Articles by Lee Patterson

It’s another packed week of football across the Gila Valley and beyond, with regional races tightening and playoff positioning starting to take shape.Here’s a look…

THATCHER, Ariz. — The 71st meeting of the Thatcher–Safford rivalry followed a familiar script Friday night — but it still carried the energy and pride…

The calendar has flipped to October, and the games are only getting bigger across the Gila Valley and beyond. Rivalries, first-ever meetings, and key region…

THATCHER, Ariz. — Eastern Arizona College honored head volleyball coach Shari Kay for achieving a historic milestone: her 500th career victory, earned last Saturday during a…

THATCHER, Ariz. — Thatcher jumped out early and never looked back, grinding out 298 rushing yards and turning away multiple red-zone chances to beat Pusch…

BENSON, Ariz. — Anthony Rogers, Joel Baca Jr, and Derick Lytle each scored rushing touchdowns to lead Morenci past Benson 20-14 on Thursday night in…

The 2025 season is heating up as local and regional teams head into late September with playoff positioning and bragging rights on the line. Here’s…

PIMA, Ariz. — Pima had chances Friday night, but one marathon drive from St. Johns proved too much to overcome. The Redskins held the ball…

SUPERIOR — Fort Thomas struck first on the road Friday night, but Superior stormed back with 34 unanswered points to stay hot in a 34–6…