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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
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Heavy iron, an enthusiastic crowd, and raw determination filled the air at JD3 Fitness Safford on Saturday, July 11, as the local facility celebrated …
JD3 Fitness Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with High-Octane Powerlifting Showcase in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – It took her a while, but she figured it out when it could still do her some good. It involved her will to succeed, reach …
Morenci grads using athletic prowess for higher education Read More
TweetPinShareSri Lanka vs India has to be included in the ranks of cricket’s most fascinating rivalries in South Asia. Such games are usually filled with lots of emotions and talent. …
Sri Lanka vs India: Top Unforgettable Matches of the Cricketers’ Rivalry Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The splashing, cheering, and intense summer heat all built to a thrilling crescendo on Saturday, July 11, as the Safford Pool hosted the annual …
Gila Valley Summer Swim Season Culminates in Spectacular Finals in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareAn explosive eight-run fifth inning punches Mt. Graham’s ticket to a high-stakes matchup against Continental Ranch in Avondale. Gila Herald Staff Reports AVONDALE — Extreme summer heat is no match …
And they keep coming, coming, coming Read More
TweetPinShareA victory Wednesday night punches Mt. Graham’s ticket to the Winner’s Bracket Semifinals/Finals Gila Herald Staff Reports AVONDALE — Extreme summer heat is no match for the blistering bats and …
Undefeated Mt. Graham 8-10U Softball All-Stars Blister Opponents, Advance to Round 3 of State Tournament Read More