Thatcher escapes with victory over Safford in game of the year
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – Football is a game of inches. Last year, Thatcher stopped Safford just inches from a game-winning touchdown as time…
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Chavarria excels for family, both in game and in life
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – Seventeen-year old running back Steven Chavarria had a productive night during the 2017 season and home opener versus the Tonopah…
Wildcats begin Gallegos era by dousing Phoenix
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – Morenci kept the visiting Tonopah Valley Phoenix from rising, posting a 21-7 season and home opening win under the Lawson…
Tri Community Tri back to old form
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The ninth annual Tri Community Tri went off without a hitch Saturday and both experienced and novice triathletes left…
Pima loses a nail-biter
By L. Scott Bennett PIMA – After overcoming a first quarter 21-0 deficit, the Pima Roughrider would come back; take a lead and ultimately lose to…
Bulldogs tame Mustangs in rout
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Safford Bulldogs improved to 2-0 on the season and still haven’t given up a point as they beat…
Morenci welcomes Phoenix for football opener
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – Kick-off for Morenci’s season and home opener with the Tonopah Valley Phoenix is hours away. The Wildcats are ready. “The…
Former MHS coach tribute held in Tucson
Vernon F. Friedli, Great Effort with Class By Raymundo Frasquillo TUCSON – Coaches play a large role in guiding and molding young lives into the…
Duncan returns after loss to Lobos
By Raymundo Frasquillo WINKLEMAN – Duncan, competing in 1A South Region, returned from Winkelman with a season-opening 38-8 loss to the East Region Hayden Lobos…
It’s Tri time again
By Jon Johnson jonj@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – Need a shot of self-esteem? Then get off the couch and sign up for the ninth annual Tri Community…
