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Yuma local wins Bare-Knuckle boxing pro debut
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Alex "El Guapo" Magana has competed in combat sports since middle school, but the Yuma native recently stepped into unfamiliar territory. After being contacted by the Bare Knuckle Cartel promotion last year, the former Cibola wrestler made the jump to professional bare-knuckle boxing. His debut could hardly have gone better.
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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 organization this weekend. The post Chasing the Dream: A Yuma native’s journey to the MLB appeared first on KYMA .
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Yuma families can kick off the school year at 15th annual Back to School Rodeo
YUMA,Ariz.(KYMA)-Families in Yuma can get a jump start on the school year this Saturday at the 15th annual Back to School Rodeo. The event will be giving out free backpacks and school supplies. It is open for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The first 2,000 children to attend will...
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2026 Prep Football Summer Series: Brawley Wildcats
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Injuries plagued the Brawley Wildcats throughout the 2025-26 season, leading to a 2-9 finish. Now, former Calipatria head football coach Rick Stewart is at the helm, and looking to revitalize the Wildcats' deep-running culture, while instilling his own ways. Working on chemistry off the field has...
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Meet the Matadors: Katrina Holguin
Arizona Western College cheerleader Katrina Holguin is not only a team member, she also teaches the sport. Holguin is a coach for the cheer team at Crane Middle School. Formerly a psychology major, she hopes to one day have an impact on children's lives by becoming a second-grade teacher. "When...
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Yuma Residents Encouraged to Practice Summer Water Safety
With summer swimming and water recreation activities underway, the Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance (GYWSA) is reminding residents that drowning prevention requires multiple layers of protection working together. Those layers, identified by the National Drowning Prevention Association, include barriers and alarms, active supervision, water competency and swim lessons, life jackets, and emergency preparation.
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Registration now open for Chapman Yuma Volleyball Camp
YUMA, Ariz. - Registration is now open for the 2026Chapman Yuma Volleyball Camp at Arizona Western College. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8 - 14 and will take place on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, in "The House" Gymnasium. "For the past 11 years, I've had the privilege...
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CBS 13 Sports: Yuma E-1 Prospects 12U showcase talent on national stage
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - It was a busy weekend in sports, with local athletes making an impact on both the national stage and in their own community, while history was made in the NBA and NHL. Leading the way was the Yuma E-1 Prospects 12U softball team, which wrapped up...
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World Cup excitement builds in Yuma
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — The World Cup is a big deal in Yuma, and fans said they are excited to watch their teams play as the tournament comes to North America in 2026, hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States. “I love soccer. I love the World Cup,”...
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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 a.m. The post 26th Annual Castaneda Chaos Golf Tournament happening this weekend appeared first on KYMA .
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Yuma Swim Lesson Spots Still Available
The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department has spots available for summer swim lessons for all skill levels. Morning sessions are held at Marcus Pool (545 W. 5th Street) and evening sessions are held at Carver Pool (1250 W. 5th Street). Classes are designed to help swimmers build confidence, develop water safety skills, and continue improving their ability in the water.
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Yuma Back to School Rodeo
The 15th Annual Back to School Rodeo, a free event providing information and resources for families with students in kindergarten through eighth grade, will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. Desert Hills Drive). The City of Yuma will...
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The beginning of the Toros legacy
SOMERTON, Ariz. — For decades, students in Somerton who wanted to compete in high school athletics had to represent neighboring communities. Three years ago, that changed. After building the foundation of an athletic program for two years, it was time to start varsity teams in year three of the schools inception for the coaches, athletes and community to call their own, marking a historic milestone for the city of roughly 15,000 residents.
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Lady Matadors Carry Historic World Series Run Into Defending Champion Clash
OXFORD, Ala. - History meets the champs. No. 18 Lady Matadors face No. 2 Raiders tonight at 8:15 p.m. CT at Jacksonville State (Jana McGinnis Field). Back-to-back WS wins for Arizona Western in the NJCAA DI Softball World Series since 2001. First-known meeting versus Northwest Florida State. Due to rain delays, game moved to Jacksonville State venue, livestreamed on NJCAA Network without commentary.
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Lady Matadors magic ride ends with gritty loss to defending champs
Postgame Playback Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings in Yuma. Join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials and half off select appetizers. OXFORD, Ala. - The Arizona Western College Matadors wrapped up a memorable season with a hard-fought 7-4 defeat to defending national champion Northwest Florida State College (57-6) on Thursday night at Jana McGinnis Field in the NJCAA DI Softball World Series. Arizona Western's postseason run saw the program notch 40 wins and reach the national stage, highlighted by Head Coach Joel Prickett's 800th career victory—a testament to the team's growth and achievement this spring.
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Arizona Western Softball stays alive in NJCAA DI World Series
Arizona Western College Softball is still alive in the NJCAA DI World Series. The Lady Matadors lost their first game Monday against Iowa Western in Alabama. But because the tournament is double-elimination, AWC moved to the so-called losers bracket. AWC beat San Jacinto from Houston10-1 Tuesday. This morning, the Lady...
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Sweet Home Alabama! Lady Matadors continue historic run in World Series, Coach Prickett notches 800th win
Postgame Playback Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings in Yuma. Join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials and half off select appetizers. OXFORD, Alabama - History made. For the first time in at least three decades, and the first time in the 2000s era, Arizona Western College has earned back-to-back wins at the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series. Arizona Western advanced in the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series elimination round with a high-stakes 4-2 victory over Volunteer State Community College (51-16) on Wednesday morning at the Champion Field at Choccolocco Park. The win was a milestone for the program, marking Coach Prickett's 800th career victory and the Matadors' first time winning two games at the World Series since before the year 2000.
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30th Annual Chapman AWC Summer Basketball Camp is June 1st
YUMA, Ariz. - Spots are limited for the 30th Annual Chapman AWC Summer Basketball Camp. Due to construction and a brand-new floor installation inside "The House" at Arizona Western College, camp will be held this summer at Castle Dome Middle School on June 1st. This year will feature a new location but it will still be the same great camp experience filled with energy, teaching, competition, and lots of fun.
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Lady Matadors Return to Softball World Series Bigger, Faster and Stronger
OXFORD, Alabama - Opening Day for the 2026 NJCAA DI Softball World Series is here! The No. 18 Arizona Western College Lady Matadors (38-18) clash with the No. 15 Iowa Western Reivers (49-6) at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama, on Monday, May 25, with first pitch scheduled for 11:15 a.m.