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TweetPinShareApaches host Roughriders for volleyball opener By Raymundo Frasquillo WILLCOX – The Shayla Klump-coached Willcox Cowgirls open the 2026 season by hosting the Jasmine Aguinaga-coached Morenci Wildcats on Wednesday, Aug. …
Cowgirls open season at home on Wednesday Read More
TweetPinShareCompetitive gaming is taxing. Players get so wrapped up that their cortisol levels spike through the roof. Plus, they’re constantly on edge during intense action sequences. Ask any MMORPG player …
How Competitive Gamers Use Casual Social Casino Games to Unwind Between Matches Read More
TweetPinShareRunning clock invoked with 6:56 in first half By Raymundo Frasquillo WILLCOX – Toby Keith’s “Should’ve been a Cowboy” was the last words heard by the visiting Tucson Palo Verde …
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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — Two perennial 2A powerhouses renewed their rivalry Friday night as the three-time defending state champion Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles made the trip to the …
Special Teams Missteps and Second-Half Surge Hand Pima 32-7 Loss to Scottsdale Christian Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports QUEEN CREEK — Any pre-season speculation that Thatcher High School football might face a rebuilding phase following heavy graduation losses was emphatically put to rest on …
No Rebuilding Here: Thatcher Opens Season with 33-6 Dominance Over ALA-Ironwood Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Opening night of high school football always brings high expectations, but few could have predicted the sheer dominance displayed on Thursday, Aug. 20. In …
Safford Dominates Opening Night with 44-0 Shutout Over Morenci Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Do you like to swim, bike, or run? Sign up now for the 16th annual Tri Community Tri, presented by Mt. Graham Regional Medical …
The Return of the Triathlon: The 16th Annual Tri Community Tri is Right Around the Corner Read More
TweetPinShareArizona basketball fans will have known Koa Peat’s name for years. He won four straight state championships at Perry High in Gilbert, he played a decorated freshman season in Tucson, …
Koa Peat comes home: what to expect from Arizona’s newest Sun Read More
TweetPinShareRiders, Kats, Apaches, Cowboys open on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The Ismael MacNeil-coached Safford Bulldogs host the Frankie Gonzalez-coached Morenci Wildcats for the 2026 football season opener on …
Dawgs welcome Cats for grid opener on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – Clifton topped the five-team Morenci Recreation Center 5-on-5 basketball tourney on July 25. The championship game had Brick City as the opponent. The game was halted at halftime because of the large margin difference. …
Clifton cage team reigns over tourney field Read More