Articles by Lee Patterson

We’ve started a new feature to let former Gila Valley athletes catch readers up on what they are doing after their life as an athlete….

PHOENIX (September 6, 2023) — The Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission (ASEC) andits managed entity, the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club (GCSGC) have released the…

PHOENIX — The Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission (ASEC) announced today that it has secured the Ed Doherty Award, as well as all other existing entities…

I’m not sure rebuilding is the term for Thatcher football this year, but maybe it’s a retooling season for the Eagles. Thatcher will have to…

Rishard Davis is no stranger to small school football in Arizona. The Alabama native coached Santa Cruz High School to deep postseason success in his…

I’m not sure you could have drawn up a better rookie season for Pima Head Coach Josh Wilkins. He guided the Riders to a 13-1…

By Kris McBride THATCHER, Ariz. –– For the first time in the history of the Gila Valley, collegiate soccer will take to the field. EAC’s…

Salt Lake City, Utah — Safford native Justin Gaethje (25-4) is back in action on Saturday night in the UFC 291 Main Event against Dustin…