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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – In a matchup that had all the makings of a classic Eastern Arizona rivalry – crisp autumn air under the lights at John Mickelson …
Eagles knock off Lions in rivalry clash, 28-14, to take over top spot in 3A East Read More
TweetPinShareWarriors visit Bulldogs on Thursday By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The Marcie Lopeman-coached Thatcher Eagles enter Norma Bellamy Gymnasium on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The pairing is not for 3A South …
Thatcher heads to Safford on Tuesday Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FLORENCE – The game ball delivered by helicopter might have had a little more bounce to it late in the game just as the Florence Gophers …
Thatcher steals the ball and the game from Florence Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports QUEEN CREEK – In a clash of Arizona high school football titans, the No. 2-ranked Benjamin Franklin Chargers (3-0) handed the No. 4-ranked Thatcher Eagles (2-1) their first …
Benjamin Franklin Chargers ground Thatcher Eagles in 27-12 victory Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports APACHE JUNCTION – On a rare Thursday night appearance, the Thatcher Eagles delivered a commanding performance in Apache Junction, shutting out the Prospectors 47-0 in a non-conference football …
Thatcher scores dominant 47-0 victory over Apache Junction Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports THATCHER — The Thatcher Eagles kicked off their 2025 season with a statement, overpowering the American Leadership Academy-Ironwood Warriors 41-29 in a high-energy showdown at Eastern Arizona College’s …
Thatcher Eagles soar past ALA-Ironwood Warriors in home opener thriller Read More
TweetPinShareHaynie-Sampson duo reaches quarterfinals By Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER – The No. 7 Thatcher Eagles (12-2 seeding, 10.6275 rating) topped the No. 10 Chandler Prep Titans (11-4, 8.2007) 5-1 on April …
Thatcher girls bound for Yuma on Tuesday Read More
TweetPinShareEagles stay first in section, No. 4 statewide By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The Shannon Kempton-coached Duncan tennis boys host Thatcher for a section match on April 15. The Wildkats …
Duncan boys host Thatcher on Tuesday Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher, Duncan, and Miami meet for first By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The Chris Cook-coached Thatcher tennis girls (6-0 section) travel to section unbeaten Duncan (4-0) on Tuesday, April 15, …
Section I girls title decided this week Read More
TweetPinShareMorenci girls down to five region games By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI — Five region games remain for the Joseph Garcia-coached No. 11 Morenci Wildcats (9-10 overall, 1-2 region). The first …
Eagles meet Wildcats on Tuesday, Friday Read More