Thatcher bounces back with 49-14 win over Florence
THATCHER, Ariz. — Thatcher rushed for 257 yards and scored six touchdowns on the ground in a 49-14 victory over Florence on Thursday night at…
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Benjamin Franklin shuts out Thatcher 38-0
THATCHER, Ariz. — Benjamin Franklin took control in the second quarter Friday night and pulled away for a 38-0 win over Thatcher, handing the Eagles…
Duncan Uses Big Plays, Strong Ground Game to Beat Fort Thomas 28-14
FORT THOMAS — Duncan quarterback Dayton Penry accounted for 324 yards of offense and three touchdowns as the Wildkats used a powerful rushing attack and…
Mount Graham Golf Club Welcomes New General Manager
Safford, Ariz. (August 25, 2026) – Mount Graham Golf Club has appointed Aaron Medina as its new general manager. Medina, a Gila Valley native, previously served as the…
SCA Breaks Open Two-Point Halftime Game, Tops Pima 32-7
Three-time defending 2A state champion Scottsdale Christian Academy opened the 2026 season by pulling away from Pima in the second half for a 32-7 victory…
Safford starts fast, blanks Morenci 44-0 at home
Safford wasted little time taking control Thursday night, using a dominant defensive performance and a balanced offensive attack to roll past Morenci, 44-0. The Bulldogs…
Mull leads young Fort Thomas team into 2026
Head coach: Evan Stringfellow, third seasonAlignment: 1A SouthReturning starters: Four on offense, four on defenseStrength: Speed and athletic potentialBiggest question: How quickly a young lineup…
The Fight to Stay on the Field
THE VANISHING MARGIN | PART 3 OF 3 For this series, Lee Patterson sent questions to the head coach and athletic director at every current…
Veteran core has Pima aiming for another playoff run
Head coach: Josh Wilkins, fifth season2025 record: 7-5, reached the second round of the state playoffsReturning starters: Four on offense, five on defenseStrength: Experience, leadership…
Dynamic senior duo leads Safford’s turnaround bid
Head coach: Ishmael MacNeil, second season at SaffordAlignment: 3A East2025 record: 2-8Returning starters: Four on offense, six on defenseStrength: Senior-heavy receiving corpsBiggest question: Developing a…
