.
Bill Evans
Sports Reporter
Email: wevans@pvtimes.com
Evan Strain’s return at quarterback and a defense that shut out Boulder City after halftime helped the Trojans finish second in league and earn a home playoff game.
Chanel Anthony rebounded from a semifinal loss to close her senior season with a third-place finish at state, while fellow Pahrump Valley captain Jace Eichner fulfilled his preseason goal of returning to the tournament.
After a bye week, the Trojans return Friday with a chance to finish the regular season above .500 and strengthen their position in the league standings.
Pahrump Valley’s girls will return to The Meadows for their regional opener, while the boys are scheduled to host Cristo Rey after closing the regular season.
Tonopah senior Dustin Otteson has reached 1,161 career points and 166 touchdowns, establishing national 8-man football records in both categories while helping the Muckers remain unbeaten.
Chanel Anthony and Jace Eichner are headed back to state after earning singles berths at the Class 3A Southern Region tennis tournament.
Pahrump Valley swept DPAC Nevada and Cristo Rey St. Viator before closing the volleyball regular season with losses to Moapa Valley and The Meadows.
Pahrump Valley sophomore Raegan Saldana shot a two-day 190 at Ruby View Golf Course in Elko to finish eighth among 33 golfers, improving 22 places from her freshman state appearance.
Tonopah remained unbeaten with a 30-0 victory over Pahranagat Valley, the team that defeated the Muckers in last season’s Class 1A state championship game.
Pahrump Valley pulled within 13 points late in the third quarter, but Moapa Valley answered immediately to secure a 37–16 homecoming defeat for the Trojans.
Pahrump Valley sophomore Raegan Saldana shot consecutive career-best rounds to place fifth at the Class 3A Southern Region tournament and qualify for state.
David Bishop joined Gloria Dofner and Deb Mallory as division winners in the Pahrump Valley 500 Bowling Club’s Oct. 10 tournament.
Pahrump Valley followed its first league victory with a tournament weekend and four straight league losses. Familiar opponents await as the Trojans look to turn their potential into consistent results.
After spoiling Virgin Valley’s homecoming, the Trojans return home to face Moapa Valley with ball security, disciplined defense and another league victory on their minds.
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