Is 2022 the year of the Wildcat?
The Morenci Wildcats are starting the 2022 season with a bitter taste in their mouth. They were one win shy of bringing home the school’s…
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EAC softball team, players earn NJCAA academic honors
THATCHER — The Eastern Arizona College softball team finished fourth in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference this past year, despite finishing 34-10 for a…
Day drinking? That’s D.J. Humphries’ explanation for those who wonder if Kyler Murray is longterm answer
By Michael Burgess IICronkite News TEMPE – With a deal yet to be signed, quarterback Kyler Murray’s future with the Arizona Cardinals remains an issue…
Jessica Bright-Schade earns NJCAA All-American honors in Javelin
Hutchinson, Kansas — Pima College Sophomore Jessica Bright-Schade (Safford HS) secured a 6th place finished at the NJCAA Track and Field Championship in May with a throw…
Justin Gaethje gets another shot at UFC Lightweight Championship
PHOENIX — For the second time in his is UFC career Safford native, JustinGaethje, will get a shot at the UFC Lightweight belt. On Saturday,…
Eagles pound 4 homers to beat Benjamin Franklin in opening round of 3A playoffs
QUEEN CREEK — The 9th seeded Thatcher Eagles pounded out 15 hits, including 4 homeruns to beat #8 Benjamin Franklin 11-10 in the 1st round…
Thatcher baseball and Safford softball win 3A Play-In games
The #20 Safford Bulldog softball team traveled to #13 Payson on Saturday with a chance to secure a playoff spot in the 3A tournament. Safford…
With playoff schedule announced, Phoenix Suns fans begin pursuit of tickets
By Alex SuarezCronkite News PHOENIX – Basketball excitement is expected to hit a crescendo in the Valley Sunday night when the No. 1 seed Phoenix…
Cameron Turner named new EAC Men’s Basketball Coach
THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College has named Cameron Turner as their nextmen’s basketball coach. Turner becomes just the third coach since 2007 to leadthe Gila…
Pima, Safford, Fort Thomas Title Teams Recognized
PHOENIX — Every year during the championship basketball games, the AIA recognizes championship teasm from 25 and 50 years ago. In Prescott Valley on February…
