Eight Is Not Enough: The Risks Behind Arizona’s Smallest Rosters
THE VANISHING MARGIN | PART 2 OF 3 For this series, Lee Patterson sent questions to the head coach and athletic director at every current…
Articles by Lee Patterson
Football Islands: Every Lost Team Makes Arizona Feel Larger
THE VANISHING MARGIN | PART 1 OF 3 For this series, Lee Patterson sent questions to the head coach and athletic director at every current…
Young Wildcats look to grow into November contender
Head coach: Frankie Gonzalez, third seasonAlignment: 2A East2025 record: 7-5, lost in the round of 16Returning starters: Three on offense, six on defenseStrength: Experienced backfieldBiggest…
Proven backfield gives Willcox a head start under Ward
Head coach: Steven Ward, first seasonAlignment: 2A South 22025 record: 10-3, region champion, state semifinalistReturning starters: Six on offense, seven on defenseStrength: Experienced backfieldBiggest question:…
Growing Up Fast: Tough Early Schedule to Test New Look Eagles
Head coach: Daniel Jones, seventh seasonClassification: 3A East2025 record: 9-2, lost to Florence in the first roundReturning starters: Four on offense, four on defenseStrength: Offensive…
MGLL Minors softball team reaches state semifinals
AVONDALE – The Mt. Graham Little League Minors softball team has already made this a summer to remember. Now the girls have a chance to…
Local Little League All-Stars Competing Across District Tournament Brackets
Little League All-Star season is underway, and local teams from Mt. Graham and Morenci/Clifton are in the mix across several District 8 baseball and softball…
Why Justin Gaethje’s Title Win Is Bigger Than Just Another UFC Headline
If you follow UFC closely, you already know how big Justin Gaethje’s win over Ilia Topuria was. If you don’t, it may be easy to…
Safford’s Justin Gaethje Gets Another Shot at UFC History
For most fight fans, Sunday night’s UFC 250 main event is a championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. For Safford, it is something…
Youth Movement: Willcox Freshmen Fuel Postseason Run
WILLCOX — The girls who once carried the hopes of a small Arizona town onto the Little League Softball World Series stage are now one…
