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Senior Spotlight: Lana Kelley
Williams High School graduation and beyond

The Williams-Grand Canyon News sat down with Williams High School seniors to discuss their high school experiences and plans for after graduation.

By By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News February 20, 2024
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The WHS Wrestling team attend sectionals in Winslow Feb 10.

February 13, 2024
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The Williams High School cheerleaders attend the AIA State Cheerleading Competition in Goodyear, Arizona, Feb. 2 and 3. This was a first-time experience for many of the girls that have never competed before, according to Melonie Daly, head coach of the cheer team.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 13, 2024
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The Grand Canyon phantoms had their final regular season games last week and ended the season on a high note.

By By Gideon Hendrix, Williams-Grand Canyon News February 7, 2024
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Rock Point Lady Cougars captured the 1A North Region title for the sixth time at the 1A North Super Regionals tournament in Flagstaff Feb. 2-3. Earlier in the week, Williams Lady Vikings beat Ash Fork 57-30. El Capitan Eagles beat Williams boys in the championship game at regionals to claim the title. Williams boys lost to Ash Fork 53-52 in a buzzer beater earlier in the week.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Seligman High School wound up their basketball season, with the boys advancing to the second round of the 1A North Canyon Boys Super Regional tournament Feb. 3.

By By Marilyn R. Sheldon, Special to the Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Ivan is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). He lives in Valle and commutes to WHS each day.

By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Senior Spotlight: Luis Rojas-Cabrera
Williams High School graduation and beyond

Luis is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). He has lived in Williams his whole life.

By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Senior Spotlight: Valeria Davalos
Williams High School graduation and beyond

Valeria is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). She has attended school in Williams since kindergarten.

February 6, 2024
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Josiah Kelley: new face, same passion
Josiah Kelley reflects on first year as Williams High School's new physical education teacher

Williams High School (WHS) has welcomed their newest teacher, Josiah Kelley, to the staff at the school. With a passion for physical education and sports, students can count on Kelley to get outside and have some fun.

By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Vikings wrestler Russell Skinner notches 30 wins, Alex Miner clocks girls’ fastest pin
Vikings participate in Mogollon tourney, set sights on future

Although in their inaugural season, the Williams High School (WHS) Vikings wrestling team has made it clear that there is nothing standing in the way of dominating their opponent.

By By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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In a nail-biting showdown, the Williams and Ash Fork boys high school basketball teams clashed in a fiercely contested final season match Jan. 27, with the Spartans coming out on top with a 53-52 win.

By By Marilyn R. Sheldon, Special to the Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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Top-ranked 1A Canyon Region Williams faced the No. 5 Ash Fork Lady Spartans Jan. 27, with the Vikings coming out on top with a 40-33 win.

By By Marilyn R. Sheldon, Special to the Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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Quintin is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). He has lived in Williams his entire life.

By By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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Senior spotlight: Leslie Urias
Williams High School graduation and beyond

Leslie is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). She has lived in Williams her entire life.

By By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024