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The city of Williams will be honoring the Williams Vikings softball state champions this week.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News May 23, 2023
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Maine Consolidated School recently announced the April Students of the Month (SOM). Students are nominated by their teachers.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News May 23, 2023
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The Williams Little League giants fall short against Wickenburg in a thrilling match. The teams have been up to a busy season.

May 23, 2023
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The Ash Fork Joint Unified School District held its commencement exercises May 4. Eighteen seniors graduated, several of whom were awarded scholarships which totaled more than $140,000.

By By Marilyn R. Sheldon, Williams-Grand Canyon News May 23, 2023
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Ash Fork Middle School seventh and eighth graders hiked the Grand Canyon May 3, 2023, for their PE final.

May 23, 2023
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Williams High School will be adding wrestling to its athletic schedules for the 2023-2024 school year after the Williams Unified School District Governing Board approved the addition of the sport at its April 20 meeting.

By Wendy Howell May 16, 2023
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Vikings softball wins 1A State Championships
Lady Vikings battle Joseph City for title at 1A State softball championships

For the Williams High School girls softball team, it was the perfect end to the perfect season.

By Marilyn R. Sheldon, Williams-Grand Canyon News May 16, 2023
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Vikings baseball ends season at state semifinals; Ethan Johnson is Coach of the Year
Vikings fall to Bagdad 4-3 in close game at 1A State semifinals in Tempe; St. David takes 1A title, 13-3

The Williams Vikings baseball team’s stellar season was stopped short at the 1A State semifinals where the team faced Bagdad and came up short.

By Marilyn R. Sheldon, Williams-Grand Canyon News May 16, 2023
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WILLIAMS Ariz. — The Vikings baseball team continues to battle their way through the 1A State championship tournament.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News May 10, 2023
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WILLIAMS Ariz. — The Williams Vikings softball team captured an easy quarterfinal win over Mogollon High School May 5.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News May 10, 2023
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Unified School District has announced a change for its next WUSD Governing Board meeting. The meeting will be May 17 at 6 p.m. at the Viking Grill located at 440 S. 7th Street.

May 10, 2023
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WUSD responds to accusations of bullying at schools
Parents and guardians eager for discussion on matter at May 10 WUSD Governing Board meeting

The Williams Unified School District (WUSD) has responded to bullying accusations with a statement sent out to parents, guardians and community members April 25.

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After a rough start, the No. 2 Vikings squeezed in a 10-9 win against No. 15 Duncan in the 1A State playoffs first round April 29.

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Williams High School students in Monica Moreno’s culinary classes recently returned from the Family Community and Career Leaders of America cooking competition with four medals.

By Summer Serino May 2, 2023
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Williams softball dominates Valley Union 18-3 in state playoff game
Lady Vikes to face Mogollon at home in state quarterfinals May 5

The Williams Vikings softball team delivered an electrifying performance on April 28, defeating Valley Union in a home state playoff game with a resounding 18-3 victory.

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