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Moapa Valley High School long-distance runners Hal Thompson, Grant Conger, BJ Robison, Irelynn Lewis, Charlotte Kynaston and Madilyn Thompson all posted personal best times in the mile or two-mile races at the 5th Annual Red Rock Running Invitational on Saturday, April 4. The cooler weather seemed to help the long-distance runners most. “Temperatures can always play a … [Read more...] about Pirate long-distance runners finding their form
Pirate baseball get wins over Eldorado, SLAM
The Moapa Valley High School baseball team might be struggling in league play, but the Pirates gave the home crowd a 9-8 walkoff victory over Eldorado on Tuesday, March 31. Thatcher Leavitt drove in the winning run, but also drew three walks and scored two runs out of the leadoff spot. Christopher Kohntopp did a bit of everything, going 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs … [Read more...] about Pirate baseball get wins over Eldorado, SLAM
Pirate volleyball wins 6 of 9
The Moapa Valley High School boys volleyball team won four straight matches on Saturday, March 28, at the Aggies Classic. The Pirates beat Sierra Vista, Clark, Mater Academy–East Las Vegas and a non-varsity opponent before falling to Durango, 2-1. They beat Durango a month prior. The Pirates started the week with a 3-1 win over Hurricane on Tuesday, March 24. Sophomore Kai … [Read more...] about Pirate volleyball wins 6 of 9
Pirate baseball drops two to Boulder City
The Moapa Valley High School baseball team lost its first league game of the season against Boulder City in Overton on Wednesday, March 25, but the Pirates had ample opportunities to win. The Pirates had nine hits off Eagles’ starter Tate Crine, but just a third of them scored, as Crine limited damage and walked no one, striking out eight over six innings. Jake Hadley … [Read more...] about Pirate baseball drops two to Boulder City
Dixon, Van Vliet lead Pirates in Las Vegas
Moapa Valley High School sophomore Jenna Dixon and junior Brenden Van Vliet both piled up the personal bests at the Las Vegas Track Classic at Mojave High School on March 28, 2026. Van Vliet finished the 400 meters in 49.55 seconds — a new MVHS record. “Brenden broke the school record in the 400. That was awesome — and as a junior, no less. The old record was set only three … [Read more...] about Dixon, Van Vliet lead Pirates in Las Vegas
Lady Pirates fall to LCHS, PVHS
Allowing 36 runs over two games, a noticeably young Moapa Valley High School softball roster dropped games to Lincoln County on Tuesday, March 25, and Pine View on Thursday, March 27. The Lynx put up nine runs in the fourth inning after the Pirates tied it at two in the third. A four-run fifth put the mercy rule in effect for the Lynx, who won, 15-3. Junior pitcher Saphire … [Read more...] about Lady Pirates fall to LCHS, PVHS
Hickman hurdles Call in MVHS record book
Moapa Valley High School sophomore Ashton Hickman posted a sophomore school record time of 41.12 seconds in the 300-meter hurdles at the Pine View Invitational on Friday, March 20. “[H]e was in the invite portion…and won the field,” MVHS head coach Shane Hickman informed. “His time was seventh overall, but that in and of itself was actually really good. He did break the MVHS … [Read more...] about Hickman hurdles Call in MVHS record book
Shorthanded Pirates play four games in three days
The Moapa Valley High School baseball team had to put up with some extreme heat in the final four games of its pre-league season at Cimarron-Memorial High School. They beat Cimarron-Memorial on Monday, March 16, and Smoky Hill (Colo.) on Tuesday, March 17. The Pirates that stuck around through spring break got out of playing an inning in Las Vegas by scoring in all of the … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Pirates play four games in three days
NIAA addresses state wrestling venue controversy
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) has typically alternated between northern and southern venues for the state wrestling championships on an annual basis. They even took the tournament out-of-state to the Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse in Bullhead City, Arizona, in 2024 to continue that tradition. So, after the state tournament was held in Fallon in … [Read more...] about NIAA addresses state wrestling venue controversy
Pirates speed past competition
The Moapa Valley High School boys track team won the Ken Jensen Invitational, and the girls finished second at Virgin Valley High School on Friday, March. 13. The boys were 78.5 points ahead of Pahrump Valley, and the girls were 40.67 points behind the Trojans. MVHS freshman Ashton Hickman won the 300-meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 41.74 seconds. Junior Ryker … [Read more...] about Pirates speed past competition