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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Rancho Los Campos in Maricopa, three generations of the Campos family held a tournament on January 3 to celebrate charrería—a sport blending rich tradition and future growth—with over 150 charros and 80 escaramuzas supporting the art. Charlie Campos, now PAU, aims to boost youth participation. The Arizona Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students interested in STEM spent the day at Phoenix Raceway in a partnership with the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation. The event featured interactive science and technology activities to boost learning and spark curiosity. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Republic released its top 10 preseason rankings for high school baseball teams as the season starts today with statewide tournaments. Fans can vote for their No. 1 team + rankings will update weekly as teams prepare for upcoming games. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Suns forward Dillon Brooks (averaging 20.9 points) had surgery on his fractured left hand on Feb. 23 and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks following an overtime injury against the Magic; guard Jordan Goodwin faces a one to two week review for a left calf strain. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ ESPN is set to deliver its largest Women’s Final Four broadcast using a 300-person crew and 40 cameras for games on April 2 and 5 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix — free downtown events including Four It All Fest are planned near Tourney Town for fans to enjoy. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Grand Canyon Lopes basketball players are set to play UNLV today at 7 p.m. at home as they prepare for a Mountain West tournament win needed to reach March Madness, coach Bryce Drew said at Tuesday practice. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ ESPN’s Buster Olney ranked Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte as the top second baseman and Geraldo Perdomo as the second-best shortstop for 2026, releasing the ratings on Feb. 24 — highlighting the strong local infield performance. Fans expect continued excellence from Arizona’s team. The Arizona Republic
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Wild West Music Fest
12:00 AM — Copper Sky Regional Park — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy three days of music, carnival rides, and delicious food in a festive atmosphere.
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