Ed Ragland Courts open to delight of ballers throughout Gila Valley
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The sound of the ball squeaking as it was kissed off the backboard and the swoosh as it tickled…
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The sound of the ball squeaking as it was kissed off the backboard and the swoosh as it tickled…
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – They did exactly as they were told. They put forth their best effort, by beating the clock or surpassing the…
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It was a perfect morning for a run; raising money for a good cause made it even better. Multiple…
Five-run seventh inning dooms Bulldogs By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SURPRISE – A 5-run seventh inning separated the Northwest Christian Crusaders (22-9) from the Safford Bulldogs…
Event draws 200 bicycle racers to rural Duncan By Gualterio Casias The fourth annual Javelina Chase was undoubtedly a success. About 200 bicyclists from all over…
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DENVER – The already stacked lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) just got a little bigger as it has…
By Raymundo Frasquillo “Put me in, coach I’m ready to play,” is a line from the chorus penned by John Fogerty for his 1985 release…
Is in negotiations to join UFC By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DENVER – Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, 28, will leave the World Series of…
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – Danica Rowan, a 5-foot-9 outside hitter for the Thatcher volleyball team, will continue her passion for the sport by playing…
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” No, we are not in Kansas, this is not the Land of Oz, and…