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TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: The Thatcher Junior High Eagles claimed the EAJHA softball title following a 10-3 win over Morenci on May 1. Thatcher defeated Pima 28-4 (4 inn) while …
Eagles soar in EAJHA tourneys Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SDSU: Mia Abalos destroyed the school record in javelin by more than 10 feet on her way to a state championship last week. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Safford’s Mia Abalos shatters record to become state champion in javelin Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Gene Huish eyes his forehand return against during a recent match. The Thatcher senior was paired up with brother Braden for the state doubles championship earlier …
Top-ranked Thatcher returns to state finale Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Sophie Haynie tracks the ball across the net. The Thatcher sophomore fell in singles play and did not complete a doubles match. Thatcher topped Willcox 5-2 …
Eagles upset No. 3 Cowgirls in quarterfinal Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Cameryn Woodall (3) eyes the intended destination for her pitch against Chandler Prep. The Morenci sophomore struck out nine, walked one, and allowed a .269 (7-26) …
Wildcats quarterfinal bound as No. 3 versus No. 6 Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Ava Kerrigan (14) delivers a pitch to a Safford batter during a conference tourney pairing. The Morenci seventh grader struck out eight and allowed one earned …
Morenci edges Safford in conference tourney Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Braden Huish eyes his return as he follows through during a recent match. The Thatcher sophomore is teamed up with senior Gene Huish for the state …
Huish – Huish duo vies for state title on Monday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Alizabeth Aguilar (18) wears an ear-to-ear smile as head coach Joseph Garcia congratulates her. The Morenci senior dispatched a 0-1 pitch over the fence to score two …
Wildcats host Titans on Saturday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Willcox top seed Mia Mungarro (13-0) raises her racquet for a backhand return against Safford. The Willcox senior went 11-0 with classmate Valarie Durazo in doubles. …
Cowgirls host Eagles for quarterfinal on Tuesday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Gene Huish eyes his forehand return against Florence. The Thatcher senior is paired up with sophomore Braden Huish for the state doubles meet at the Glendale …
Eagles soar over Gophers, quarterfinals on Wednesday Read More