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Lenz, Matadors win another thriller against Central

EDWARD CARIFIO - @YSEDWARDCARIFIO

Central Arizona's Lonnie Pearson had gotten past Arizona Western's Renan Lenz and nothing but daylight between him and the tying bucket with four seconds left.But Lenz was able to wrap his arms around the Vaquero guard, sending him to the free throw ... Full story

Ottesen too much for cold-shooting Matadors

EDWARD CARIFIO - @YSEDWARDCARIFIO

Arizona Western had problems shooting. Katrina Ottesen had no such issues.The Central Arizona guard made seven of her 12 3-point shots as the No. 3 Vaqueras took care of the cold-shooting Matadors 82-70 on Wednesday at The House.The win give the Vaqu... Full story

AWC softball splits at Central

FROM STAFF REPORTS

It took nine innings in the late game, but the Arizona Western softball team managed a split Tuesday at Central Arizona.The Matadors lost the first game 4-0 but won the late game 7-6.The Matadors (10-7 overall, 3-1 Arizona Community College Athletic... Full story

Arizona Western looks to even season series against Central Arizona

EDWARD CARIFIO - @YSEDWARDCARIFIO

Before a win at Central last year, the Arizona Women's basketball team had lost 14 straight to the Vaqueras.Today the Matadors go for their second win in as many years against the Vaqueras when they host No. 3 CAC at 5:30 p.m. at The House.AWC, enter... Full story

AWC softball preview

BY ERIN REDMOND

Arizona Western College at Central Arizona College (DH) Time: 2 p.m. today Last game: The Matadors topped Southern Nevada 7-5; The Vaqueras beat South Mountain 10-0, lost to South Mountain 8-5 Records: AWC (9-6 overall, 2-0 Arizona Community Colle... Full story

AWC sweeps Glendale

FROM STAFF REPORTS

JUCO BASEBALLArizona Western continued its hot streak on Saturday, sweeping the final two games from Glendale in the Caballero Classic at Desert Sun Stadium.The Matadors won the first of the two seven-inning games 3-1 and the second 4-3 in walkoff ... Full story

After early scare, Mats pull away to top Phoenix

EDWARD CARIFIO - @YSEDWARDCARIFIO

The way the NJCAA playoffs are structured, 7-16 Phoenix College is in the midst of a playoff battle, as is 21-2 Arizona Western.Trying to sell his players on just how motivated a team searching for a playoff berth can be has proven difficult for Mata... Full story

AWC sweeps Nevada teams

EDWARD CARIFIO - @YSEDWARDCARIFIO

Entering Saturday, the Arizona Western softball team was 2-4 during its home tournament, the Great Western Shootout, and the pitching staff was battered bruised.Nothing like a couple complete game victories to change the complexion of things.The Mata... Full story

Medford leads AWC to victory

EDWARD CARIFIO - @YSEDWARDCARIFIO

With both teams struggling to take control, Lester Medford took matters into his own hands. And even video replay confirmed just how hot he was.The Arizona Western guard scored 10 of the Matadors' final 16 points of the first half against Phoenix and... Full story

Gila Ridge wrestlers ahead at sectionals

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Gila Ridge wrestling team finished in first place after the first day of the state sectionals tournament on Friday.Gila Ridge finished with a total of 112.5 points on the day, while second place Peoria finished with 64 points.“I think the b... Full story

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