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Submitted by Anjanette Lee Moapa Valley High School’s varsity spirit teams have once again proven that their performance in the classroom is just as impressive as their routines on the floor. During a pep assembly held Friday, March 27, the school’s cheer and dance teams were officially recognized as the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s (NIAA) 2025-26 state … [Read more...] about MV spirit teams crowned state academic champions
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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
PRs will be prevalent in the Pirates’ pool
The Moapa Valley High School swim team might be small, but there’s nothing small about the team’s goals. Moapa Valley has yet to make the NIAA Swimming and Diving record books, but the hope is that the girls relay team makes state. Returning girls include seniors Maycee Andrus, Savannah Neel and Sadie Schulthies. Sophomore Robin Washburn also returns. “This year’s team is … [Read more...] about PRs will be prevalent in the Pirates’ pool
Pirates wrestlers take State
Moapa Valley High School seniors Caleb Anderson and Morris Wolfley, and junior Stetson Houston won their weight classes at the NIAA State Wrestling Championships in Winnemucca on Saturday, Feb. 14. As a result, the Pirates placed fourth amongst 3A teams and were the top team out of the Southern 3A. “All three finals matches were wars. It was really special to go 3-for-3 in … [Read more...] about Pirates wrestlers take State
Lady Bulldogs’ quest for fifth straight title ends against Pinecrest
Virgin Valley’s season and dream for a fifth consecutive state championship came to an unexpected end with a 12-7 loss to visiting Pinecrest Academy-Cadence of Henderson last Monday night at Wilson Stadium. The defeat in the 4A state quarterfinal contest ended the Lady Bulldogs’ season at 15-5 overall, their first playing in the larger 4A classification after being moved up … [Read more...] about Lady Bulldogs’ quest for fifth straight title ends against Pinecrest
VV wrestlers Jordan, Woods and Woods place at State
Virgin Valley High School boys wrestlers Malachi Jordan and Micah Woods placed second and third, respectively, at the NIAA State Wrestling Championships in Winnemucca on Saturday, Feb. 14. Raylynn Woods also placed third for the girls. Raylynn Woods had technical fall and pinfall victories going into the 110-pound consolation final against Liberty’s Blissany Laborte-Makean. … [Read more...] about VV wrestlers Jordan, Woods and Woods place at State
VVHS flag football heads to quarterfinals
Virgin Valley advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NIAA 4A state flag football tournament by grinding out a 25-6 victory over visiting Canyon Springs of North Las Vegas in a first-round playoff game Saturday afternoon, Feb. 7, at Wilson Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs, 15-4 overall and the top seed from the Lakes Division, hosted Pinecrest Academy-Cadence (14-6 overall) … [Read more...] about VVHS flag football heads to quarterfinals
Seven Bulldog wrestlers qualify for State
The Virgin Valley High School boys wrestling team had seven Bulldogs qualify for State at the NIAA Class 3A Southern Regionals on Saturday, Feb. 7. The team finished fourth overall, 28 points behind Boulder City in third. Malachi Jordan was the lone VVHS first-place finisher at 113 pounds. He won both of his matches via pinfall. He was leading Pahrump Valley’s Ethan Rose … [Read more...] about Seven Bulldog wrestlers qualify for State
‘Double-triple’ state champ Gary Hickman enters NIAA Hall of Fame
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) inducted 11 members into its Hall of Fame at Palace Station Hotel and Casino Thursday night. Inductees received a commemorative plaque and a lifetime pass to any NIAA activity in the state. The 2025 NIAA Hall of Fame class included Nevada’s lone “double-triple” team state champion from Moapa Valley High School, Gary … [Read more...] about ‘Double-triple’ state champ Gary Hickman enters NIAA Hall of Fame