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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – After terrorizing opposing quarterbacks and running backs in the 3A Conference the last few years, Thatcher senior defensive lineman Travis Larson will be tackling …
Thatcher’s Travis Larson signs to play football for South Dakota Mines Read More
TweetPinShareTHATCHER — Eastern Arizona College has named Abe Tizaf as the new head coach of its men’s soccer program. Tizaf brings more than a decade of coaching and playing experience …
Eastern Arizona College names Abe Tizaf as new head men’s soccer coach Read More
TweetPinShareThe NBA is entering a crucial phase where the top franchises already have their eyes on the playoffs. However, it’s also a time of year when injuries start mounting up. …
Current NBA Injury Crisis: How to Avoid Injuries Ruining Your Fantasy Sports Picks Read More
TweetPinShareBus ride sole rest time in between matches By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Austin Mitchell-coached No. 28 Morenci Wildcats (4-6 seeding, minus 14.1645 rating) close out his initial season …
Wildcats close soccer regular season this week Read More
TweetPinShareDuncan girls among top four in region By Raymundo Frasquillo TRI-COUNTIES – Final regular-season home games for different class levels are scheduled this week. Duncan hosts 2A South Region Willcox, …
Apaches host region tourney on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareEvery four years, the World Cup captures global attention not only because of its scale but also because of its unpredictability. Matches that look straightforward on paper often take unexpected …
Are World Cup Games Harder to Predict? Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnsonjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — In a heated desert showdown that lived up to its billing as a battle for Gila Valley supremacy, the Thatcher Eagles extended their dominance with …
Thatcher Eagles score Gila Valley bragging rights with decisive 63-48 win over Safford Bulldogs Read More
TweetPinShareApaches remain top-ranked, average 23-point margin By Raymundo Frasquillo FORT THOMAS – The Matthew Dona-coached top-ranked Fort Thomas Apaches will be tested by the No. 2 Joseph City Wildcats this …
Willcox slips past Morenci for region lead Read More
TweetPinShareRoughrider girls first in 2A statewide rankings By Raymundo Frasquillo TRI-COUNTIES – Several area home games in different class levels are on tap this week. Morenci hosts Benson on Tuesday, …
Apaches ranked No. 1, host No. 2 on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareWhite House card next? By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LAS VEGAS – After a brutal five-round war, Safford’s own Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje defeated Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett via unanimous decision …
Gaethje defeats Pimblett for Interim Lightweight Championship Read More