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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LAS VEGAS – He ain’t done yet. On Thanksgiving, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Safford native No. 4-ranked Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (27-5) will fight …
Justin Gaethje to fight for Interim Lightweight Championship Read More
TweetPinShareBy Colin Hogan/Cronkite News TEMPE – It’s a rivalry that has led to heartbreak, barnburners, and – mostly recently – ugly blowouts. However, in its 99th rendition, the stakes of the …
‘One-game season’: ASU preps for Territorial Cup with Big 12 title game hopes Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports The UFC’s lightweight division, once a bastion of relentless wars and star power, is teetering on the edge of unprecedented drama. With Ilia Topuria firmly entrenched as the …
Chaos in the Lightweight Division: Gaethje’s retirement threat looms as Topuria eyes historic third belt chase Read More
TweetPinShareSan Manuel becomes Duncan home opener By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The 2A South Region Morenci Wildcats (0-0) host the 1A East Region Fort Thomas Apaches (0-0) on Tuesday, Nov. …
Wildcats open with Fort Thomas on Tuesday Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher opened in Tucson last week By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The 3A South Region Thatcher Eagles (0-1 seeding) and the 1A East Region Fort Thomas Apaches (0-0) enter Wildcat …
Morenci girls welcome Eagles, Apaches Read More
TweetPinShareSaint Johns draws Tanque Verde in Phoenix By Raymundo Frasquillo MESA – The Jeston Lott-coached No. 6 Willcox Cowboys (10-2 overall, 11.1884 rating) face the Mike Sheahan-coached No. 2 Scottsdale Christian Eagles (11-1, 16.9209) on the American Leadership – Mesa North …
Cowboys face Eagles for Mesa semifinal Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – While the Thatcher Eagles’ season ended sooner than intended, the Eagles dominated a rugged 3A East Region, and the postseason accolades show evidence of …
It’s all in the family: Daniel Jones and son Ryan Jones take 3A East Region Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Darcy Barney/Fort Thomas FORT THOMAS — The Fort Thomas Lady Apaches wrapped up a standout 2025 season with seven athletes earning 1A East All-Region recognition, highlighting the team’s …
Fort Thomas Volleyball Earns Seven 1A East All-Region Honors After Strong Postseason Run Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) has released the 2025-26 2A East football all-region selections, and the Pima Roughriders and Morenci Wildcats once again …
Pima and Morenci Athletes shine in 2A East Football All-Region Honors Read More
TweetPinShareFifth-place Bulldogs have six members recognized By Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER – South Region champion Thatcher (8-0) landed eight all-region performers, three on the first team, two on the second team, …
Region champion Thatcher lands eight all-region Read More