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Matadors tripped up by Apaches on the road, remain in ACCAC top spot
DOUGLAS, Ariz. – Arizona Western College men's basketball (20-7, 10-2 ACCAC) suffered a decisive 110-84 loss to Cochise College on Wednesday night in a rivalry showdown, as the Apaches controlled the contest from start to finish. The Matadors struggled to keep pace early, falling behind in the opening minutes...
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Lady Braves rock opening round of Arizona Copper Division Tournament
Tourney time in February just feels different, and last Tuesday in San Carlos, you could feel it the moment you walked into the gym. The San Carlos High School Lady Braves hosted the Yuma Catholic High School Shamrocks in the opening round of the Arizona Copper Division Tournament — a 16-team, single-elimination bracket often called the “small-school Open Division.”
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NBC 11 Sports: Kofa defends Kingdom, sets up rematch with San Luis
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Kofa Kings beat the Tucson Badgers 3-1 at Irv Pallack Field on Wednesday night in the second round of the 6A State Championship Bracket. The San Luis Sidewinders beat the Tolleson Union Wolverines in a 2-1 nail biter at the Snake Pit on Wednesday in the 6A Bracket as well. The Sidewinders and Kings will face off for the fourth time this season on Saturday with a trip to the state semifinals on the line.
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Matador baseball dominant in home doubleheader sweep, extend win streak to 14
YUMA, Ariz. -- The Arizona Western College Matadors Baseball team (14-1) delivered a commanding sweep of Scottsdale Post Grad on Monday afternoon at Walt Kammann Baseball Field, capturing both ends of a non-conference doubleheader by scores of 14-0 and 11-0. Both games ended after five innings due to the run rule, underscoring the Matadors' dominance as they extended their winning streak and showcased their depth on both sides of the ball. After dropping thgier first game of the year to South Mountain, Arizona Western has now rattled off 14 wins in a row under first year head coach Jon Wente.
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Pitching, Power Lead Matadors Baseball to Doubleheader Sweep of OUAZ JV
YUMA, Ariz. -The Arizona Western Matadors Baseball team extended thier win streak to 12 games with a doubleheader sweep against the Ottawa University JV on Saturday afternoon, winning both games by identical 10-0 scores in shortened contests at Walt Kammann Baseball Field. In the first game, the Matadors won in...
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Lady Matadors complete homestand with 12 game win streak
YUMA, Ariz. -- The Arizona Western College softball team (14-2) swept a non-conference doubleheader against Utah State Eastern on Sunday at Charlie Dine Field, rallying for a dramatic 5-4 extra-inning victory in game one before rolling to a 9-2 win in game two. GAME ONE. Larissa Rueda starred in the...
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Pregame Preview: Lady Matadors host Vaqueras in late-season ACCAC showdown
YUMA, Ariz. - Arizona Western College hosts rival Central Arizona College for a crucial late-season conference matchup. The Lady Matadors enter at 15-9, while the Vaqueras sit at 15-10. Both teams are looking to rebound from recent losses, and AWC aims to complete a season sweep after taking the first two meetings.
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Matador Nation advances to NJCAA Mascot Challenge Sweet 16
YUMA, Ariz. - Arizona Western College is advancing to the Fourth Round (Sweet 16) in the NJCAA Mascot Bracket Challenge. Matador Nation faced a tough challenge in Round Three from the Ironhawks of Minnesota North - Vermillion but pulled away in the end to secure a 54-46 win. Voting takes place on the NJCAA X/Twitter and on the NJCAA Instagram Story. Each matchup gets a 24-hour voting window, and the votes across both social media platforms are totaled together to determine the winner.
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Off to the races! Lady Matadors dominate Yavapai College 96-32 in ACCAC showdown
YUMA, Ariz. – The Arizona Western College women's basketball team (15-8, 8-1) delivered a masterclass on both ends of the floor with a commanding 96-32 victory over Yavapai College on Saturday afternoon at The House. Arizona Western forced 38 turnovers, held the Roughriders to just 12 first-half points and cruised to their 15th win of the season in front of the home crowd.
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Basketball Game Preview: Tempe Buffaloes vs. Yuma Criminals + How To Watch
HOW TO WATCH: This game will be live streamed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AZ Interscholastic Assn. (AIA) & Tempe High School. Watch Live Stream. Official Tickets: Going to the game? Tickets can be purchased on GoFan.com, the official partner for Tempe High School ticketing. Purchase Official Tickets.
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Basketball Game Preview: Cibola Raiders vs. San Luis Sidewinders + Official Tickets
Cibola has gone a perfect 10-0 against San Luis recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Raiders will be playing at home against the Sidewinders at 7:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Cibola has five straight wins, San Luis has seven straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the court.
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Bad News Bears Jiu Jitsu has grand opening
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Bad News Bears Jiu Jitsu officially opened this weekend, welcoming residents of all ages to learn the fundamentals of the rapidly growing martial art of jiu jitsu. The new dojo showcased the sport by allowing fighters to put their skills on display during its opening, highlighting...
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Cocopah Speedway Set For October Reopening
YUMA, Ariz. — It’s not often that you hear of a race track reopening. It’s really unusual to hear a track is going to be promoted by a brother-and-sister team. That’s what is happening at Cocopah Speedway located at the south edge of Yuma, Arizona. Travis...
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The 81st Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo Returns to Yuma
The heart of the desert will come alive with thundering hooves, roaring crowds, and Western pride when the 81st Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo returns to Yuma City, Arizona, from February 13 through February 15, 2026. For more than eight decades, this legendary event has been a cornerstone of the community, celebrating tradition, athleticism, and the rugged spirit of the American West. Each year, thousands of spectators gather at the Yuma County Fairgrounds to witness unforgettable performances, championship-level competition, and family-friendly entertainment that create memories to last a lifetime.
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CBS 13 Sports: Both Arizona Western basketball teams lose to Eastern Arizona
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY) - Arizona Western came into today with a combined 8-0 conference record and walked out of "The House" with at a combined 8-2. Both teams suffered close losses to Eastern Arizona. The women lost 56-53, while the men took a trip into overtime where they fell 94-90. The University of Arizona had a different outcome in defending its undefeated record. They had an easy day at the office with an 88-53 win against West Virginia.
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Basketball Game Preview: Tempe Buffaloes vs. Yuma Criminals + Official Tickets
The Tempe Buffaloes are taking a road trip to square off against the Yuma Criminals at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Tempe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.3 points per game this season. On Wednesday, Tempe was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as...
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NBC 11 Sports: Wildcats come out on top in battle against Knights
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - University of Arizona moved to 18-0 and 5-0 in conference play with an 84-77 victory over Central Florida. Arizona Western women's basketball kicked off the day defending "The House" with a 72-39 win against Southern Nevada. The Matador men followed it up with another dominant win...
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Maryvale basketball senior drops 100 points to set new Arizona record