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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 …
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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
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
TweetPinShareApaches host Wildcats, Braves; Roughriders host Bobcats, Eagles this week By Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER – The 3A South Region Thatcher Eagles (1-1 seeding) hosts 3A Metro Region Payson (1-0), the …
Thatcher girls host Payson on Tuesday Read More