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YC, Under Armour ink apparel deal

BY MATT MAXSON, SUN STAFF WRITER

When football season comes this fall, don't be surprised to hear more "click-clack" at Ricky Gwynn Stadium. Yuma Catholic announced that a deal was reached on March 11 to become the first high school in Arizona exclusively outfitted head-to-toe by a... Full story

Skousen wins regional honor

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Antelope linebacker Aaron Skousen was one of 22 Arizona players selected to the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame regional all-academic team. Skousen's 4.4 grade-point average is the fourth highest among the Arizona reci... Full story

Skousen up for national award

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Antelope linebacker Aaron Skousen was selected as a nominee for the Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year on Monday. The award, which recognizes the nation's top 50 high school football players, will be announced at the end of February. Skousen fin... Full story

YC, Antelope players named to All-State squad

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Yuma Catholic's Eric Fregoso was named first team All-State offensive lineman by the 2A Arizona Football Coaches Association. Running back Ed Harris and defensive back Tanner Mixon were named to the squad's second team and defensive lineman Matt Osu... Full story

Solid as a Rock

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

First he was a cornerback. Then a linebacker. Now Yuma Catholic senior Ed Harris is the top running back in the area. Playing three positions in the past three years for coach Rhett Stallworth's Shamrocks, Harris' final position was his most succes... Full story

Back on top

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

Adrian Lugo had a taste of victory as sophomore, mainly riding the bench late in the season as the Cibola football team coasted to the top of the 5A Gila Valley Region. After a bitter junior year that included losses to rivals Kofa and Yuma High, Lu... Full story

’Rocks reach semis

Harris leads Yuma Catholic over Pusch Ridge

BY MATT MAXSON, SUN STAFF WRITER

TUCSON — Ed Harris has had his fair share of big games, but even by his standards Friday’s game may have topped them all. The senior rushed for 289 yards and three touchdowns for Yuma Catholic in its quarterfinal win against Pusch Ridge 2... Full story

Coyotes eliminate Raiders

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

PEORIA - The glimpses of greatness were there for Cibola in their 5A-II first-round playoff game. Three-time defending state champion Centennial showed much more than glimpses. Special team plays led to the Coyotes' first two scores and No. 1 Cente... Full story

Cibola faces tough task with No. 1 Centennial

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

The last time Cibola lost a game was a week ago at home to 5A Gila Valley Region foe Gila Ridge, 3-0. The last time Peoria-Centennial lost a game, Gila Ridge didn't have a varsity football program. The No. 16 Raiders (5-5) open the playoffs with a ... Full story

Cibola earns top GVR honors

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

Gila Valley Region champion Cibola swept the region's postseason honors Thursday, taking home the top three honors. Running back Roy Thompson was the offensive player of the year, while linebacker Adrian Lugo was the defensive player of the year. Co... Full story

Catron takes fourth at state

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Gila Ridge's Collin Catron shot a final round 3-over 75 to take fourth place in the 5A-II State Golf Tournament at the 500 Club. Catron, who finished the first round tied for second had a two-day score of 145. "I got a little erratic off the tee," C... Full story

YC's Harris, Antelope's Skousen claim top 2A

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Yuma Catholic's Ed Harris was named the 2A West Region's Offensive Player of the Year and Antelope's Aaron Skousen earned Defensive Player of the Year. "It's a well deserved honor," Yuma Catholic coach Rhett Stallworth said. "Especially since his st... Full story

Harris' above-average performance pushes YC past San Manuel

Shamrocks advance to second round of playoffs, face Pusch Ridge

BY MATT MAXSON, SUN STAFF WRITER

After watching film, San Manuel coaches and players thought Ed Harris may only be an average running back, and weren't shy with their opinions. Seeing him up close and personal likely changed their minds. Harris ran for 224 yards and four touchdowns... Full story

A rivalry is born: Gila Ridge stuns region champ Cibola

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

Gila Ridge and Cibola haven't played 49 times like Yuma and Kofa - in fact they had never played before Friday - but there may be a new rivalry in Yuma. The Hawks, playing their first year in the 5A Gila Valley Region, marched onto Raider Field on C... Full story

Criminals' season ends at Brophy

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Despite jumping out to a six-point lead over Phoenix-Brophy on the road, the Yuma Criminals couldn't stop the Broncos' offense and fell 49-12 to end their season. The Criminals got 97 yards of rushing offense out of both top backs, Travon Clark and ... Full story

Criminals need win at Brophy for playoff berth

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

The calendar indicates Yuma High's game tonight against Phoenix-Brophy is the regular-season finale. But for all intents and purposes, it's the Criminals first playoff game. For starters, it's the 11th game for the season for Yuma High (6-4) instea... Full story

Gila Ridge at Cibola preview

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

Kickoff: 7 p.m. today Last week: Gila Ridge beat Lake Havasu 29-28 in overtime; Cibola beat San Luis 63-0. Records: Hawks (3-6, 2-3); Raiders (5-4, 4-0) Players to watch: Gila Ridge QB Mike Pancrazi ran for both a touchdown and the winning two-poi... Full story

Kofa at San Luis preview

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

Kickoff: 7 p.m. today Last week: Kofa lost to Yuma High 34-20; San Luis lost to Cibola 63-0. Records: Kings (3-6 overall, 2-2 region); Sidewinders (0-9, 0-4) Players to watch: Kofa RB Timmy Lee ran for 183 yards and three touchdowns in the loss to... Full story

From linebacker to middle blocker

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

Most volleyball coaches wish they could have a middle blocker built like a linebacker. San Luis coach Patty Harvick has an actual linebacker anchoring her front row. Joana Ramirez, after playing linebacker for the San Luis junior varsity football t... Full story

No. 5 YC hosting No. 12 San Manuel in state playoffs

FROM STAFF REPORTS

While his players study history this weekend, Yuma Catholic coach Rhett Stallworth will be studying film. The Shamrocks were seeded No. 5 in the 2A state playoff bracket, released Saturday, and will host No. 12 Tucson-San Manuel in the first round Fr... Full story

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