Friday Night Lights

MORENCI — The Wildcats left no doubt Friday night, jumping out early and rolling to a 45–6 win over Tuba City in the opening round…

MORENCI — Morenci football doesn’t hide what it wants to do. It lines up, hands the ball off, and dares anyone to stop it. Friday…

PIMA — The wind had a bite to it, the stands were packed for homecoming, and the Pima Roughriders made sure everyone went home warm….

THATCHER — On a windy October night at John Mickelson Field, the Thatcher Eagles did what good teams do in late October — they took…

It’s the final week of the 2A regular season, and playoff spots are on the line across the Gila Valley. Thatcher and Safford each have…

THATCHER — There are Friday nights, and then there are Friday nights in Thatcher. Homecoming. Packed stands. The smell of fall in the Gila Valley…

It’s another packed week of football across the Gila Valley and beyond, with regional races tightening and playoff positioning starting to take shape.Here’s a look…

THATCHER, Ariz. — The 71st meeting of the Thatcher–Safford rivalry followed a familiar script Friday night — but it still carried the energy and pride…

The calendar has flipped to October, and the games are only getting bigger across the Gila Valley and beyond. Rivalries, first-ever meetings, and key region…

THATCHER, Ariz. — Eastern Arizona College honored head volleyball coach Shari Kay for achieving a historic milestone: her 500th career victory, earned last Saturday during a…