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2024 Arizona football season countdown: 0 days to kickoff
To get ready for the upcoming Arizona football season, All Sports Tucson offers a countdown, which will include history notes and a look ahead to the season — a good way to keep Arizona football on the mind in the summer months leading up to fall camp in early August and then kickoff against New Mexico on Aug. 31 in the start of the Brent Brennan era.
AZ Game and Fish seeks information about mule deer buck found dead in Sonoita
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Arizona Game and Fish Department in Tucson is asking the public for information about the wounding of a mule deer buck found Aug. 27 south of State Route 82 in Sonoita. Officials said the buck died there after being wounded by an arrow, which...
Duane Akina looking to veterans to set tone for opener
Duane Akina discusses the overall state of the defense, leadership from his veteran secondary, and more. Arizona defensive coordinator Duane Akina has an idea of how the Wildcats' defense will look on Saturday, but is as excited as anybody to see it actually hit the field. "I think I'm like...
Arizona Women Take Second in Cross Country Season Opener
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Arizona Cross Country opened the 2024 season on Saturday with the NMSU Lori Fitzgerald Open hosted by New Mexico State at the NMSU Golf Course. The Arizona Women finished second overall in the competition and the Arizona Men placed third. The women's top finisher was Molly Lakustiak and the men's was Gideon Mengich.
UA Football enters Big 12 after a tumultuous offseason
Closing out an unexpected and tremendous 10-3 season, along with a massive victory over against then No. 12 University of Oklahoma, the Wildcats faced turmoil as Jedd Fisch announced his departure to the University of Washington. This would put the program on edge having many players enter the transfer portal, losing a majority to Fisch’s Washington.
Threat forces Tucson school to go remote next week
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A threat is forcing a Tucson school to go remote one day next week. Superintendent of Southgate Academy, Sylvia Calmelat, sent a letter to parents Thursday, August 30 saying the decision was made “due to threats posted on social media.”. The letter states the...
TUSD Governing Board candidates address budget, other concerns at forum
Three seats are up for grabs on the Tucson Unified School District's Governing Board this November. Five candidates for the open seats answered questions at a forum at the YWCA on the Westside.
Flinn Scholarship application to open Sept. 12
The application for the Class of 2025 Flinn Scholarship will open on Thursday, Sept. 12. The deadline to apply is Monday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. In scope and value, the Flinn Scholarship is unlike almost any other undergraduate merit-based scholarship in the United States. Arizona high-school seniors are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which provides a full ride to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona.
Arizona Wildcats Add Top Ukrainian Tennis Star Glib Sekachov
Arizona men's tennis head coach Clancy Shields announced the signing of top-ranked Ukrainian player Glib Sekachov to join the Wildcats roster for January 2025. Sekachov boasts a career-high ITF Junior ranking of No. 88, with four singles and four doubles titles. His recent victories include the J300 Pancevo doubles title in Serbia and the J200 Villach singles title in Austria. Sekachov expressed excitement about joining the Arizona program, citing the coaching staff and team as key factors in his decision. Shields emphasized Sekachov’s fit within the team culture and praised his personality and work ethic.
Frog & Firkin Football Notebook: Empire extends winning streak to six games dating to last year
Empire defeated nemisis Phoenix Sierra Linda 14-7 in the non-region season opener at home on Thursday night, increasing its winning streak to six games dating to last season. The Ravens won their last five games in 2023 to finish 6-4. One of their losses to begin last season (when they...
Expectations from Arizona star (safeties) coach Brett Arce
Arizona star (safeties) coach Brett Arce was promoted after being a defensive analyst for the last three years. Arce was elevated by new defensive coordinator Duane Akina and head coach Brent Brenna who is entering his first season with Arizona. Arce was a part of the development of several Arizona defensive backs.
From backup quarterback to team captain, Noah Fifita’s leadership has brought Arizona together
When the 2023 Arizona football campaign began last year Jayden de Laura was entering his second season as the starting quarterback, while Noah Fifita was the backup. Fast forward to the Stanford game, de Laura goes down with an injury and Fifita stepped up in his absence. Not only did he step up, Fifita took full reins of the team.
Roy Lopez Wrestles With Getting To The Quarterback
After another grueling football practice spent grinding in the trenches with the Arizona heat blistering everyone, Roy Lopez walked off the field in a sweat. Without hesitation, the defensive tackle shared a confession. "Wrestling is the greatest sport in the world. It's the hardest sport in the world," Lopez said.
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