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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — While their season ended in the playoffs short of a championship, three players from Thatcher’s boys’ basketball team have been awarded All-Region status, with …
Thatcher places three on All-Region teams Read More
TweetPinShareSafford’s home opener is on Thursday By Raymundo Frasquillo FLORENCE — The date Feb. 27, 2025, will forever be etched in the memory of Safford Schools’ educator Robert Abalos. The …
Dawgs earn 300th Abalos win in Florence Read More
TweetPinShareFive Cowgirls, three Cats, two Eagles, and one Rider qualify for state By Raymundo Frasquillo TUCSON – Nineteen area student-athletes represented their schools and communities in the second Division II …
Corbell, Martinez, Tingle, Woods are section champions Read More
TweetPinShareWill host pool play opener on Valentine’s Day By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles took a shot in the mouth from the visiting 2A Morenci Wildcats on …
Thatcher handles business at home against Morenci Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Thatcher Eagles got a 28-point effort from MVP Isaac Palmer, and Thatcher distanced itself from Safford late in the fourth to prevail 71-59 …
Thatcher survives valiant fight from Safford Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles (4-3 conference, 13-9 overall) utilized the long ball to propel runs throughout the game and lead them over visiting region foe …
Eagles tame Lions on home court in region match Read More
TweetPinShareFaces Pusch Ridge in region matchup Wednesday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles rebounded from two tough losses to Pima and Valley Christian to thoroughly thump hapless …
Thatcher blows out Andrada Polytechnic Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – After hitting 13 3’s against Douglas last week, Thatcher could only muster one against Pima on Wednesday night. The Pima defense held Thatcher to …
Pima smothers Thatcher at Eagles’ roost Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles backcourt made their best impression of Turkish Olympic sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec Wednesday night as they dialed in 13 3-pointers on their …
Eagles open new year with blowout win over Douglas Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – A year of hard work culminated with a top-notch season ending short in the 3A State Semifinals after a few lousy ball bounces. However, …
Thatcher seats four on football all-conference teams Read More