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TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio Sports Photography: Christian Smith (28) and the Safford Bulldogs ran away from the Pima Roughriders in the second half on their way to a 23-6 victory. …
Safford goes to 2-0 with victory over Pima Read More
TweetPinShareStan Bonifacio Sports Photography: The Thatcher Eagles ran all over the Sahuarita Mustangs on Friday night en route to a 53-7 opening night win. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – …
Thatcher opens season with big win over Sahuarita Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio: Thatcher’s Michael McBride collides with Pima’s Kaleb Blair (7). McBride scored twice in Thatcher’s 42-7 victory over Pima on Friday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: C.J. Scrivner sacks Florence’s Christopher Walter to halt a drive in the second quarter. Safford’s defense held Florence scoreless while its offense put up six touchdowns …
Bulldogs ground out Gophers Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima’s Alec Judd stretches out for the Roughriders’ second touchdown of the night. The score was not quite enough as Pima fell to Bisbee in overtime, …
Bisbee escapes Pima with an 18-12 victory in overtime Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio: Thatcher’s Bretton Dodge (20) dives in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the victory, 14-0 over rival Safford. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com “They’re …
Thatcher holds Safford scoreless in rivalry victory, 14-0 Read More
TweetPinShareL. Scott Bennett Photo/Gila Herald: Fort Thomas QB Todd Stringfellow (15) stiff-arms his opponent. The Apaches rolled over the San Pasqual Valley Warriors, 56-0. By L. Scott Bennett FORT THOMAS …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Sabino held off a late drive by Safford to capture the regional championship with a 20-17 victory. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – It was there. …
Sabino secures regional title with victory over Safford Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio: Thatcher’s Jake Kortsen (7) stiff arms a tackler. Kortsen scored four touchdowns as Thatcher blew out Santa Cruz Valley, 48-6. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER …
Eagles fly through Dust Devils Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Scott Bennett: Thatcher lost the handle early but special teams and defense helped propel them ahead anyway. The Eagles finished the first half of the season undefeated at …
Thatcher overwhelms Benson Read More