Safford girls in final four for first time since 1983The Safford girls weren’t going to be denied this season, and now it’s on to Glendale.

Former Pima High School pitcher Hunter Gojkovich will be in Chandler playing with his college team in March.

WASHINGTON — Native Puerto Ricans living outside the island territory are reacting with surprise and confusion after learning their birth certificates will become no good this summer.

Class 3A boys Safford (27-5) vs. Round Valley (26-7) at Jobing.com Arena (Glendale), 4:15 p.m.

When: Today and tomorrow Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Wrestling room at Safford High Fee: $15 Contact: Rick Finch (928) 322-2640

The crowd was decidedly more in favor of the home team this time.

Not tall enough. Not athletic enough. Despite all the labels, the Fort Thomas girls proved many wrong this season.

Thatcher coach Chris Cook knew Friday’s game with Willcox would be close.

Feb. 16 2A boys (1st round) Willcox 48, Pima 46 Feb. 19 3A boys (Quarterfinals) Safford 70, Blue Ridge 61 2A boys (2nd round) Willcox 51, Thatcher 49 2A girls (2nd round) Scottsdale Christian 52, Thatcher 46 1A girls (Semifinals) Gila Bend 70, Fort Thomas 63 * The Safford girls and Pima girls played Saturday, which was after the Courier’s Sunday deadline.

Things went from comfortable to scary in a hurry for Pima on Saturday in Glendale.