AWC Matadors join third round of NJCAA Best Nickname Challenge
Arizona Western College (AWC) is set to compete in the third round of the NJCAA’s Best Nickname…
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Yuma Fight League 8 set to make history with first-ever outdoor event
YFL 8 is set for Friday, March 14, and for the first time ever, the promotion will host an outdoor live cage fight event, taking over Desert Sun…
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The Hawks hold on to win despite late push from Sidewinders
Despite a late push from San Luis, the Gila Ridge Hawks beat the Sidewinders 49-36 on Monday night at Hawks…
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Lady Matadors open season ranked, split opener at home
The Arizona Western College softball team opened the 2026 season with national recognition ranked 24th in the NJCAA Division I preseason poll, the…
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Bad News Bears Jiu Jitsu has grand opening
Bad News Bears Jiu Jitsu officially opened this weekend, welcoming residents of all ages to learn the fundamentals of the rapidly growing martial art…
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Local organization hosts Bull of the Desert 2026
The annual competition took place Saturday at the Cocopah Resort & Casino at 9:00 a.m., and featured five events, including the Three-Leg Medley and…
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AWC Softball opens season splitting double header with CSI
The Arizona Western Lady Matadors softball squad opened up their season with a dominant 8-2 win over the College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles, but…
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San Pasqual comes back to beat Somerton and win three straight
The San Pasqual Warriors rallied all the way back down 20 to defeat the Somerton Toros 76-74 Friday night at Warrior…
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Yuma Catholic cruises to 59-42 win over Phoenix Christian
The Yuma Catholic Shamrocks beat the Phoenix Christian Cougars 59-42 at Carol McElhaney Oden Gym Tuesday to extend their win streak to…
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Kofa wins rubber match against San Luis backed by Rodriguez’s hat trick
The Kofa Kings defended the Kingdom Thursday night defeating the San Luis Sidewinders 4-3 to secure the rubber match…
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Leonel Rodriguez sets Kofa’s single-season scoring record with one game to go
Senior forward Leonel Rodriguez cemented his name in Kofa soccer history Tuesday night, scoring his 38th goal of the season, securing the…
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AWC splits doubleheader with SMCC to open season
The Arizona Western Matadors split the doubleheader series against the South Mountain Community College Cougars to open their season at Walt Kammann…
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Leonel Rodriguez cements his name in Kofa history while Kings cruise to 4-0 win
Leonel Rodriguez cemented his name in Kofa history, scoring two goals against the Yuma Criminals en route to a 4-0 win on Tuesday night at Irv…
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Two local organizations to hold Pickleball Fundraiser
The event is taking place Saturday, March 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cocopah RV & Golf…
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Kofa High School enshrines Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026
This past weekend marked a milestone moment for Kofa High School athletics, as alumni, coaches and supporters gathered to celebrate the induction of…
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Arizona Western hoop programs struggle to defend “The House”
Arizona Western came into Saturday with a combined 8-0 conference record and walked out of “The House” with at a combined…
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Antelope basketball sweeps Maryvale Prep on Senior Night
The Antelope basketball programs capped off Senior Night with a sweep of Maryvale Prep, as the Rams earned a 62-45 win in the boys game and the Lady…
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Arizona Western basketball programs remain undefeated in conference play
The Matadors are proving to be a force in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, as they both picked up dominant wins against the…
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Yuma Catholic alum Rush wins Division III national title
Yuma Catholic football continued to make headlines in the opening week of 2026, as Shamrocks alum Austin Rush captured a Division III national…
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Kofa’s Whitacre nabs 100th win
Kofa High School senior Logan Whitacre Porchas recently earned his 100th career wrestling victory, an achievement that carries extra meaning after a…
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