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

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

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

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

ON DECK: Criminal jumpers the big story from first day

BY JESSE SEVERSON @YSJesseSeverson

On the first day of the Arizona Interscholastic Association Track and Field State Championship on Wednesday, Bernie Montoya did what Bernie Montoya does and won state in the 3,200.Ho hum.Fellow Raider Monica Huston racked up a pair of second-place fi... Full story

ON DECK: An emotional night at Cocopah Speedway

BY RANDY HOEFT @YumaSunSports

It isn't often that I get chills and have to wipe away tears at a sporting event.But it happened last weekend down on the front straight at Cocopah Speedway during the opening ceremonies.I've seen a lot of opening ceremonies at the track, but not lik... Full story

Never give up

By John Blabe

It was enjoyable watching this year's NFL draft. The predictions, the fanfare, the detailed analysis by 10 different experts. I especially enjoy the experts that say, “This is a can't-miss pick.”NFL teams spend more time and money on draf... Full story

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