Safford Junior High basketball teams sweep conference championships
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Safford High School Boys basketball team is having its struggles this year, but the future looks bright for…
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Graham County hosts Arizona High School Rodeo
By Eric Burk SAFFORD – The chute clangs open and a calf bolts out across the arena with a brief head start. Pounding after him,…
Wolves slip past Wildcats with no time left
By Raymundo Frasquillo Sophomore defensive specialist Anthony Holguin released the third of a three-shot free-throw award with no time remaining on the clock. It fell…
Lady Wildcats tame Lady Wolves on the road
By Raymundo Frasquillo The Steve Chavez-coached Morenci Lady Wildcats returned from Tucson with an 84-14 win over the Saint Augustine Catholic Lady Wolves on Jan….
Roughriders stampede Cowboys
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The Pima Roughriders (20-2 overall, 9-0 region) notched their 10th win in a row Friday night as they ran…
Pima wins thrilling comeback over Scottsdale Christian
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SCOTTSDALE – The Pima Roughriders (19-2 overall, 8-0 region) utilized its lockdown defense Wednesday night to hold the Scottsdale Christian Eagles…
Pima pounds Morenci
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The Pima Roughriders (18-2 overall, 8-0 region) took another step toward their goal of a golden basketball trophy Tuesday…
Morenci student to compete in international event
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net MORENCI – Many kids dream of competing in the Olympics, but one Arizona high schooler may be given an experience close…
EAC Softball holding a clinic for kids of all ages
By Lori Dugan THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Softball team will host a free softball clinic for players of all ages (through high-school-age) and all…
Pima outlasts Thatcher in overtime
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – What a difference having a full squad makes. The Thatcher Eagles (9-5 overall, 2-1 region) soared high at the…
