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The Willcox Boys & Girls Tennis squads look to bounce back from a season opening loss on Thursday at Safford when they visit St. David today, host Benson on Thursday and Valley Union, Tuesday. No. 6 Ethan Nolan had the only Willcox win.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:47 PM CST

Hoping to get a leg up on the competition


The Willcox Track squads visit rival Benson on Friday as a tune-up for the Willie Williams Invitational in Tucson on Mar 26-27.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:47 PM CST

Spring sports in full swing


Shortstop Rudy Verdugo helped Willcox surprise Safford 6-3 behind winning pitcher LJ Hedges in the prep baseball season opener last Wednesday. The Cowboys would follow with a 6-1 loss at Valley Union and 5-2 home-setback versus Sahuarita in the Safford Tournament play on Thursday and Friday. But Willcox (2-2) finished on an upbeat note Saturday with a 5-4 victory over Miami behind winner Dustin Seney. The Cowboys visit Benson on Friday and host Tombstone on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:47 PM CST

Covering their bases


Nikki Dunlap and the defending 2A state runner-up Willcox Cowgirls softball varsity are off to a 6-2 start after finishing third in the prestigious 24-team Wickenburg Invitational over the weekend. Willcox opened with a 6-3 home win over Empire on Wednesday. They followed by going 2-1 in tournament pool play at Wickenburg on Friday. Senior pitcher Adrienne Machiche picked up the Empire win and tournament wins over Santa Cruz, 2-0, and Moon Valley, 2-1, while Adriana Sinohui was the hard luck loser against Hayden 5-3 despite striking out 9. Machiche beat defending 3A champ Blue Ridge 14-7 and Estrella Foothills 6-3 in Saturday's championship round as the Cowgirls earned a semi-final berth against Palo Verde Valley. The California team beat Willcox 6-4, but the Cowgirls bounced back to get third place with a 9-2 pasting of Dysart. Dunlap hit .417 in those first 8 games, while Sam Miller, Alesha Ellis and Machiche were also outstanding at the plate, said coach Mike Patterson. The Cowgirls host Safford today (Wednesday) and visit Benson on Friday.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:47 PM CST

WMS wrestlers #1


Willcox won the team title and had five individuals crowned as champions at Saturday's middle-school conference tournament in Huachuca City. "We've been so close to winning in the past few years, so it was nice to finally win it and win it convincingly," said coach Patrick Macumber.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:47 PM CST

Little League tryouts, free clinic


Willcox Little League will hold a free Baseball Clinic on Saturday, March 13 from 9-1 at Keiller Park. Anyone interested in playing baseball, please come.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:47 PM CST

Goals for Sunsites Community Golf LLC include more volunteers, golfers at Shadow Mountain


Without a dissenting vote, the Sunsites Community Golf LLC received approval Feb.23 to renew its lease and management of Shadow Mountain Golf Course in Sunsites for another year.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:47 PM CST

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March 10th, 2010

Covering their bases

Nikki Dunlap and the defending 2A state runner-up Willcox Cowgirls softball varsity are off to a 6-2 start after finishing third in the prestigious 24-team Wickenburg Invitational over the weekend. Willcox opened with a 6-3 home win over Empire on Wednesday. They followed by going 2-1 in tournament pool play at Wickenburg on Friday. Senior pitcher Adrienne Machiche picked up the Empire win and tournament wins over Santa Cruz, 2-0, and Moon Valley, 2-1, while Adriana Sinohui was the hard luck loser against Hayden 5-3 despite striking out 9. Machiche beat defending 3A champ Blue Ridge 14-7 and Estrella Foothills 6-3 in Saturday's championship round as the Cowgirls earned a semi-final berth against Palo Verde Valley. The California team beat Willcox 6-4, but the Cowgirls bounced back to get third place with a 9-2 pasting of Dysart. Dunlap hit .417 in those first 8 games, while Sam Miller, Alesha Ellis and Machiche were also outstanding at the plate, said coach Mike Patterson. The Cowgirls host Safford today (Wednesday) and visit Benson on Friday.

Spring sports in full swing

Shortstop Rudy Verdugo helped Willcox surprise Safford 6-3 behind winning pitcher LJ Hedges in the prep baseball season opener last Wednesday. The Cowboys would follow with a 6-1 loss at Valley Union and 5-2 home-setback versus Sahuarita in the Safford Tournament play on Thursday and Friday. But Willcox (2-2) finished on an upbeat note Saturday with a 5-4 victory over Miami behind winner Dustin Seney. The Cowboys visit Benson on Friday and host Tombstone on Tuesday.

Hoping to get a leg up on the competition

The Willcox Track squads visit rival Benson on Friday as a tune-up for the Willie Williams Invitational in Tucson on Mar 26-27.

Getting busy

The Willcox Boys & Girls Tennis squads look to bounce back from a season opening loss on Thursday at Safford when they visit St. David today, host Benson on Thursday and Valley Union, Tuesday. No. 6 Ethan Nolan had the only Willcox win.

Goals for Sunsites Community Golf LLC include more volunteers, golfers at Shadow Mountain

Without a dissenting vote, the Sunsites Community Golf LLC received approval Feb.23 to renew its lease and management of Shadow Mountain Golf Course in Sunsites for another year.

Little League tryouts, free clinic

Willcox Little League will hold a free Baseball Clinic on Saturday, March 13 from 9-1 at Keiller Park. Anyone interested in playing baseball, please come.

WMS wrestlers #1

Willcox won the team title and had five individuals crowned as champions at Saturday's middle-school conference tournament in Huachuca City. "We've been so close to winning in the past few years, so it was nice to finally win it and win it convincingly," said coach Patrick Macumber.
March 3rd, 2010

Shaver a cool customer at shootout

Willcox was able to bring a title back from the 2A State basketball tournament after all. Jake Shaver, 16, won the individual title of 3-point shooting champion during the competition held at the finals of the 2A State tournament in Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Saturday.

State honors for Hicks

All-State tournament honors were awarded to junior swingman Shane Hicks of the WHS Cowboy Basketball varsity, coach Ted Dunlap announced recently. Hicks scored in double figures for all three tournament games on Feb. 16 and 19-20. He helped lead Willcox to an unexpected quarter-final appearance at state as the Cowboys were one of only three public schools in the final eight.

Granado earns a trip to nationals

Las Vegas, Nev. - Having already tasted glory in local, district, and state competitions, Chris J. Granado captured another first-place finish on Saturday, Feb. 20, when he wowed the crowds at the Elks "Hoop Shoot" West Regional Championship. Chris, the 13-year old son of Blas Granado and Laura Granado, demonstrated accuracy from the penalty line well beyond his years and brought honors to his hometown of Willcox.

Willcox AOKA performs well at tourney

The Willcox Dojo of the American Okinawan Karate Academy announces the results of the latest tournament sponsored by International Black Belt Association.

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