The Safford Bulldogs placed ahead of defending state champions, Marana Mountain View (Division II) and Show Low (D-III) as well as 2017 state runners-up, Yuma and St. John's.

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Pusch Ridge outlasted Safford 40-17 to improve to 2-1 on the year and it took a perfect night from a backup quarterback trying to make his own identity on a championship team to get it done.

Empire beat Safford 12-5 Thursday afternoon at the inaugural D'Eredita Memorial Baseball Invitational held at Empire High School in Vail.

Safford and Empire met in a high stakes match Wednesday for a shot at the Division III playoffs and the Bulldogs came away with a 3-0 sweep to win Section III. Safford (9-7, 8-0 in section play) came in ranked 33rd while Empire (10-6, 7-1) was 37th. With only 16 teams making the playoffs, it was obvious the loser would be out.

D-I, D-II and D-III complete three rounds this weekend

The Nighthawks rushed for over 400 yards Friday night and defeated Marana Mountain View 42-7.

Defending D-I, D-II champs face challenges on the road

Divisions I, II and III contest first three rounds this weekend

Only section champions earn automatic state playoff berths

Bulldogs defeat host Phoenix Christian 4-1.

Seton Catholic hosts Winslow in bid to keep repeat title hopes alive

Sabercats win first two sets by large margins. After losing third set, they come back to win decisive fourth.

Dig Pink/Pink Out matches continue in October Cancer Awareness month

Red Mountain aims for first win vs. unbeaten Westview

Singles titles open for new champs in D-I and D-II, doubles for new champs in D-III

Check out some of the section games the 2012-13 fall state champs and state runner-ups will play.

Senior is a three-time state champion in the 100 and 200 meters and two-time winner in the 400.