Pahrump Valley routs Cristo Rey St. Viator 51-8, shows roster depth

Pahrump Valley delivered its most complete performance of the season, rolling past league rival Cristo Rey St. Viator 51-8 on Jan. 7. The Trojans turned a strong defensive identity into a lopsided victory, collecting 29 steals, forcing 17 turnovers and grabbing 39 rebounds, including 19 on the offensive glass.

Pahrump Valley opened with a 14-0 run and led 16-2 after one quarter, then pushed the advantage to 33-3 by halftime. The visitors managed just five shot attempts in the opening quarter, a testament to the Trojans’ full-court pressure and rotation-ready bench. With a large lead in hand during the second half, Pahrump Valley shifted focus to controlled ball movement and clock management to close out a decisive league win.

Junior center Riley Saldana provided an efficient interior presence, scoring 16 points in limited minutes while anchoring rebounding and defensive disruption. Sophomores Kaitlyn Brown, Ella Odegard, Addi Nelsen and Aurora Bowers supplied meaningful contributions off the bench, a development that extended Pahrump’s rotation and sustained intensity throughout the game. Brown finished with nine points and six rebounds while Odegard added six points.

The statistical dominance was comprehensive: 29 team steals highlight an aggressive perimeter and passing lane defense, while 19 offensive rebounds show sustained pressure on the glass. Limiting Cristo Rey to single-digit scoring underscored the gap in execution and depth between the two programs on this night.

For Pahrump Valley, the victory does more than pad the win column. The performance demonstrated sustainable depth heading into the critical stretch of league play, offering coaches more lineup options and rest opportunities for key players. Those factors matter for playoff seeding, where guard-heavy teams often face physical wear across consecutive contests.

Cristo Rey St. Viator will need to address offensive flow and ball security after being held to eight points, a performance that will prompt adjustments as league standings tighten. For local fans, the game offered a clear preview of how Pahrump Valley might look in the postseason: a defense-first identity supported by a next-wave of contributors ready to absorb minutes.

The Trojans’ comprehensive showing sets a tone for the remainder of league play and raises expectations for depth-based lineup decisions. Watch whether coaches keep deploying the expanded rotation as Pahrump Valley chases favorable seeding in the weeks ahead.