Trojans stop late 2-point attempt, hold on for first win

Pahrump Valley (1-4, 1-0 I-A Sunset) stopped Clark (0-5, 0-1) on a 2-point conversion attempt with 1:27 remaining to secure a 16-14 road win over the Chargers on Friday.

Trailing 16-8 with 3:21 to play, Clark drove for the potential tying touchdown on Jordan Jenkins’ 12-yard run. Chargers senior QB Anthony Bermudez was stopped short of the goal line on the conversion keeper.

After a scoreless first half, Pahrump Valley took a 16-0 lead in the third quarter on Denzell Holman’s 41-yard run and Devontae Brown’s fumble return for a touchdown.

Jenkins ran for Clark’s first touchdown with 5:47 remaining and finished with 73 yards rushing.