Varsity Blitz Archives

Varsity Blitz Week 3

September 1, 2023 11:43 PM Luis Lopez, Vanessa Gongora

Three matchups with local rivals take over week three of Varsity Blitz, and Yuma looks for their first win of the season against Tempe

Varsity Blitz Week 2

August 26, 2023 12:20 AM Luis Lopez, Vanessa Gongora

Only three games were on the slate Friday for the Desert Southwest, including a home opener for Central out in the Imperial Valley, all in this week’s edition of Varsity Blitz.

Varsity Blitz Week 1

August 19, 2023 1:29 AM Luis Lopez, Vanessa Gongora

Calexico comes away with a tight win over Palo Verde, and Antelope starts their season off with a win as football gets kicked off across the Desert Southwest

Prep Football Preview: Vincent Memorial Scots

August 16, 2023 9:21 PM Jalen Fong

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Vincent Memorial Scots have quietly become one of the more consistent programs in the Imperial Valley over the past decade. Most of that credit belongs to head coach David Wong. In that time, Wong has led the Scots to three league titles and a CIF section title in 2017.

NBC 11 Sports: Footballs and Flyovers

February 21, 2023 2:30 PM Scott Gross

The first ever all female crews performs flyover ahead of kickoff for Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona

FNL’s Yuma team of the year: Yuma Criminals

December 6, 2022 7:59 PM Scott Gross

After starting the season 0-2, the Criminals won 7 of 8 and finished with the most wins in a season since 1993 YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) – Third year head coach Bo Seibel knew turning around the Yuma Criminal football program would be a challenge. “This was kind of a plan in progress,

Hard Rocks: On the sidelines with the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks

November 26, 2022 10:33 AM Scott Gross

On the sidelines with the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks during their opening round playoff win over Buckeye on November 18th.

Central’s Pena notches 50th coaching victory as Spartans eliminate Brawley

November 17, 2022 3:00 PM Scott Gross, Cole Johnson

Spartan head football coach David “Rookie” Pena claims 50th career win over Brawley last Thursday night

“Bell Game” rematch? Brawley eyes another crack

November 1, 2022 10:42 PM Scott Gross

Bring it on! Mehkye Washington and the Brawley Wildcats could see a revenge game versus Central if they can get by Mt. Carmel Friday night

POSTGAME REACTION: Central steals “Bell Game” from Brawley

October 29, 2022 11:57 PM Scott Gross

“Bell Game” ignites postgame brawl in Brawley

NBC 11 Sports: A new streak for Kofa Football?

October 19, 2022 12:09 AM Scott Gross

Kofa football gets a little belated love from the FNL crew

2022 Prep Football Preview: Cibola Raiders preaching patience

September 8, 2022 3:02 PM Scott Gross

Isaiah Arriola and the Cibola Raiders look to repeat as Yuma city champions

2022 Prep Football Preview: San Pasqual Warriors looking to bring home wins this season

September 1, 2022 12:25 PM Vanessa Gongora

The San Pasqual football team is looking to finally turn things around this season after only playing in five games last year due to both issues with covid and not having enough players.

2022 prep football preview: Imperial Tigers

August 31, 2022 10:12 PM Wiley Jawhary

The Imperial Tigers finished last season with a record of 6 in 4, but this year Coach David Shaw says it’s more than just about winning games.

2022 Prep Football Preview: Yuma Criminals hope more discipline lead to more wins

August 30, 2022 1:32 PM Scott Gross

The Yuma Criminals hope a deep senior class can lead the program to its first winning season in over a decade

2022 Prep Football Preview: Gila Ridge Hawks ready to take flight in Coach Slaughter’s second season

August 25, 2022 12:54 AM Vanessa Gongora

Gila Ridge went from one of the top teams two years ago in Class 4A to the bottom last season.
Now in Head Coach Jessica Slaughter’s second year, she says this season will all come down to the work her team has put in.

2022 Prep Football Preview: Vincent Memorial digging for gold and chasing a bounce back season

August 12, 2022 11:45 AM Cole Johnson

The 2021 season was a year to put in the rearview mirror for the Vincent Memorial Scots football team. A season ending with three losses, culminating in a 5-5 record.