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Inaugural Independent Club Cup held at Perricone Park for the venue’s first-ever tournament
SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) - Somerton officially welcomed Perricone Park this weekend with its grand re-opening Friday night, followed by the revitalized park’s first major sporting event on Saturday as nearly three dozen youth soccer teams took the field for an inaugural tournament. The 2026 Independent Club Cup brought teams...
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Cibola downs Holtville to open up Battle on the Border Tournament play
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Cibola Raiders beat the Holtville Vikings 58-42 Thursday afternoon at Carol McElhaney Oden Gym to kick off the first game of the inaugural Battle on the Border Tournament. Early in the game, the two teams exchanged highlights, but the Raiders would eventually pull away. Watch...
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Arizona Western reviving athletics dance program one move at a time
YUMA, Ariz. - "Over the last six, seven years it's just been constant roll over," Arizona Western College Athletic Director Jerry Smith Said. "A constant revolving door of new person, new person, new person. I bet you. In the last five years we've been through at least ten people trying to lead the program and they all leave real quick."
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CBS 13 SPORTS: SMU holds off Arizona in Holiday Bowl
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - SMU rode a 24 point first half performance to beat No. 17 Arizona in the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon stadium. KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines...
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Matadors hold off Central Arizona in tense ACCAC shootout to snap three game skid
YUMA, Ariz. – Arizona Western College men's basketball (11-5) delivered an electrifying offensive performance and showed its resilience down the stretch, outlasting Central Arizona College 89-85 in a tense ACCAC contest at "The House" on Saturday afternoon. The Matadors stormed out to a strong start, establishing their lead with...
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Soccer Recap: San Luis Wins Going Away Against Gila Ridge
San Luis kept a clean sheet against Gila Ridge on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Hawks. The result was nothing new for San Luis, who have now won seven matches by three goals or more so far this season. They hit Gila Ridge...
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Comeback complete! Lady Matadors erase 11-point deficit and edge Central Arizona 57-55 in a thrilling ACCAC opener
YUMA, Ariz. - The Arizona Western women's basketball team (8-7, 1-0) mounted a spirited comeback to stun Central Arizona College (10-6, 0-1) 57-55 in a thrilling conference and rivalry matchup Saturday afternoon at "The House." The Matadors overcame an 11-point third-quarter deficit and sealed the win with clutch free throws and a game-saving defensive stand.
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NBC 11 Sports: Wildcats and Sun Devils pick up big conference wins
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Arizona Wildcats defeated Texas Christian 86-73 to remain undefeated on the year and improve to 16-0. The Arizona State Sun Devils topped Kansas State 87-84 to jump up to a 10-6 record and 1-2 in the Big 12. The Sun Devils and Wildcats now face-off against each other on Wednesday.
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Soccer Recap: Yuma Catholic Takes a Loss
Yuma Catholic lost to Benjamin Franklin back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Shamrocks fell just short of the Chargers by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, Yuma Catholic can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona soccer rankings (they are ranked 87th, while Benjamin Franklin are ranked 21st).
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Yuma Blue Sox host tryouts ahead of first season in new league
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Blue Sox are preparing for a new chapter as the local baseball team makes the jump to a new league and searches for fresh talent to join the roster. With the support of a new sponsor, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1627, the...
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CBS 13 Sports: Shamrocks win basketball tournament championship
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Catholic Shamrocks defeated the Cibola Raiders 53-43 to take home the first-ever "Battle on the Border" basketball tournament championship. The Shamrocks were led by guard Darwin Welsh who took home the MVP Award for the tournament. The USA fell to Finland 4-3 in overtime...
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Central Spartans roll past Yuma Catholic, 3-0
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Catholic Shamrocks fell to the visiting Central Spartans from El Centro, California, in a non-conference matchup Tuesday at Ricky Gwynn Stadium. Central took control in the second half, ultimately cruising to a 3-0 win. The first half was scoreless, highlighted by several strong saves...
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New Leadership on the Diamond: Coach Briseno Takes the Helm as Baseball Head Coach!
Calexico High School is proud to announce Luis Briseno as the new head coach of the Bulldog baseball program. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for the game, Coach Briseno is set to lead the team as it continues its proud tradition of success on and off the field.
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Kofa announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Kofa Kings Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has compiled their selections for the 2026 class entering the Hall in Ernest Rillos Gym, but the process to achieve the accolade is easier said than done. Billy Laguna, the president of the Kings Alumni Association and a...
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NBC 11 Sports: Kofa and Verrado draw in close defensive soccer duel
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Kofa Kings and Verrado Vipers tied 0-0 at the Kingdom on Monday night in a battle between two playoff hopefulls. In other local sports news, Yuma Catholic girls basketball rolled past the Sabino Sabercats 74-18 to advance to 12-5 on the season. Following the final...
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Arizona Western standout soccer player Asa Yamazaki signs with UCLA
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - 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 signed with the UCLA Bruins. Yamazaki is coming off a tremendous 2025 campaign for Arizona Western, where she recorded eight goals and...
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Basketball Recap: Elisa Molina's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Cibola over Imperial + How To Watch
If Cibola was riding high fresh off their 82-6 takedown of Yuma on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Raiders fell 56-44 to the Imperial Tigers on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 51-36 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
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AWC Matadors Mens Basketball to hold winter camp Dec. 29-30
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Arizona Western College (AWC) Men's Basketball team will host a two-day Chapman AWC Winter Basketball Camp on Dec. 29 and 30 at "The House" on AWC's campus. The camp is open to boys and girls ages six to 16 and is designed to help young...