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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The Pima Roughriders (2-0 conference, 9-1 overall) had little trouble with the Safford Bulldogs (0-2 conference, 2-8 overall) at home on Tuesday night, sending …
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TweetPinShareThe 61st annual Eastern Arizona Holiday Tournament opens Thursday By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The once-beaten Morenci Wildcats take on 5A Tucson Pueblo at Safford on Thursday, Dec. 19, for …
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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles (1-1 conference, 2-1 overall) utilized a lockdown defense and allowed only 7 points in the first half to take control and …
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TweetPinShareEagles seek initial seeding victory By Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER – The Elaina Estrada-coached Thatcher Eagles host the Christie Francis-coached Show Low Cougars on Tuesday, Dec. 10. It is the fourth …
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TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER — Thatcher welcomes the Albert Ortega-coached Morenci Wildcats to the Eagles’ nest on Monday, Dec 9. The teams have both played a couple of games, with …
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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – After just coming up short in their season opener on the road against 3A Metro Payson, 51-55, on Tuesday, the Thatcher Eagles opened their …
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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The No. 13-ranked Eastern Arizona College women’s basketball team held court against conference rivals Cochise College on Wednesday, finishing off the Apaches with a …
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TweetPinShareThe upcoming season of the NBA in 2025 has basketball fans making various predictions. People are cheering for their favorite NBA teams to beat their opponents by scoring hundreds of …
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TweetPinSharePhoto by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News: Participants at the Valley Suns’ inaugural tryouts give their all inside the Tempe Sun Devil Fitness Complex for a chance to earn a roster spot. By …
Valley Suns hold first tryouts, marking new horizon for Phoenix basketball Read More
TweetPinShareFile photo by Joey Plishka/Cronkite News: Former Phoenix Mercury guard Sug Sutton, known for her energy off the bench, uses her contract as motivation to improve and excel. By Joshua …
Minimum salaries, max effort: The unseen financial hardships of Phoenix Mercury and WNBA players Read More