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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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…
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…
Roughriders run over Bulldogs
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Pima Roughriders (22-2 overall, 9-0 region) notched their 12th consecutive win by running and gunning all over the…
Wildcats slash Bulldogs at wrestling meet
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – Two of the best wrestling programs in the state, with a combined 13 state team titles between them since 1999,…
Eagles soar over Bulldogs
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It was a rivalry game, but the combination of Thatcher’s stifling defense and 3-point accuracy turned it into a…
Safford schools Benjamin Franklin
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Phoenix Benjamin Franklin Chargers (6-2 overall, 1-2 section) lost their credit Thursday night as the Safford Bulldogs (4-4 overall, 2-1 section)…
Gophers spoil Bulldogs’ homecoming
Contributed Article By. L. Scott Bennett The Florence Gophers (6-0) put a damper on the homecoming festivities for the Safford Bulldogs (2-4) on Friday night…
Thatcher outlasts Safford in instant classic
Safford (2-1) is away next week at Tucson Pusch Ridge (1-1) and Thatcher (3-0) will head north to take on Snowflake (3-0).
Gila Valley football teams continue winning streak
jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – For the second week in a row, the high school football teams in the Gila Valley garnered impressive wins. Thatcher 56 Benson…
