Coolidge Pulls Away Early, Holds Off Safford
COOLIDGE — The Safford Bulldogs couldn’t overcome a fast start and big-play night from Coolidge, falling 28–14 on Thursday. Coolidge sophomore Dayce Cade put on…
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Local High School Football Week 5 Preview
The local football schedule kicks off on Thursday, September 18, with a pair of intriguing matchups. Safford (1-3) is coming off a 27–7 win over…
Thatcher Escapes with Late Defensive Stop to Beat Florence 21-18
FLORENCE — For all the twists and turns Friday night in Florence, it came down to one final mistake. The Gophers were knocking on the…
Four Area Standouts Named to Arizona’s Top 150 Preseason Football List
High school football in the Gila Valley has always been about more than the scoreboard. It’s Friday nights under the lights, entire towns showing up…
Week 4 High School Football: Rivalries and Renewals Across the Region
Week 4 of the high school football season brings a mix of historic rivalries, rare renewals, and series streaks on the line as teams across…
Fort Thomas strikes big but can’t slow Salome
FORT THOMAS, Ariz. — Fort Thomas found the end zone three times but couldn’t keep pace with Salome’s explosive offense in a 66-24 loss Friday…
Turnovers doom Pima in shutout loss to Round Valley
PIMA, Ariz. — Pima football opened a new era Friday night, taking the field for the first time in its brand-new stadium. The Roughriders drew…
Big Tests Await as High School Football Rolls Into Week 3
High school football fans are in for a full Friday night of action on Sept. 5, with big games across the region and plenty of…
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs house bill to keep Diamondbacks in Phoenix, upgrade Chase Field
By Jack JanesCronkite News PHOENIX — Arizona has already lost one professional sports team in the last year, and it wasn’t going to lose another….
EAC Soccer Kicks Off 2025 Season with Strong Starts on the Road
As the 2025–26 season gets underway, both the Eastern Arizona College Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams have shown early promise, highlighted by road wins, disciplined…
