Jacob Powers

2 months ago | pvtimes.com | Jacob Powers

Mustering only six points in the first quarter, it appeared as if the Trojans mens basketball team was heading down an all-too-familiar road in a league rematch against SLAM Academy. But Pahrump Valley High School guard Keir Sheppard put his fork in it, ensuring the Trojans their first league victory of the season. The Trojans (5-16, 1-8) staved off a late fourth-quarter rally by SLAM Academy, defeating the Bulls 53-49, erasing a seven-game losing streak that began at home on Dec.

Jan 24, 2025 | pvtimes.com | Jacob Powers

On the lengthy bus ride over to Summerlin Tuesday evening, Pahrump Valley wrestling coach Frank Lopez prayed the strong showing at last weekend’s Chaparral Invitational tournament would continue on the mats. The Trojans would go on to answer his prayers as they soundly defeated The Meadows 72-12. “The boys came out and wrestled really hard,” Lopez said. “We always pride ourselves on our conditioning and basics. ‘Do we have a double arm to a bar?’ That’s our program.

Oct 26, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | Jacob Powers

In his first season with the Faith Lutheran girls soccer team, Carl Cort has done nothing short of what he did in his professional career. Win. Cort, a former forward who spent nearly two decades as a pro, including in the English Premier League, has propelled the Crusaders to the top of the Class 5A Southern League this year. Faith Lutheran (14-1-5, 10-1-5) is the No. 1 seed for what should be a highly competitive 5A state tournament, which starts with quarterfinals Wednesday.

Oct 17, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | Jacob Powers

An early penalty kick was all Faith Lutheran needed to beat an aggressive Coronado team 1-0 on the road on a gusty Thursday evening. The Crusaders (13-1-4, 9-1-4 Class 5A Southern League) won a rematch of last year’s state title game for the second time this season. Faith Lutheran, which lost the championship match, also beat the Cougars 3-2 on Sept. 30. “I think the girls showed a lot of grit today,” coach Carl Cort said.

Sep 27, 2024 | reviewjournal.com | Jacob Powers

Las Vegas High quarterback Tanner Vibabul made sure Desert Oasis didn’t have much to celebrate on homecoming. Recording a shutout in the second half, the Wildcats clawed away at the Diamondbacks to secure a 33-12 victory Friday. Vibabul completed 13 of 21 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns. The junior also got it done on the ground, rushing for 104 yards on 11 attempts with a pair of touchdowns. “We know our guys.