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ON DECK: One downside to coaching Bernie

BY JESSE SEVERSON @YSJesseSeverson

There's a struggle Cibola distance running coach Kris Norton faces being the coach for Bernie Montoya. Recently I asked Norton if he ever allowed himself to take a step back and simply admire one of Montoya's races. As a lover of long-distance runnin... Full story

ON DECK: Emotional moment at this year's banquet

BY EDWARD CARIFIO @YSEdwardCarifio

Monday night was the 18th sports banquet I've attended in my time here at this paper.That's almost two days of my life so far at these banquets. And something happened Monday that I can't remember happening before.Emcee John Blabe went off script bef... Full story

Montoya wins Sun/Rotary top honors for third time

Cibola runner Huston, San Luis soccer coach McDougall victorious as well

MATT CARSTENS - @YSMATTCARSTENS

As master of ceremonies John Blabe announced Bernie Montoya's name for the boys track and field player of the year award, something Montoya had never seen started happening.People rose to their feet as they applauded the three-time Yuma Sun/Yuma Rota... 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

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

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

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