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TweetPinSharePhoto By Steve Carter/Special to the Gila Herald: Brandon Napier and the Thatcher Eagles held off the Pima Roughriders 19-0 to remain unbeaten. Here Napier looks to hand off to …
Thatcher moves to 3-0 with win over Pima Read More
TweetPinShareSenior quarterback Daylen Johnson calls his own number from time to time, averaging 9.5 (4-38) yards against Tanque Verde. Morenci (2-0) visits Safford (1-1) on Friday, Sept. 2. By Raymundo …
Bulldogs welcome Wildcats to Safford on Friday Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio Sports Photography: Wyatt Wiltbank leads a cadre of would-be tacklers. Wiltbank helped lead the Roughriders to a 41-3 trampling of the Safford Bulldogs on Friday night. …
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TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci made its 2022 season debut with a 32-member squad running through an inflatable tunnel for the opener. The Wildcats prevailed 30-6 over the Scottsdale Christian …
Wildcats renew series with Tanque Verde Hawks on Friday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Michael Casiillas makes a move. Casillas finished with two TDs as Morenci defeated Scottsdale Christian, 30-6. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MORENCI – The visiting Scottsdale Christian …
Morenci opens season feasting on Eagles Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci lines up against Thatcher for a scrimmage on John Mickelson Field on Aug. 12. Morenci welcomes Scottsdale Christian to Lawson Stadium and Thatcher meets Round …
Wildcats host Scottsdale Christian in season opener at 5 p.m. Friday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci linemen engage dummies as they exit a chute during the second week of practice sessions. Thatcher hosts Morenci for a scrimmage on John Mickelson Field …
Morenci at Thatcher scrimmage to gauge season progress Friday Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Tristan Sanchez holds up the ball in triumph after securing a fumble recovery to turn the ball over to the Wildcats. Sanchez was huge on defense …
Morenci dominates Parker to reach championship game Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Senior running back Brendon Enriquez burst through a teaching aid in preparation for the upcoming quarterfinal game. The No. 4 Wildcats host No. 5 Gilbert Christian …
San Pedro Region entrants remain in state title contention Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: The sixth-ranked Pima Roughriders are hosting the No. 5 Morenci Wildcats for a San Pedro Region contest on Friday, Oct. 29. Pima is 3-0 and first …
San Pedro Region leading Roughriders host Wildcats on Friday Read More