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TweetPinSharePhoto By Steve Carter: Safford’s Izaiah Alvarado (3) picks Chad Johnson’s pocket. Safford held court and defeated Thatcher, 67-54 on Tuesday. Bulldogs end multiple-year home skid versus Eagles “We …
Safford pulls away from Thatcher for a regional win Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Steve Carter: Cambria Wakefield (12) drives the lane. The Eagles were victorious, 37-32, over Pusch Ridge. Thatcher to host Safford on Tuesday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – …
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TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Noah Chavez (10) wrestles the ball away from Round Valley senior Ryker Marble (1). The Morenci junior netted a team and game-high 16 points while Marble …
Wildcats welcome Pumas on Monday, and Jackets on Friday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Jayla Wilson (3) looks to dribble past Round Valley sophomore Skylar Hevener (2) at the top of the key. The Morenci junior contributed six points, Hevener …
Morenci hosts two with an unscathed region record Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: UA head coach Jedd Fisch holds up the Alamo Bowl trophy after the Wildcats defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 38-24 in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Defense ties …
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TweetPinSharePhoto By Steve Carter: Thatcher’s Christian Carter drives to the bucket. The Eagles erased an 8-point fourth-quarter deficit to come back and defeat Tucson Empire, 51-50 on Wednesday night. Thatcher …
Eagles continue to soar high with win over Empire Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto by Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News: Oregon quarterback and Fiesta Bowl offensive MVP Bo Nix celebrates on the postgame stage after his last collegiate football game, showcasing a stellar performance with …
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TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Noah Torres (144, 5-0, 5 pins) works on pinning Tombstone senior Kazdyn Gowan on Dec. 13. The Morenci senior notched a second-period pin over Marana senior …
Wildcats host second multi-meet on Wednesday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher slipped past Safford 57-51 for the 60th annual Eastern Arizona Boys Holiday Tourney title on Dec. 29. It was the Eagles’ 22nd meet title and …
Thatcher slips past Safford for EAC tourney title Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Pima edged Miami 58-56 for the 47th Eastern Arizona Holiday Tourney title on Dec. 29. It was the Roughriders’ third straight top finish. Pima defeated Thatcher …
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