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With a pair of shutout wins over the Democracy Prep Agassi Campus Blue Knights on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7, the Moapa Valley High School softball team improved to .500 in league play to climb into fourth place in the Southern 3A Desert league. “Our team played great together. Proud of all the players who are stepping up to fill roles on the team,” said MVHS … [Read more...] about Lady Pirates outscore DPAC 33-0 for first league wins
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Pirate volleyball remains unbeaten in league play
The Moapa Valley High School boys volleyball team improved to 3-0 in league play with 3-0 victories over both Cristo Rey St. Viator on Monday, April 6, and Doral Academy Red Rock on Tuesday, April 7. The Pirates put on a show for the Moapa Valley fans with a 25-22, 25-16, 25-14 win over the Doral Academy Dragons. Sophomore Kai Muaina had 15 kills, 20 digs, two aces, … [Read more...] about Pirate volleyball remains unbeaten in league play
Six-run outburst leads VV to win
Virgin Valley exploded for six runs in the bottom of the first inning to help propel the Lady Bulldogs softball team to a 15-5 victory over Moapa Valley in the first of a home-and-home series between the rivals on Tuesday, March 31, at blustery Bulldog Field. The Pirates’ injury woes continued on the first play of the game, Tuesday. MVHS head coach Stacie Stilson informed … [Read more...] about Six-run outburst leads VV to win
Pirate long-distance runners finding their form
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
Bulldogs’ Shaner shuts down Pirates with no hitter
Virgin Valley High School’s Degan Shaner had a great week for the Bulldog baseball team. Shaner threw a 15-0 no hitter on Monday, March 30, and followed up on Friday, April 3, with an 8-0 shutout of the Pirates. In Monday’s game, the Bulldogs staked Shiner to a 5-0 lead after one inning of play. Tray Hughes got the rally started with a leadoff double, followed by a Shaner … [Read more...] about Bulldogs’ Shaner shuts down Pirates with no hitter
Pirate volleyball guts out first league win at VV
After two hours of intense back-and-forth play, it came down to an unforced error on the final point of the night that decided an epic boys volleyball match between rivals Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley Tuesday, March 31, in Mesquite. “I told my boys that in rivalry games sometimes strategy and planning goes out the window, and it just comes down to grit and effort, which my … [Read more...] about Pirate volleyball guts out first league win at VV
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