Thatcher’s Rowan signs to play volleyball at New Mexico
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…
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Morenci Lions Club hosts 39th annual baseball tourney beginning today
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…
Boy Scout triathlon races through Pima
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The 27th annual Jim Brinkerhoff Varsity Scout Triathlon raced through Pima on Saturday and left smiles on the faces…
Barrel racer Fallon Taylor launches her 2017 tour in Safford
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – More than 30 barrel racing fans traveled hours and paid hundreds of dollars to spend a weekend training with 2014…
Javelina Chase ‘Omnium’ expands into state championships and mountain bike races
Contributed Article Duncan – The Javelina Chase celebrates its fourth year with multiple events in the scenic Gila River Valley around Duncan, Arizona. As in prior…
Eagles boys tennis earn own tourney title, perched atop state teams
By Raymundo Frasquillo Long after the security and comfort of their high school days have ended, they will remember the life lessons introduced through their…
Duncan Walker and Kenny Gowin win zombie run
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The zombies took to the streets, but nobody lost their brains. It was the inaugural 5K and Fun Run…
Local athletes compete in Safford Special Olympics
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – About 70 athletes showed their mettle Saturday morning and competed in the Special Olympics. The competition, hosted by the…
Boy Scout Triathlon set to return to Gila Valley
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – If the recent round of record temperatures continues, it just not be so chilly in the Pima Pool for…
Graham County Special Olympics is right around the corner
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – At the local Special Olympics in Safford, there is more thrill of victory than agony of defeat because every…
