Repeat!
Thatcher comes from behind to beat Santa Cruz Valley in overtime for the AIA 2A State Championship By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GILBERT – Ali-Frazier, Lakers-Celtics,…
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Morenci Cross Country runners fare well at regional meet
By Raymundo Frasquillo CASA GRANDE – Morenci cross country runners completed the 2017 season at the state meet Nov. 4, but seven of those eight…
Good time had by all at Pima Turkey Trot
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – It was simply a gorgeous day for a 5K as the seminal Fall running event in the Gila Valley…
Roughriders run down Apaches in home opener
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The air was thick with the hot musk of sweat. The players stood breathing heavily with hands on their…
Thatcher Eagles head back to state championship after whooping Phoenix Christian
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net FOUNTAIN HILLS – The unbeaten Phoenix Christian Cougars hadn’t trailed all season, but they hadn’t faced a team like the Thatcher…
Time to talk turkey about the trot
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – It’s that time of year again and families are beginning to make preparations on just what to whip up…
Elks dispatch Wildcats; Top 4 teams advance
By Raymundo Frasquillo EAGAR – The coaching staff laid out the game plan and prepared the players, but advancement into the semifinals did not occur…
Lopez comes up short in Norfolk
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – Safford native Matthew Lopez took on his toughest fight to date at UFC Fight Night 120 and came…
Thatcher moves onto state semifinals
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – For the second week in a row, the big green machine flexed its offensive and defensive muscles and forced…
Safford native Lopez misses weight/UFC fight against Assuncao still on for Saturday
Lopez comes in 2.5 pounds heavy/will be fined By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – Safford native Matthew Lopez will test his MMA skills in…
