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TweetPinSharePhoto By Steve Carter: Thatcher’s Christian Carter drives to the bucket. The Eagles erased an 8-point fourth-quarter deficit to come back and defeat Tucson Empire, 51-50 on Wednesday night. Thatcher …
Eagles continue to soar high with win over Empire Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Steve Carter: Isaac Palmer drives in for 2 of his game-high 22 points in a 74-51 victory over Douglas on Thursday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – A …
Thatcher’s threes drain Douglas Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Bradley Curtis gets fouled on a dunk attempt against Parker in Round 1 of the 3A Boys State Basketball Playoffs on Wednesday night. The Eagles handled …
Eagles notch first playoff win under Hull era with superb team performance Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher’s Bradley Curtis and Pima’s Seth Russell each led their teams Tuesday night as they fiercely battled for Valley bragging rights. Thatcher vanquished Pima 50-42. By …
Eagles retain Valley bragging rights as Bradley Curtis elevates Thatcher over Pima Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Thatcher Eagles have advanced to the quarterfinals of the White Mountain Holiday Classic Boys Basketball Tournament and will face the Marana Tigers at 6 …
Thatcher faces Marana in quarterfinals of White Mountain tourney Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Thatcher Eagles have won their first two games in the Mesa Fire and Medical 21st annual White Mountain Holiday Classic Boys Basketball Tournament. Pictured …
Thatcher wins first two games to advance to play Walden Grove on day two at White Mountain tourney Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher’s Collin Thompson (32) drives to the hoop for two. Pima emerged victorious, 56-44, to cap an unbeaten regular season in the 2A East Region. Roughriders …
Pima finishes unbeaten in region play with win at Thatcher Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher freshman Brandon Napier checks the defense as the official hands him the ball on a first-half inbound play. The Eagles led 13-8 following the opening …
Morenci boys host Benson for region finale Thursday; Wildcats upset Phoenix Country Day, Thatcher on the road Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima’s Drew Thompson and Thatcher’s Brandon Napier battle over a loose ball. Pima emerged the victor Tuesday night, 47-36. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – It …
Pima reclaims top spot in 2A East with victory over Thatcher Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher’s Rulon White gets the dunk for Thatcher’s last points, but it was the No. 1 Scottsdale Eagles who slammed the door on Thatcher’s championship hopes. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
Thatcher’s journey to state basketball championship ends in semifinals Read More