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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles (1-1 conference, 2-1 overall) utilized a lockdown defense and allowed only 7 points in the first half to take control and …
Thatcher aims high over Show Low to make it two in a row Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher’s Olivia Lunt shoots over Duncan defenders during the EAC Tourney. Lunt was chosen as the 3A South Central Region Defensive Player of the Year. Girls …
Thatcher basketball gets region recognition Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Ashlyn Thompson (32) leads a fast-break in the first half of play. Thatcher defeated Coolidge, 72-35 on Tuesday night. Stay one game ahead of Safford atop …
Eagles soar over Bears Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio: Jejdrique Chavez posterizes T.J. Reed on a dunk after a steal in the fourth period of Safford’s 63-61 victory over rival Thatcher on Wednesday night. By …
Safford strikes first blood; wins home opener against Thatcher Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio: Pima’s Jake Whitaker puts it off glass. Pima prevailed over Thatcher, 60-39 in the 2A East Regional Tournament semifinal and will face Morenci in the final …
Pima, Morenci earn automatic state berths from 2A East Region Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Rulon Motes slam dunks the ball and Pima’s hope at a comeback late in the fourth period of Thatcher’s 61-50 victory Tuesday night. By Jon Johnson …
Thatcher Eagles knock off Pima Roughriders Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By David Palmer Photography: The Thatcher Eagles are the 56th annual EAC Boys Holiday Tournament Champions. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The ability to hit from deep was …
Deep ball helps Thatcher win holiday tournament Read More