Roughriders slay the Vandals
By: L. Scott Bennett The 2017 High School Football season officially kicked off at Edd Hubbard Field in Pima on Friday night when the Miami…
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Bulldogs corral Longhorns in season opener
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – While it was a picturesque evening on the field it was a perfect storm of offense, defense and special…
It’s football time in the Gila Valley
By Jon Johnson and Raymundo Frasquillo GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTY – The fields are prepped, the plays are written and it’s time to hit the…
Clifton’s Hector Morales makes it to Australia and shines
Clifton resident Hector Morales made it to Australia to participate in the Down Under Games, winning a silver medal. By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net CLIFTON-…
Joby Rojas places first in Pioneer Day 5K
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – As the sun peeked out under the clouds and above the horizon, families, and friends gathered in the tradition…
Pioneer Days Rodeo helps kick off weekend’s celebrations
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The annual Pioneer Days Rodeo helped kick off the weekend’s celebrations on the right foot at the Vard Lines…
Morenci concludes fundamentals football camp, awaits season start
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Morenci High School football team concluded a four-day fundamentals football camp by competing in 7-on-7 sessions held in the…
Swimmers end season with a splash at finals
Avery Johnson named outstanding swimmer of the meet By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Safford Pool only got to host one meet this year…
Time to register for Pioneer Days athletic events
Contributed Article THATCHER — The time is upon the Gila Valley to sign up to see who will battle for bragging rights as the area’s…
Gaethje TKO’s Johnson in second round
“Who’s next?” – Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net “Who’s next?” – Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje LAS VEGAS – In perhaps the biggest…
