Heroes on the Turf happening this month
The game is taking place Friday, July 24, 2026 at Yuma Catholic High School at 7:30 p.m., with the gates opening at 6:30…
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Chasing the Dream: A Yuma native’s journey to the MLB
After years of chasing his dream, Isaac Araiza now waits to see if the next chapter of his baseball journey begins with a call from a Major League…
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Timothy ‘Two-Time’ Ruiz takes first place at Junior Olympics
The boxer from El Centro’s Sparta Boxing Youth Academy Gym recently captured a first-place finish at the Junior Olympics in Wichita, Kansas, adding…
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Mexico fans gather at local restaurant for Round of 32 match versus Ecuador
Mexico continued its impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32 to advance to the Round of 16 and…
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11-year-old Francisco Perez becomes first Yuma boxer to win National Junior Olympic title
An 11-year-old boxer from Yuma is bringing home national gold after capturing a championship at one of the most prestigious youth boxing events in…
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Yuma Summer League returns, reviving wrestling tradition after six-year hiatus
The long-running offseason wrestling tradition, which ended during the COVID-19 pandemic, has returned thanks to Matador Wrestling…
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Yuma County baseball represented south of the border
The Algodoneros de San Luis are providing opportunities for players and coaches from Yuma County and around the world to pursue their baseball…
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Shamrocks’ bring in youth athletes for Cactus League
Hosted by Yuma Catholic head boys basketball coach Thurman Schaetzle, the camp welcomed players in fourth through sixth grade for a week of…
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El Centro’s Anael Alejo set to compete at 2026 USA Boxing Junior Olympics
Anael Alejo is preparing for another shot at the top of the podium as she heads to the 2026 USA Boxing Junior Olympics in Wichita,…
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11U Cal Ripken All-Stars shine bright for Arizona
The regional tournament is scheduled for July 12-18 in Fallon, Nevada, where Yuma will face state champions from Hawaii, Utah, California and Nevada…
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Yuma E-1 Prospects 12U make deep run at national tournament in Utah
A talented group of young softball players from Yuma capped off an impressive week of competition at the American Fastpitch Association National…
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Matador Wrestling Club hosts two-day camp for local athletes
Local wrestlers had the opportunity to learn from collegiate athletes this weekend as the Matador Wrestling Club hosted a two-day camp featuring…
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Yuma locals cheer on the USMNT in their opening FIFA World Cup match
The United States opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Paraguay 4-1 at Los Angeles Stadium and giving American…
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Matadors Wrestling Club hosts all-girls clinic
The growth of girls wrestling in Yuma County is on full display this week as Matadors Wrestling Club is hosting a clinic aimed at helping young…
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The Man, the myth, the legend: The lasting legacy of Coach Klostreich
Don Klostreich, who passed away April 22, 2026, after battling Lewy body disease, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Arizona…
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Yuma’s E1 Prospects 12U lacing up for national competition
A talented group of young athletes from Yuma is preparing to test its skills against some of the best competition in the…
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26th Annual Castaneda Chaos Golf Tournament happening this weekend
The annual event is taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Desert Hills Golf Course, located at 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive, at 7…
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Arizona Western hosts 30th annual basketball clinic
Led by Arizona Western head men’s basketball coach Kyle Isaacs, the four-day camp took place at Castle Dome Middle School and welcomed approximately…
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Arizona Western’s Marsai Mason commits to Division I program
Arizona Western College standout forward Marsai Mason is continuing his basketball career at the D-I level after committing to Lindenwood University…
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YFL brings MMA action to MCAS Yuma
The event gave fighters from across the region and beyond the opportunity to compete in front of Marines while showcasing the continued growth of the…
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