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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
TweetPinShareDona wins Coach of the Year, Dosela takes Player of the Year Staff Reports FORT THOMAS — The Fort Thomas Apaches boys basketball team didn’t just win the 1A state …
Fort Thomas Apaches Sweep 1A Conference Awards 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
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS – To the victors come the spoils, and the 1A Boys State Champion Fort Thomas Apaches were well represented when the 1A East Region …
Trifecta! Dona, Dosela, and Wilson score 1A East Region Coach, Player, and Defensive Player of the Year Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – In a display of sheer dominance and sharpshooting prowess, the Fort Thomas Apaches boys basketball team captured its 13th Arizona 1A state championship with …
Apaches dominate Tigers to win 1A Boys Basketball Championship Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – In a commanding display of defensive prowess and offensive efficiency, the No. 1 Joseph City Wildcats clinched their second consecutive Arizona 1A Girls Basketball …
Joseph City Wildcats secure back-to-back 1A Titles with dominant win over Fort Thomas Read More
TweetPinShareRoughriders host quarterfinal on Friday By Raymundo Frasquillo GRAHAM COUNTY – Three Graham County boys’ basketball teams remain in the hunt for a state title. Each joins the respective class …
Apaches, Eagles host Round 1 games on Tuesday 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