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Canyon View holds on to beat Rincon, advances to state Little League winners bracket final
SIERRA VISTA — Canyon View manager Jeff Casper knows all too well from his background at Salpointe and Arizona — a player and later an assistant coach with the Wildcats under Andy Lopez — that his team needs to maintain its focus after achieving a significant victory over juggernaut Rincon on Saturday here in the state Little League winners bracket semfinals.
'You don't need the best equipment to be the best': Tucson BMX Olympian shares her story, how she got to the top
TUCSON, Ariz. — Those watching the 2024 Olympics can tune in to see some Arizona faces racing in the BMX competition. Daleny Vaughn, a 23-year-old Tucson native, will compete in her first Olympics this year. "I'm super blessed and thankful for the opportunity," Daleny Vaughn said. "I'm excited to...
Incoming Arizona freshman Emma Kavanagh wins national catching award
Emma Kavanagh is one of the most decorated incoming freshman for Arizona softball in recent memory, and the awards haven’t stopped. Kavanagh, one of five players the Wildcats signed in the 2024 recruiting class, has been named NFCA High School Catcher of the Year. From Barrington, Ill., Kavanagh was...
Wildcats’ Polynesian Pipeline bringing more awareness of Polynesian culture in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A big eyecatcher at Big 12 media days was Arizona football coach Brent Brennan and many of the University of Arizona players sporting traditional Polynesian leis. It’s something Brennan said was a gift from the mother of Wildcats star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. “T-Mac’s...
Yogi Roth on Y-Option, New Big 12 Landscape
Yogi Roth provides a perspective unlike anyone else in the college football landscape. While his time with the Pac-12 Network has ended, he still will be a crucial voice in the sport while broadcasting Big Ten games and in his newest venture Y-Option. It’s a podcast, a Substack and would have videos as well to talk college football from a West Coast lens.
2024 Arizona football season countdown: 44 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 44 HUBERT OLIVER. With it being the 44th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 44 for Arizona is running back Hubert Oliver, who played with the Wildcats from 1977-1980. An Arizona Hall of Famer, he earned second-team All-Pac-10 honors in 1978 and 1979. His career total of 3,096 rushing yards was the second best in Arizona history at that time. He accounted for nearly a third of that total during the 1979 season, which included a performance of 196 yards on 25 carries against Colorado State. He was named Pac-10 Player of the Week after a 27-24 Wildcat victory over arch-rival Arizona State in 1979. Oliver was team captain during the 1980 season and played in the 1981 East-West All-Star Game. He played in the NFL for five seasons, four with the Philadelphia Eagles. Oliver, who is now 66, lives in his hometown of Elyria, Ohio. He was an employee of the City of Elyria for 26 years in the maintenance department for the city’s cemeteries before retiring in 2016. He is presently in the process of trying to open a bar/restaurant in Elyria.
WATCH: Too Much Access with Arizona Football Head Coach Brent Brennan
On this episode of Too Much Access, Bobby and Eddie head out west to Tucson, AZ to sit down with University of Arizona head coach, Brent Brennan. Coach Brennan talked about his first year as head coach of the Wildcats after 7 years at San Jose State, how he was able to retain top talent like QB Noah Fifita and the team's expectations as they head into a new conference.
WATCH: Arizona forward Trey Townsend press conference
Arizona forward Trey Townsend had his first press conference as a Wildcat with the media. Townsend shared his path to Tucson and what made Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats standout during his recruiting process. Plus, Townsend shared what it has been like working with his new staff and how he is adjusting to life in Tucson. > DISCUSS the article with other Arizona fans Inside McKale > WATCH the latest videos from GOAZCATS.com and subscribe to our YouTube channel > FOLLOW us on Twitter (@goazcatscom, @MattRMoreno, @THutch1995) > FOLLOW us on Instagram (@goazcats) > LIKE us on Facebook > SUBSCRIBE...
Olympic Champion Amanda Beard Retained for New Arizona Swimming Staff
University of Arizona assistant Amanda Beard will be the lone holdover on the Wildcats' revamped swimming coaching staff next season. Archive photo via Arizona Athletics. The University of Arizona swimming & diving team has confirmed that assistant coach Amanda Beard will be retained under its new coaching staff. She is the program’s lone swimming coach who will be retained under new head coach Ben Loorz, who was hired in the offseason after former head coach Augie Busch did not have his contract renewed.
Tetairoa McMillan confident in Wildcats' upcoming season
When Tetairoa McMillan took the podium at Big 12 Media Days, it did not take long for him to provide an update on the injured foot that kept him out of the conclusion of spring ball and month or so afterward. "It's fine and I feel great," McMillan said. "I...
Tracking former Southern Arizona & Arizona Wildcats baseball players in pros (7/20)
NOTE: This is a compilation of stats involving players from Southern Arizona and the Arizona Wildcats’ program in MLB-sanctioned leagues (MLB and minor leagues). The list does not include players in foreign leagues or independent leagues in the US. LOCAL BASEBALL PLAYERS IN THE PROS. Listing of local baseball...
‘It’s a Brotherhood’: Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman share UA memories
The University of Arizona baseball fraternity is chock full of accomplished big leaguers. Terry Francona, Trevor Hoffman, Kenny Lofton — the list goes on. Two members of that club now represent the Grand Canyon State again, this time on the biggest stage in baseball. For Kevin Ginkel and Kevin Newman, the UA was not only the launching pad for their professional baseball careers, but also a place where they made lasting memories.
Rattlers could wind up No. 2 or out of IFL playoffs in final weekend of regular season
The Rattlers could wind up as high as the No. 2 seed and hosting next week or completely missing the Indoor Football League playoffs. There are many scenarios playing out in this final weekend of the regular season. ...
Ben Loorz Makes Another Addition To Arizona Coaching Staff With Lauren Sullivan As Assistant
Sullivan spent a year at George Washington helping the men's and women's programs to Atlantic-10 conference titles. Current photo via University of Arizona Athletics. Newly-hired head coach Ben Loorz has announced another addition to his staff at the University of Arizona for the upcoming season as Lauren Sullivan will join the team as an assistant coach.
Roadrunners Announce Support Staff Additions
Tucson, Arizona – The Tucson Roadrunners announced today that Jimmy McKnight has been named Assistant Athletic Trainer and Aidan McConnell has been named Assistant Equipment Manager. McKnight (top left) joins Tucson from the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings where he served the past three seasons as the Head Athletic Therapist....
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