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Gone fishin'

BY JOHN BLABE

In the words of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: “See You in September” — actually, it'll be August. I have enjoyed writing this past year, mainly because of the responses I get from wonderful readers of the Yuma Sun. Your emails... Full story

Yuma driver puts it all together for first win

RANDY HOEFT - @YUMASUNSPORTS

Little by little, piece by piece, Timmy Reese has been progressing as a dirt track racer.Ever since coming on the scene during the inaugural Cocopah Speedway season in 2010, Reese has driven hard, sometimes too hard, and paid the price. He's endured ... Full story

Teachers win again in Staff vs. Students game at Yuma High

BY JESSE SEVERSON @YSJesseSeverson

The students at Yuma High School are going to have to hear it from their teachers for another year.For the second straight time, the Staff brushed aside the Students 71-61 in the 2nd Annual Pros vs. Joes basketball game on Wednesday night at Palace G... Full story

Three Matadors sign with four-year schools

JESSE SEVERSON - @YSJESSESEVERSON

Two years ago, Tanner Clayton was a member of a Division I men's volleyball team.Next year, he'll be a member of a Division I men's basketball team. The 6-foot-9 post signed his letter of intent to play for Stephen F. Austin State University in East ... Full story

Unorthodox Simala hauling in victories at Cocopah Speedway

RANDY HOEFT - @YUMASUNSPORTS

You have to wonder if, when Brett Simala was a young boy, was he the type of youngster who did exactly the opposite of what he was told to do?Because that's been his mode of operation recently at Cocopah Speedway, and it's working out quite nicely fo... Full story

ON DECK: Some unhappy campers at Cocopah Speedway

BY RANDY HOEFT @YumaSunSports

There are grumblings going on at Cocopah Speedway.Some drivers in the 2013 Cocopah Speedway Racing Series don't like the track's progressive posture, specifically the move to two IMCA racing divisions starting in 2014. That's when what is now known a... Full story

Best prep games of the year

JESSE SEVERSON - @YSJESSESEVERSON

Riding home from Mesa on Saturday was a big moment for me. After covering the state track meets, it dawned on me that it was the final prep sporting event I'd cover during this school year. The sports seasons are all done now, ready to give way to su... Full story

Former AWC, NFL back Muncie dead at 60

FROM STAFF AND AP REPORTS

METAIRIE, La. — Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers who played junior college football with Arizona Western, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday.Muncie ... Full story

Lopez to stay in town, play for Arizona Western

JESSE SEVERSON - @YSJESSESEVERSON

Gila Ridge senior Irving Lopez will be playing college ball down the street. The Hawk star signed his letter of intent to play at Arizona Western late last month, and Lopez's skills across the baseball diamond give the Matadors some flexibility.&ldqu... Full story

Pitchers only

By John Blabe

I was listening recently to a conversation on TV with Hall of Famer Jim Palmer of the Baltimore Orioles. Palmer was comically, but truthfully, recanting a conversation with his former manager Earl Weaver.Weaver was making a trip to the mound in the s... Full story

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