Rising Above: Thatcher Eagles Embrace Youth and Grit Amidst Grueling Schedule
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…
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Coach Charles Long leads EAC’s Gila Monster women’s soccer team for first-ever games held in the Gila Valley
THATCHER, Ariz. –– When the Eastern Arizona College women’s soccer team takes the field on Aug. 19 for the first games ever held in the…
Morenci Wildcats Usher in New Era with New Coach
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…
Lean and mean Roughriders ready to defend 2A crown
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…
Bulldogs will lean on Senior class this season
Bob Park is entering his 3rd season as head coach of the Safford Bulldogs. The team went 4-6 last season and where just percentage points…
Eastern Arizona College soccer to debut August 19th
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…
Justin Gaethje highlights UFC 291 on Saturday
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…
Eastern Arizona College names Kevin Kimball to replace John Chalmers as head baseball coach
THATCHER, Ariz. –– Former University of Northern Colorado standout athlete and longtime Arizona community college coach, Kevin Kimball, has been named Eastern Arizona College’s head…
Mt. Graham Little League sweeps District 11 tournaments
Mt. Graham Little League made a clean sweep of the district 11 tournaments they fielded a team in. The 8-10 and 11–12 year-old baseball teams…
Are the Diamondbacks poised for postseason success after strong first half?
By Josh AmickCronkite News PHOENIX – Since the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched a wild card berth in 2017, they have been on a hiatus from October…
