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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
TweetPinShareSafford heads to Tucson, Pima to Yuma By Raymundo Frasquillo GRAHAM COUNTY – Three Section I teams are in the state tourney first round on Tuesday, April 28. The No. …
Thatcher girls host Anthem Prep on Tuesday Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo SAINT DAVID – The Ron Goodman-coached Saint David Tigers (4-7-1 overall, 4-4 seeding, 3-0 region) host the Duncan Wildkats (9-3, 9-3, 4-0) on Thursday, April 9. The …
Region leaders square off on Crawford Field Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – Congratulations are in order for the Duncan Wildkats and Fort Thomas Apaches, who nearly swept this year’s major region awards. Duncan head coach Eldon …
Duncan, Fort Thomas nearly sweep 1A East top region awards Read More
TweetPinShareDuncan welcomes the Cougars for Round 1 By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The Eldon Merrell-coached No. 4 Duncan Wildkats welcome the No. 13 Rock Point Cougars (8-10, minus 1.5964) for …
Fort Thomas hosts the Vikings on Monday Read More
TweetPinShareEagles ascend to No. 7, Dawgs drop to region fourth By Raymundo Frasquillo FORT THOMAS – The Matthew Dona-coached top-ranked Fort Thomas Apaches host No. 16 Cicero Prep Centurions on …
Fort Thomas hosts Centurions on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareDuncan girls among top four in region By Raymundo Frasquillo TRI-COUNTIES – Final regular-season home games for different class levels are scheduled this week. Duncan hosts 2A South Region Willcox, …
Apaches host region tourney on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareApaches remain top-ranked, average 23-point margin By Raymundo Frasquillo FORT THOMAS – The Matthew Dona-coached top-ranked Fort Thomas Apaches will be tested by the No. 2 Joseph City Wildcats this …
Willcox slips past Morenci for region lead Read More
TweetPinShareRoughrider girls first in 2A statewide rankings By Raymundo Frasquillo TRI-COUNTIES – Several area home games in different class levels are on tap this week. Morenci hosts Benson on Tuesday, …
Apaches ranked No. 1, host No. 2 on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — The top-ranked Fort Thomas Apaches wasted no time asserting their dominance on Tuesday night, cruising to a convincing 78-43 victory over the visiting …
No. 1 Fort Thomas Apaches Dominate Duncan Wildkats 78-43 in Regional Showdown Read More