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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…

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 made a clean sweep of the district 11 tournaments they fielded a team in. The 8-10 and 11–12 year-old baseball teams…

By Josh AmickCronkite News PHOENIX – Since the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched a wild card berth in 2017, they have been on a hiatus from October…

THATCHER — As a precursor to its newest sport beginning play this coming school year, Eastern Arizona College is hosting an indoor five-on-five soccer tournament…

SAFFORD — Safford Athletic Director Toni Corona has a question for those who don’t consider spiritline members athletes. “I can look at a football player…

Contributed article THATCHER — EAC head softball coach Kate McCluskey announced Friday she is stepping down after 33 seasons with the Gila Monsters. Assistant Coach…

THATCHER — The Eastern Arizona College Athletics Department announced the annual sports banquet will be live streamed this year. The banquet will take place Wednesday,…