headlines-featured https://awcmatadors.com en-us Smith & Trejo named NJCAA DI Softball All-Americans https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260620hi82ga Arizona Western lands two on the All-American list after historic run in NJCAA DI Softball World Series Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260620hi82ga Registration now open for Chapman Yuma Volleyball Camp https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202606171zwvft Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202606171zwvft Meet the Matadors: Nanami Nobuhara https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260611kpo3lf Soon to be Arizona Western sophomore Nanami Nobuhara shares her favorite things to do off the volleyball court. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260611kpo3lf Matador Milestone! All Seven Athletic Teams Qualify for NJCAA All-Academic Nominations https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260609tz2pjp For the first time in recent memory all seven Arizona Western College athletic teams qualify for NJCAA All-Academic nominations Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260609tz2pjp Meet the Matadors: Blanca Terminel Lopez https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260601xnr7fp The outside hitter from Sonora, Mexico shares why playing away from home and in another country is nothing new for her Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260601xnr7fp Arizona Western's Jessica Smith named 2026 NFCA NJCAA DI All-American https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260601s4ljh2 Smith named All-American pitcher for second year in a row Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260601s4ljh2 Meet the Matadors: Aileen Sanchez https://awcmatadors.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260601wys0zz The dancer from San Luis, Arizona shares her overseas experience and hobbies off the dance floor Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260601wys0zz A season of milestones including win number 800 for Arizona Western's Joel Prickett https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528d56obl It's been a season of personal milestones for Arizona Western head softball coach Joel Prickett. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528d56obl Lady Matadors magic ride ends with gritty loss to defending champs https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605291bdxrp The Arizona Western College Matadors wrapped up a memorable season with a hard-fought 7-4 defeat to defending national champion Northwest Florida State College Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605291bdxrp Lady Matadors Carry Historic World Series Run Into Defending Champion Clash https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528t61tc7 Pregame Preview Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings in Yuma Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528t61tc7 30th Annual Chapman AWC Summer Basketball Camp is June 1st https://awcmatadors.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260527t8gles This year will feature a NEW LOCATION, but it will still be the same GREAT camp experience filled with energy, teaching, competition, and FUN! Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260527t8gles Sweet Home Alabama! Lady Matadors continue historic run in World Series, Coach Prickett notches 800th win https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260527jpg9f4 Postgame Playback Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings in Yuma Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260527jpg9f4 Lady Matadors look to keep momentum with early morning World Series tilt https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526xuvm3i After snapping World Series scoring and win droughts, No. 18 Arizona Western turns to an early test at Choccolocco Park versus No. 12 Volunteer State Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526xuvm3i BREAKING THROUGH! For the first time in over a decade, Arizona Western posts a World Series win https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526u6gkh7 The Arizona Western Matadors Softball team delivered a statement in the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series elimination round, powering past the San Jacinto College-South Ravens 10-1 in five innings Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526u6gkh7 Lady Matadors look to reset the bats, play loose, and respond after opening World Series loss https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526njgbwy Playoff Preview Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings in Yuma. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526njgbwy Lady Matadors held scoreless in NJCAA DI Softball opener https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605261hdqym Postgame Playback Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings in Yuma Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605261hdqym Lady Matadors Return to Softball World Series Bigger, Faster and Stronger https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260525h8kcj9 NJCAA World Series Preview Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260525h8kcj9 Lady Matadors to face Iowa Western in opening round of NJCAA DI World Series https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260519ujw8ew Arizona Western returns to the national tournament for the second year in a row Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260519ujw8ew Join Arizona Western for the NJCAA DI Softball World Series bracket reveal https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260518mdof84 Arizona Western is heading back to the NJCAA DI Softball World Series for the second year in a row! Find out who they'll be matched against! Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260518mdof84 Lady Matadors land two players on NFCA All-West Region First Team https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260518khuyi1 Sophomores Jessica Smith and Analy Trejo earn 2026 NFCA NJCAA Division I All-Region honors Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260518khuyi1 Meet the Matadors: Ana Carolina Lopes Queiroz https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260518ircegj Find out what the Arizona Western freshman enjoys off the volleyball court and her high hopes for the future Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20260518ircegj NJCAA remembers Art Becker as a mentor and champion of sportsmanship https://awcmatadors.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260515nz5d3q Arizona Western Athletic Director Jerry Smith shares comments on the passing of an Arizona and National icon Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260515nz5d3q Meet the Matadors: Noah Segura https://awcmatadors.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260508npusn8 Find out what other sport the Arizona Western freshman enjoys and his hidden talent that comes out during the holiday season Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260508npusn8 Back-to-back Champs! Lady Matadors return to World Series, rewrite program history https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260509tvqijb For the second year in a row, the Matadors are national tournament bound! Arizona Western claims the Region I championship with a 7-1 victory over Eastern Arizona behind Jessica Smith's complete game and a relentless offense. Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260509tvqijb Cochise College rallies late, ending Arizona Western's season in Region I Tournament https://awcmatadors.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260509nx1y1y Matadors wrap up the season in Henderson, falling 4-2 to Cochise. Thijs Helms delivers seven strong innings but late rally by the Apaches proves decisive Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260509nx1y1y Lady Matadors stave off late rally, one win away from defending Region I Title https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260508z36id1 Lady Matadors ride early 7-run surge, survive late rally to edge Central Arizona 8-7 Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260508z36id1 Matadors season on the brink of elimination after loss to Vaqueros https://awcmatadors.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260508yjyyel Arizona Western on the brink of elimination after 13-3 loss in Region I tournament second round Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260508yjyyel Big start, big win! Lady Matadors jump on Eastern Arizona early and never looked back https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260508mou63d Arizona Western begins is Region I title defense with a 9-5 win over Eastern Arizona Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260508mou63d Playoff Primer: Defending Region I Champs to set early tone for repeat https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260507zq5t8i No. 3 seed Arizona Western meets No. 2 seed Eastern Arizona to kickoff Region I Softball Tournament Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260507zq5t8i MATADORS WIN! Arizona Western battles for 13 innings to take down Cochise College https://awcmatadors.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260507rc1l1c Baseball wins 13-inning marathon over Cochise College, 5-4, in Region I opener Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://awcmatadors.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260507rc1l1c