Girls Soccer

Ordorica wins POY after thriving in midfield role for San Luis

MATT CARSTENS - @YSMATTCARSTENS

When Ian McDougall took over the San Luis boys soccer program in 2011, he'd heard a lot about Raul Ordorica, some things more flattering than others.One tidbit McDougall was concerned with was the rumor that Ordorica never attended practice the day a... Full story

Hartman lives up to nickname as Kofa defender earns top honor

MATT CARSTENS - @YSMATTCARSTENS

Not many freshman soccer players show up to tryouts and ask to play defense, but 2012-13 Yuma Sun/Yuma Rotary Club Girls Soccer Player of the Year Nicole Hartman was an exception to the rule.Hartman grew up playing rec soccer with her male counterpar... Full story

LOCAL GLANCE (Feb. 27): Prep track, baseball, softball, soccer

FROM STAFF REPORTS - @YUMASUNSPORTS

The Cibola and Gila Ridge girls track teams figured to be the best in the area this season and they each got an early test against each other Wednesday.By the time the meet was over, they didn't settle much.The two teams tied with 85 points each, whi... Full story

LOCAL GLANCE (Feb. 21): Prep soccer, JUCO basketball, horseshoes, golf

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Kofa dominated the regular season, and it showed on the Gila Valley All-Region Girls Soccer Coaches' Team, released Wednesday.Nicole Hartman was the Player of the Year, one of six Kings on the first team. Fellow defender Bernice Peralta made the team... Full story

Updated AIA Power Points (Jan. 11)

This is a list of the local area teams’ Arizona Interscholastic Association Power Points and their ranking in their respective section. The team’s record and state ranking are in parentheses. Boys Basketball Division ISection 1 6. Cibo... Full story

LOCAL GLANCE Dec. 14: Baseball, prep basketball, prep soccer

FROM STAFF REPORTS - @YUMASUNSPORTS

Up three goals with less than eight minutes to play, Kofa boys soccer coach Jamie Nicewander thought it was safe to put in his backups against Gila Ridge.He was almost wrong.Gila Ridge scored two late goals, but it wasn't enough in the Kings' 4-3 win... Full story

LOCAL GLANCE Dec 4: JUCO soccer, volleyball, Prep basketball, soccer

FROM STAFF REPORTS - @YUMASUNSPORTS

Arizona Western midfielder and San Luis grad Erik Luzanilla became the first Matador since 2009 to earn a NJCAA First Team All-American nod for soccer.Luzanilla was just one of two Arizona Community College Athletic Conference players on the first te... Full story

LOCAL GLANCE Dec. 3: Prep soccer, basketball, JUCO football

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Freshman Karla Navarro scored three goals Monday as Yuma Catholic topped Yuma High 6-4 in a soccer shootout at Doan Field.Tied 4-4, Aryza Olague scored the game winner off a rebound with 11 minutes left. Yuma High had tied the game in the 60th minute... Full story

Local Roundup: Feb. 1

FROM STAFF REPORTS - @YUMASUNSPORTS

The Division IV Section I tournament may be out of reach for Yuma Catholic, but the state tournament isn't.The Shamrocks lost 53-43 in double overtime to Tonopah on Wednesday, having four players foul out and needing to play three freshmen in crunch ... Full story

Local roundup: January 5

FROM STAFF REPORTS

PREP GIRLS SOCCERYC avenges earlier lossThe Yuma Catholic girls soccer team topped Gila Ridge 2-0 on Thursday.The home win makes up for a loss at Gila Ridge on penalty kicks earlier in the season. Jackie Hill had goals in 30th and 54th minute for t... Full story

Local Roundup: Dec. 3

FROM STAFF REPORTS

WRESTLING Yuma High wins in Wellton The Yuma High wrestling team continued its outstanding performance at the Sid Grande Invitational in Wellton on Saturday.Four wrestlers placed first for the Criminals, who finished with 278 points. Kodi Doerr (10... Full story

Cibola hoping to shatter expectations

ERIN REDMOND - SUN STAFF WRITER

The Cibola girls soccer team is feeling the pressure this season — and the Raiders are feeding off it.Even though they were 10-2 last season, won the now-defunct Gila Valley Region and made the playoffs, the Raiders are out to prove they are be... Full story

Prep roundup: March 26

FROM STAFF REPORTS

PREP BASEBALL Hawks slip past Kings Lance McLaren had a walkoff single in the seventh inning as Gila Ridge completed a comeback with a 6-5 win over Kofa on Friday. Kofa scored one run in each of the first four innings and led 5-3 heading into the ... Full story

2011 Sun/Rotary All-Region teams

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Yuma Sun/Yuma Rotary Club 2011-All-Region Teams Girls soccer*Andi Bedoya, CibolaNicole Hartman, KofaItzel Ramos, San LuisMichelle Soto, CibolaCarolyn Sosa, San LuisNaby Rodriguez, CibolaBri Rios, KofaDiana Mendoza, San LuisMorgan Frank, Yuma Catholi... Full story

Softball Roundup: March 24

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Kings drop Criminals The Kofa softball team defeated Yuma 6-1 at home on Wednesday. Patricia Porter was 3-for-4 at the plate and was the winning pitcher after scattering four hits and walking three. Porter was a home run shy of hitting for the cycl... Full story

In good hands

San Luis goalkeeper Carolyn Sosa saved Sidewinders' first region title

BY MATT MAXSON, SUN STAFF WRITER

At 5-foot, 5-inches Carolyn Sosa is one of the least imposing players on the soccer pitch. But her 67 saves, four shutouts and three wins in penalty kicks made the junior goalkeeper one of the most intimidating players in the Gila Valley Region.... Full story

Last crusade: YC falls in state semis

BY MATT MAXSON, SUN STAFF WRITER

PHOENIX — When the match ended, it was hard to discern the sweat from the tears. They seemed to blend together on the faces of the Yuma Catholic squad following its 2-1 overtime loss to Northwest Christian. The No. 7 Crusaders outshot the No. ... Full story

Freshman forward Morgan Frank leads YC's postseason push

BY MATT MAXSON, SUN STAFF WRITER

With starters sidelined at the beginning of the postseason, the Shamrocks needed somebody to spark their offense. The person that stepped up, frankly, was no surprise. Freshman forward Morgan Frank has shouldered the Shamrocks' offensive burden,... Full story

Injuries, Crusaders stand between Shamrocks and state title match

BY MATT MAXSON, SUN STAFF WRITER

The Shamrocks made it to the semifinals of the state tournament by putting a hurting on Florence and Fountain Hills.  It seems only fitting that injuries may be the only thing standing between Yuma Catholic and a possible berth in the 1A/2A/3A s... Full story

Cibola's Beltran, San Luis' Sosa named Co-Players of the Year in GVR

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Cibola forward Stephanie Beltran and San Luis goalkeeper Carolyn Sosa were named Gila Valley Region girls soccer Co-Players of the Year, and Sidewinder coach Ian McDougall was awarded the region's Coach of the Year honor. Beltran was one of six ... Full story

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