Girls Wrestling Jamboree showcases growing sport
Girls wrestling continues to gain momentum in Yuma County, and that growth was on full display Tuesday afternoon at Gila Ridge High…
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Inaugural Independent Club Cup held at Perricone Park for the venue’s first-ever tournament
The 2026 Independent Club Cup brought teams from across the Desert Southwest to Somerton, marking a major milestone for the city’s growing soccer…
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Arizona Western women’s basketball picks up first win in 2026
Arizona Western women’s basketball returned to the court for its first game of the new year Saturday, hosting Central Arizona in an ACCAC…
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Yuma County wrestlers get unique send-off, watch Sun Devils in action
Earlier Tuesday, wrestling teams from across Yuma County gathered at the Matador Wrestling Club for a special send-off, boarding two buses bound for…
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Yuma Catholic wins inaugural “Battle on the Border” tournament
Yuma Catholic’s Battle on the Border Tournament concluded with a championship matchup between two Yuma County foes, as Yuma Catholic defeated Cibola…
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Justin Haile’s 4th Avenue Gym Foundation raises over $78,500 for high school sports through truck raffle
Justin Haile is more than the owner of 4th Avenue Gym. He continues to go above and beyond, giving back to the local high school athletic…
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Yuma Blue Sox host tryouts ahead of first season in new league
With the support of a new sponsor, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1627, the team hosted tryouts to find local players ready to compete as the Blue…
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Arizona Western standout soccer player Asa Yamazaki signs with UCLA
One of Arizona Western College’s top athletes is making the jump to the highest level of college soccer, as Matadors midfielder Asa Yamazaki has…
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4th Avenue Gym continues final push to raise money for local Yuma high schools
Justin Haile, the owner of 4th Avenue Gym and the creator of the 4th Avenue Gym Athletic Fund, is making a final fundraising push for the local Yuma…
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Kofa wins boys Great Southwestern Soccer Shootout in penalty kicks
The Kofa Kings defeated the San Luis Sidewinders 2-1 in penalty kicks to take home the Great Southwestern Soccer Shootout…
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Third Annual Strike for Success Dodgeball Tournament returns
The upcoming Third Annual Strike for Success Dodgeball Tournament, taking place January 10 at Woodard Jr. High School’s gym, will benefit Woodard…
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Yuma Catch and Go Flag Football spreads more than the game
The Yuma Catch and Go Flag Football League is growing rapidly, offering young athletes a chance to sharpen their skills and form lasting friendships…
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Yuma 17U Grab and Go Flag Football crowns champions
The 17U Grab and Go Flag Football League in Yuma held its championship game Saturday, with the Chargers and Vikings battling for the…
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El Centro Spartans 10U football team heads to Florida
The Spartans kept rolling in Solano County, beating the 10U Oakland Dynamites 7-0 for the Northern California regional…
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Vernon Smith resigns after one season as Yuma Catholic head coach
Yuma Catholic High School announced Sunday that head football coach Vernon Smith has resigned after one season with the…
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Local fighters participate in Yuma Fight League 7
Yuma Fight League (YFL) 7 showcased some of the best local talent the Desert Southwest has to…
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Another season of coming up just short for the Matadors
An undefeated regular season. A trip to the Region I finals. A three seed in the national tournament. Another year capped off with a heartbreaking…
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Arizona Western cruises to win in first national tournament game
The Arizona Western College (AWC) Matadors opened pool play at the 2025 NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Tournament with a dominant victory…
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Arizona Western women’s basketball falls to Lamar CC
The Matadors took a road trip to Lamar Community College, but did not leave in the fashion they planned on, dropping their game…
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Yuma boxer Erick ‘Panterita’ Gutierrez set to fight in Atlantic City
The young fighter is preparing for the biggest opportunity of his career as he travels across the country to compete in Atlantic City, New…
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