Gila Valley Area Week 9 Football Preview
It’s mid-October, the temperatures are dipping, and the playoff picture is heating up across the Gila Valley. Several local teams are looking to strengthen their…
Articles by Lee Patterson
Roughriders Rally Late to Stun Morenci, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
PIMA, Ariz. — On a warm, windy senior night in front of a packed crowd that filled both sides of Pima’s bleachers, the Roughriders found…
Friday Night Lights: Week 8 Preview Across Eastern Arizona
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 takes 71st rivalry meeting over Safford, 49–7
THATCHER, Ariz. — The 71st meeting of the Thatcher–Safford rivalry followed a familiar script Friday night — but it still carried the energy and pride…
Week 7 High School Football Previews
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…
Shari Kay wins 500th career volleyball match at EAC
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 Runs Past Pusch Ridge 28-14
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…
Lytle’s late run lifts Morenci past Benson 20-14
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…
High School Football: Week 6 Capsule Previews
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…
St. Johns grinds past Pima, 16-12
PIMA, Ariz. — Pima had chances Friday night, but one marathon drive from St. Johns proved too much to overcome. The Redskins held the ball…
