Local Sports Archives

Off to the quarterfinals: YBBL All-Stars cruise again in 10-0 win

July 7, 2023 10:53 PM Cole Johnson

The Yuma Boys Baseball 16U All-Stars will get a much deserved day off to explore Norco, California on Saturday after another win pushed them closer…

Pro baseball league to hit the ground in San Luis, Mexico this fall

July 7, 2023 8:01 PM Cole Johnson

In hopes of reviving fan excitement for the game of baseball in the area, a new baseball league is ready to flourish at the pro…

YBBL All-Stars keep the train moving and advance to next round of state tournament

July 6, 2023 11:45 PM Cole Johnson

The quest for a trip to South Carolina for the Senior Little League World Series continues to look brighter for the Yuma Boys Baseball 16U All-Stars…

Two local boxers set to make their competitive debuts

July 6, 2023 9:32 PM Luis Lopez

Training out of Azteca Boxing Club, two young fighters will get a chance to showcase their talents in an amature setting for the first…

From stardom to champion: Lia Paulette Cruz’ flag football journey to national recognition

July 1, 2023 3:06 PM Cole Johnson

Lia Paulette Cruz doesn’t just play flag football – she dominates it in a way people from the desert southwest may have never seen or could have…

Local stars join forces on the baseball diamond for summer league All-Star team

June 23, 2023 2:47 PM Cole Johnson

For the first time, Yuma is putting out a 16u All-Star baseball squad made up of some of the best young local talent to compete in a restructured…

Yuma Heat Swim Club aims for long course pools to better future of local swimming

June 21, 2023 1:38 PM Cole Johnson

The Yuma Heat Swim Club is coming off of a monumental trip to the big sectionals meet in Texas back in late March – where a record number of swimmers…

Desert Warriors Cheerleading squad to hold tryouts

June 13, 2023 4:57 PM Luis Lopez

Kids as young as four years old can participate for as low as $20 with…

Arizona Western wraps up summer hoops camp in “life changing experience” for some

June 8, 2023 7:37 PM Cole Johnson

Thursday marked the fourth and final day of another edition of the Arizona Western College summer basketball camp – and it did not…

Arizona Western to host annual Summer Basketball Camp next week

May 31, 2023 7:12 PM Cole Johnson

Registration is still open for another fun week of hoops at the Arizona Western College annual summer basketball camp – but pre-registration is…

Running for gold: Robertson wins two titles at CIF

May 23, 2023 8:12 PM Jalen Fong

BLYTHE, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Mathew Robertson from Palo Verde High School in Blythe captured gold at this year’s CIF championships in San Diego. He…

Kids learn how to swing clubs at Desert Hills

May 13, 2023 3:36 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

Participants, ages eight to 16-years-old, took part in the event, and the golf instructors presented the five pillars of golf: Honesty, Ethics, Fair…

Gutierrez stays perfect with unanimous decision

May 8, 2023 10:48 PM Scott Gross, Vanessa Gongora

Erick Gutierrez improves to 3-0 as pro boxer…

Billy Brewer honored as CIF San Diego Section Athletic Director of the Year

April 24, 2023 7:12 PM Cole Johnson

Longtime Brawley Union High School Athletic Director, Billy Brewer, pulled in a prestigious award over the…

YUHSD to host sports physical event, YRMC announced as partner

April 18, 2023 1:31 PM Dillon Fuhrman

A physical is required for student athletes to participate in Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)…

Special Olympics Arizona hosts Track and Field meet in Yuma

April 15, 2023 12:34 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

The Yuma Delegation of the Special Olympics Arizona held a Track and Field meet Saturday. The meet took place at Cibola High School’s track at 9:00am…