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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com “Ain’t nothing but barbecue chicken after that.” Pima Head Football Coach Josh Wilkins PIMA – The No. 3 Pima Roughriders overcame a sluggish start to run …
Pima closes Edd Hubbard Field fittingly with hard-nosed win Read More
TweetPinShare “They’re probably the best running team in 3A.” PRCA head coach Kent Middleton about the Thatcher Eagles. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles looked to solidify …
PRCA Lions spoil Thatcher’s homecoming, take 3A South Title Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo LAKESIDE – The Frankie Gonzalez-coached Morenci Wildcats journey into the White Mountains this week. They take a 2-2 overall record against the 4-0 Eric Hjalmarsen-coached Lakeside Blue …
Morenci journeys to White Mountains Read More
TweetPinShareBy Seth Polansky/AIA Director of Sports Information PHOENIX – Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year, Arizona Interscholastic Association Executive Director David Hines will retire after eight years in …
AIA Executive Director David Hines to retire after 2024-25 school year Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima player Cheyanne Alder spikes the ball. Pima defeated Duncan 3-0 on Wednesday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The Pima Roughriders opened their 2024 volleyball …
Pima sweeps Duncan in straight sets to open the season Read More
TweetPinShareSteve Carter Photo/Special to the Gila Herald: The Pima Roughriders captured the 2A Boys State Basketball Championship 47-37 over the Highland Prep Honey Badgers. It is the first time in …
Champions! Read More
TweetPinShareSteve Carter Photo/Special to the Gila Herald: Lea Llamas steals the ball to seal the 48-42 victory over No. 2 San Carlos in the semifinals Friday. Pima will now face …
Onto the championship! Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Morenci Wildcats will move up to the 3A Conference for football next season. The school’s appeal aganst the move was denied by the AIA Executive …
Morenci denied AIA appeal, will be in 3A for football next season Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: The secret to the Morenci football team’s success is no secret at all. Its linemen have helped open lanes for 4,134 rushing yards on 452 carries …
Pima and Morenci square off for the 2A title in Safford on Saturday Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Pima Roughriders celebrate winning the 2A Salt Region Championship and overall number 1 seed in the state tournament with a 21-20 victory over Morenci on …
Pima tops Morenci for 2A Salt Region Championship Read More