Sports & Education

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Youth ages four to 18 are encouraged to sign up for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) season that runs from the third week of May to early August.

The Grand Canyon Lady Phantoms basketball teams competed in the 1A Central Region tournament Feb. 6-7.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams Vikings boys basketball team (16-13, 10-3) powered through two tough games to claim the title at the 1A Central Region tournament Feb. 6-7.

The Vikings basketball teams head into regional tournament play beginning tonight.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A combined effort of sharp shooting and a strong defense toppled third-ranked St. Michael Jan. 29, as the Lady Vikings cruised to a 69-48 win over the Cardinals.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — After addressing appeals, the Arizona Interscholastic Association announced Jan. 22 conference placements for the 2020-2021 season, with Williams High School remaining in 1A.

Grand Canyon School's gym was packed Feb. 1 as the Phantom's faced the Mayer Wildcats in homecoming basketball games.

The Williams Vikings girls basketball team faced Joseph City Jan. 24 at home.

The Grand Canyon Phantoms lost to Joseph CIty 75-49, Jan. 14.

The Grand Canyon Lady Phantoms lost in overtime, Jan. 25 to Mogollon, 54-59. The close score kept tension high throughout the game.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Several Vikings were honored for outstanding play in the 2019 football season by being selected to the Arizona Interscholastic Association All-Conference teams.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Vikings cagers made it four-in-a-row with a dominating 74-32 win over the Mayer Wildcats Jan. 18.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Spring and summer youth sports programs in Williams are gearing up. Little League baseball and softball signups are underway with the season set to begin in April.

The Williams Vikings junior varsity boys team faced BASIS-Flagstaff Jan. 11 at Williams High School.

David Peralta and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized a $22 million, three-year deal through 2022 that will keep the outfielder with the organization that signed him out of an independent league nearly seven years ago.

Larry Fitzgerald didn't keep the Arizona Cardinals waiting for long.

Maine Consolidated School announces December Students of the Month.

The Williams Vikings girls basketball team took second at the Camp Verde tournament Dec. 27-28.

The Grand Canyon Phantoms marked the opening of basketball season with a full day of games Dec. 20.

The Camp Verde Cowboys handed the Vikings a tough 66-37 loss Dec. 10.

The Camp Verde School Board has approved curriculum to teach the Bible as an elective at Camp Verde High School.

It’s a new basketball season and the Grand Canyon Phantoms are off and running with new teammates and a new coach.

Viking Jazlyn Romero has signed with Paradise Valley Community College to play softball in the fall of 2020.

The Maine Consolidated School Mustangs took the title at the I-40 League tournament Dec. 7.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Although they gave St. Michael a better run in their second match-up during the Route 66 Holiday Classic basketball tournament, the Lady Vikes fell to the Cardinals 65-45 in the title game.