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Moapa Valley High School sophomore Anna Winward won both hurdle events, and senior Hal Thompson won both the mile and two-mile races to lead the Pirate track and field teams to regional championships at Pahrump Valley High School, May 8-9. In both cases, the Pirates bested the hosts from Pahrump Valley, but it wasn’t very close. Joining Thompson on the podium in the mile … [Read more...] about MVHS wins track championships
Sports and Recreation
Studio B closes sixth season with strong finish in Las Vegas
Studio B Dance Academy recently wrapped up its sixth competitive season with a strong finish at the Act 1 Talent Dance Competition, held Saturday, April 25, in Las Vegas, where dancers represented the studio with confidence, artistry and the results of months of dedicated work. Throughout the weekend, Studio B performers earned numerous overall placements, Judges' Pick … [Read more...] about Studio B closes sixth season with strong finish in Las Vegas
Local teen shines at FBU camp; earns invitation to Top Gun in Florida
In a remarkable display of talent and determination, 13-year-old Moapa Valley local CJ Law has made headlines by excelling at the prestigious FBU (Football University) camp held recently at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. His hard work and dedication not only earned him a spot at the camp but also an invitation to the elite Top Gun showcase in Florida, a testament to … [Read more...] about Local teen shines at FBU camp; earns invitation to Top Gun in Florida
Bulldogs punch ticket to 3A State Tournament
The Virgin Valley High School baseball team overcame insurmountable odds this past weekend to place second at the 3A Southern Regional in Boulder City on Saturday, May 9. The Dawgs came into the tournament as the fourth seed, which matched them with the top seed, Boulder City Eagles, on Thursday afternoon, May 7. The Dawgs scored first on a two-run homer by Degan Shaner in the … [Read more...] about Bulldogs punch ticket to 3A State Tournament
Virgin Valley wins Southern 3A Softball Championship
The Virgin Valley High School softball team bounced back from a 9-0 semifinal loss to top seed Pahrump Valley on Friday, May 8, to win two straight over the Trojans the next day and capture the 3A Southern Regional Championship in Boulder City. The Lady Dawgs climbed out of the losers’ bracket with a 10-0 win in five innings over the Moapa Valley Lady Pirates. VVHS freshman … [Read more...] about Virgin Valley wins Southern 3A Softball Championship
Pirates to play in first state volleyball championship
The Moapa Valley High School boys volleyball team qualified for its first 3A State Championship game with a 3-1 win over Coral Academy in Henderson on Thursday, May 7. The Pirates rolled to a 25-16 win in set one before dropping set two 25-21. They handled the pressure points in the next two sets to finish off the Falcons 25-19 and 25-18. “[D]efinitely exciting to get there, … [Read more...] about Pirates to play in first state volleyball championship
Lady Pirates to play Pahrump Valley in playoffs
After splitting the season series with Boulder City on Thursday, April 30, the Moapa Valley High School softball team will play top-seeded Pahrump Valley Trojans in the first round of the Southern 3A Desert League playoffs. The Lady Pirates fell 7-3 in the final game of the regular season on Thursday in Boulder City. The Pirates plated a run in each of the first two … [Read more...] about Lady Pirates to play Pahrump Valley in playoffs
Pirate volleyball to head to regional playoffs
With a 3-1 loss at home on Senior Night to Boulder City on Wednesday, April 29, the Moapa Valley High School boys volleyball team will enter the Desert League regional playoffs as the third seed and face sixth-seeded Doral Academy Red Rock on Tuesday, May 5. The Pirates gave the top-seeded Eagles a bit of a scare by winning set one 28-26, but Boulder City put the screws to … [Read more...] about Pirate volleyball to head to regional playoffs
Pirates Katich, Hickman finish top-20 in hurdles at BYU; boys fourth at BC
A select group of Moapa Valley High School’s track and field teams made the trip to Brigham Young University for the PACS BYU Invitational on Friday, May 1. The Pirates excelled in the hurdles, with junior Ryker Katich finishing the 110-meter hurdles in a personal best 15.11 seconds to place 18th, and sophomore Ashton Hickman just missing out on a top-10 finish in the 300-meter … [Read more...] about Pirates Katich, Hickman finish top-20 in hurdles at BYU; boys fourth at BC
VV volleyball starts title defense on the road
Defending state champion Virgin Valley High School will open up defense of its crown on the road when the Bulldogs travel to Las Vegas to face The Meadows School in a 3A State Boys Volleyball quarterfinal match Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. The Bulldogs, who captured last year's state title with a thrilling five-set win over Boulder City, will enter the tournament as the fifth … [Read more...] about VV volleyball starts title defense on the road