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Trojan Boys Basketball: Back on Track
After a hard-fought loss to the Campo Verde Coyotes, with a loss by a mere 4 points in total, the Trojans carried a 3-2 record going into their game against Apache junction. The boys were looking for the positive switch in their season they were in search of. After multiple...
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Arizona Western selects Dr. Reetika Dhawan as its next president
Dhawan will become the 10th president in the college's history and the first woman to hold the position. She is set to officially assume the role following the retirement of current President Dr. Daniel Corr next July. The post Arizona Western selects Dr. Reetika Dhawan as its next president appeared first on KYMA .
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NBC Sports: Justin Haile’s truck raffle pays off for local high school sports
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Justin Haile raised over $78,000 through a truck raffle to support local high school athletics and will continue to do his best to raise even more next year. The Atlanta Falcons played spoiler on "Monday Night Football" against the Los Angeles Rams, beating them 27-24 in...
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Harvest Preparatory puts on “Tunnel of Lights” in San Luis and Yuma
The Tunnel of Lights event in Yuma runs from December 19 through December 23. In San Luis, the event takes place on December 22 and 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering residents an opportunity to celebrate the season while supporting those in need. The post Harvest Preparatory puts on “Tunnel of Lights” in San Luis and Yuma appeared first on KYMA .
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Yuma Vista High School holds 2025 winter graduation ceremony
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Arizona high school football coach tracker: Joe Thomas leaves Buena for Casa Grande
Here is The Arizona Republic's high school football coaching tracker, which will update changes as schools open jobs or make hires now that the 2025 season has concluded. Buena coach leaves to lead Casa Grande Joe Thomas, who led Sierra Vista Buena to the past three 5A playoffs, is leaving to lead Casa Grande's football program. He served as Buena's head coach for 11 years, winning 54 games. The school is recommending Thomas to the school district's governing board for approval. Thomas has a son who finished his high school career at Buena this year. He has a sophomore daughter who plays softball at Chandler Basha High. He also has an eighth-grade son who will play football for him once he gets to Casa Grande. Casa Grande went 5-5 with George Bell stepping in midseason serving as interim coach, after Mark Luna stepped down. Before spending the last 11 years at Buena, Thomas coached at Tombstone as an assistant and head coach. Buena went 7-4 last season, beating Casa Grande 49-33 in the regular season. The Colts' season ended in a 27-8 loss to Marana Mountain View in the first round of the playoffs. Yuma Catholic promotes from within Marty
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Basketball Recap: Odyssey Institute Sets Scoring Season-High Against Somerton
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Odyssey Institute). They blew past the Somerton Toros 54-29 on Tuesday. Odyssey Institute's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Somerton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
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San Luis High School students receive QuestBridge Match Scholarship
Three students at San Luis High School have received a national college scholarship, Yuma Union High School District officials announced Tuesday. The students were named Match Scholarship recipients to the top college of their choice through the QuestBridge National College Match program, YUHSD officials said. Alonso Mendoza was matched with...
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Three SLHS students receive QuestBridge Match Scholarship
According to the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD), the students earned the scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match program. The post Three SLHS students receive QuestBridge Match Scholarship appeared first on KYMA .
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Gila Ridge’s Joshua Zanovitch and Seth Ross sign to play in college
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Justin Haile’s 4th Avenue Gym Foundation raises over $78,500 for high school sports through truck raffle
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Justin Haile is more than the owner of 4th Avenue Gym. He continues to go above and beyond, giving back to the local high school athletic community. This year, Haile raised $78,540 for high school athletics from a truck raffle, and believes he made over $140,000 through donations and fundraisers throughout the entire year.
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AWC District Governing Board member named to ACCT Board of Directors
Olivia Zepeda, a member of the Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board, has been named to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors. The post AWC District Governing Board member named to ACCT Board of Directors appeared first on KYMA .
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Arizona Western hosts first ever fall commencement
Arizona Western College (AWC) celebrated the achievements of its students with a commencement ceremony held Friday, marking the first time the school has hosted graduation following the fall semester. The post Arizona Western hosts first ever fall commencement appeared first on KYMA .
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Yuma Catholic names veteran Coach Marty Schaetzle as new head of football program
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Kofa beats Cibola 4-2 in high scoring affair
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Kofa Kings beat the Cibola Raiders in an offensive 4-2 battle. The Kings jumped out to a 1-0 lead backed by an Ivan Lopez Escobedo header, but the Raiders were quick to tie it up. Off a cross, Ernesto Morales connected with Angel Becerra on...
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Dr. Reetika Dhawan selected as AWC's 10th president
Arizona Western College District Governing Board Chair Dennis Booth has just announced that Dr. Reetika Dhawan has been selected to serve as the college's 10th president. "It is with great pleasure that I send this note," he wrote in an email addressed to the AWC campus community. "Your elected Board takes this responsibility very seriously and is grateful to have a candidate of Dr. Dhawan's exceptional capabilities ready to serve.
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Amerischools Academy plans to open new middle school with e-sports team
A new charter middle school is coming to Yuma next school year, as AmeriSchools Academy expands its Yuma South campus with a program designed to offer students a more personalized educational experience. The post Amerischools Academy plans to open new middle school with e-sports team appeared first on KYMA .
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Shantal Montiel: From Kofa captain to IVC Desert Warrior
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - For years, Shantal Montiel was the heartbeat of Kofa High School girls basketball. A four-year varsity starter, four-time MVP, and a four-year captain, Montiel didn’t just play the game she set the standard for it. Now, the Class of 2024 graduate is taking the next step in her journey, becoming one of the few Kofa players in nearly a decade to play college basketball after committing to Imperial Valley College.