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15 Arizona Western soccer players sign to play with four-year colleges
Fifteen Arizona Western College women's and men's soccer players signed their letters of intent this past week to play at four-year colleges and universities. The Matadors join other teammates who have already signed with 4-year schools and have left Yuma for their new teams. The Lady Matadors who have already...
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Arizona Western women's soccer program sets new high with 12 players advancing to four-year schools
YUMA, Ariz. - The Arizona Western women's soccer program held a university signing day on Thursday to recognize sophomore players advancing their careers to the four-year college level. In front of a full crowd, the players were addressed by Arizona Western Athletic director Jerry Smith, future Arizona Western College President Dr. Reetika Dhawan and Executive Vice President for Learning & Student Services Bryan Doak. The day was also bittersweet for head coach Victor Verdugo. On the plus side, all 12 of his sophomore players are moving on to universities, they also represent his first ever recruiting class as a head coach.
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Sophomore send off! Arizona Western men's soccer program to hold University signing day
YUMA, Ariz. - The Arizona Western men's soccer program will hold its end of the year signing period this Thursday, April 23rd, at around 4:00 p.m., following the women's soccer program in room 106 of the MAC Building on the Arizona Western College campus. All media, administrators, faculty, students, coaches and fans are invited to attend the event. Arizona Western is sending a total of 12 players to the next level, eight of which will unveil in person at the signing ceremony where their collegiate soccer journey will take them next.
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NBC 11 Sports: Yuma Special Olympics track and field
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Athletes competed with friends at Yuma Special Olympics track and field to qualify for the statewide competition in Glendale on May 7-9. Matadors baseball came out on top 8-7 in 11 innings against Yavapai College after the Roughriders mounted a three-run ninth inning to take the games to extras.
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Shindo's grand slam fuels Matadors Friday sweep over Yavapai
YUMA, Ariz. -- The No. 19 Arizona Western Matadors Baseball team (35-9, 15-8 ACCAC) swept a doubleheader against Yavapai College on Friday afternoon at Walt Kammann Field, walking off 7-6 in game one before powering to a 14-1 run-rule victory in game two. The doubleheader sweep boosts the Matadors' conference mark and extends their strong home record.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run supports Special Olympics athletes in Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Law enforcement agencies from across Yuma County came together to support a cause that goes beyond the badge. The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics took place Thursday morning, marking its fifth year in the region. Officers from more than 20 local, state and federal agencies carried the "Flame of Hope" through Yuma County. Showing their support for local athletes.
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Lady Matadors flex offensive muscles but experience pitching power outage
YUMA, Ariz. - Arizona Western softball (27-16, 11-11) split Friday doubleheader with ACCAC leader College of Southern Nevada despite hitting five homeruns in opening series homestand. GAME ONE. Larissa Rueda hit two home runs and drove in four as Arizona Western defeated College of Southern Nevada 11-3in the opening game...
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Softball Game Preview: Kingman Bulldogs vs. Somerton Toros
The Kingman Bulldogs will square off against the Somerton Toros at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Kingman is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. The home team had come away the winner the last four times Kingman and River Valley had met,...
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Arizona Western Athletic Director Jerry Smith honored at NJCAA National Convention
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Arizona Western College Athletic Director Jerry Smith is named the 2026 NJCAA Mary Ellen Leicht Service Award for significant contributions to two-year college athletics on a national level. Smith was recognized with fellow winner Dr. Tim Drain from Tyler Junior College at this week's NJCAA National Convention in Kansas City Missouri. The award is given to those – most often not an athlete – who have made significant contributions to two-year college athletics on a national level for an extended period of time. The NJCAA Service Award is the most tenured honor handed out by the association.
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Yuma Fight League to host private event for MCAS
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Yuma Fight League is set to return for its ninth event, bringing a unique twist to its latest showcase. The promotion announced that its upcoming event, YFL MCAS, will take place Friday, May 29, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The card will feature a private viewing for members of the U.S. Marine Corps stationed at the base.
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Yuma stays red-hot, wins seventh straight while Somerton drops third straight
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Criminals stayed red-hot Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to seven games with a 9-2 victory over the Somerton Toros at Curley Culp Memorial Stadium. Yuma entered the matchup riding a six-game win streak, while Somerton came in looking to snap a two-game skid....
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Matadors wallop Warriors, turn attention back to ACCAC schedule
YUMA, Ariz. - The No. 19 Arizona Western College baseball team (33-9) returned to the win column in emphatic fashion, shutting out Nelson U JV 11-0 in a run-rule shortened five-inning contest Wednesday afternoon at Walt Kammann Field. Elias Huber set the tone from the outset, striking out the side...
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Yuma Special Olympics hosts powerlifting competition
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Yuma Special Olympics athletes gathered for a regional powerlifting competition hosted at 4th Avenue Gym in the Foothills. The event marked the fifth time the facility has welcomed competitors. More than 40 athletes from Yuma and Kingman participated in the competition, demonstrating their strength and skill...
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Yuma High remains undefeated against Dysart in all-time meetings
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Yuma High School erupted in the fourth inning, powering the Criminals past the Dysart Demons 10-4 in region play at Curley Culp Memorial Stadium, continuing its unbeaten streak against the Demons. Trailing 3-0 entering the bottom of the fourth, the Criminals found their rhythm at the...
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Former Arizona Western standout Yaxel Lendeborg plays through injury as Michigan wins national title
Entering this NCAA Tournament, few nationally had heard of Arizona Western College, which is a JUCO located in Yuma. However, Yaxel Lendeborg put it on the map quickly as he and the No. 1-seeded Michigan Wolverines bullied their way to a national men’s basketball title over UConn on Monday night.
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Brooklyn Cann named ACCAC DI Pitcher of the Week
Cann went 2-0 in two starts against Yavapai, throwing 14 innings while allowing just one earned run on nine hits. She struck out six and walked four, helping lead Arizona Western to a series win. Division I - Player of the Week. Breya Hee - College of Southern Nevada. Hee...
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High school wrestlers from across Yuma compete at 2026 NHSCA National Wrestling Championships
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Several of Yuma’s top high school wrestlers competed on one of the sport’s biggest stages, representing their city and high schools at the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Wrestling Championships in Virginia Beach. The group was highlighted by state champions Cannon Farrar...
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Arizona Western alum Lendeborg leads Michigan to Final Four vs Arizona
A former men's basketball player at Arizona Western College in Yuma is leading his current team into the NCAA Tournament's Final Four next week. ESPN reports Yaxel Lendeborg led Michigan with 27 points Sunday as the Wolverines returned to the Final Four for the first time since 2018. Their opponent...
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Meet the Matadors: Joyce Crosby
Sometimes our future paths are paved without our own knowledge. Such is the case of Arizona Western volleyball player and team captain Joyce Crosby. "I wasn't really planning on playing volleyball, and then my brother sent out emails for me and I didn't know," Crosby said. "Coaches hit me up and we just kept talking."