Sports

Strong teams promise to make tourney a thriller
March 19, 2010
A pair of Valley-area “big schools,” coupled with a small, rural hotbed of softball could be the teams to beat in the Fifth Annual Gracie Haught Classic tournament.
Cougars nipped in Eastern showdown
Horns battle back from 4-1 deficit to win over Show Low
March 19, 2010
The scrappy Payson Longhorn baseball team battled back from a 4-1 deficit in the top of the third inning to rally for a 7-6 East region win over the visiting Show Low Cougars.
Lady Longhorns lose when Show Low rallies in seventh
March 19, 2010
Like the used car salesman who couldn’t convince the little old lady from Pasadena to lay down her cash, the Lady Longhorns couldn’t close the deal against the Show Low Cougars.
Former Payson student signs at Michigan State
March 19, 2010
After watching his two older sisters, Whitney and Kari, ink athletic scholarship offers to Arizona State University, Sherod Hardt has opted for Michigan State University.
Promise of good weather a relief for players
March 19, 2010
That sigh of relief Rim Country readers heard this week was from Gracie Haught Classic Tournament Director Charlene Hunt.
Invitational will be a testing ground
March 19, 2010
Coaches of the Payson High School boys and girls track teams have decided to use the Round Valley Dome Invitational in Eagar as a testing ground meet.
Kids Fishing Festival a welcome to spring
March 19, 2010
Spring is finally here in the high country, and the Rim Country Optimist Club is kicking off the warm weather with their 4th Annual Kids Fishing Festival at Green Valley Park.
Horns bitten by miscues against Bulldogs
March 16, 2010
Coach David Nikolaus’ Show Low Cougars come pawing and clawing into town today, March 16, giving the Payson Longhorn baseball team its first crack at East region play.
Goodman at home in Payson, behind the dish
March 16, 2010
A young lady with roots running deeply through the Rim Country has her sights set on helping the eighth-ranked Arizona State University Sun Devils softball team (19-2) win the NCAA championship.
Figueroa named to All-State team
March 16, 2010
Hard-nosed, unselfish play has paid off for Payson High senior point guard Ever Figueroa.
Release of good coaches a blow to HS football
March 16, 2010
I called former Snowflake and Round Valley football coach Tot Workman, one of the most recognized and acclaimed coaches in the state, last week to get his take on what was going on in Arizona high school football coaching ranks.
NRA gift will fix shooting range
March 16, 2010
The Tonto Rim Sports Club Jim Jones Shooting Range will soon undergo thousands of dollars in improvements, thanks to the Friends of the NRA.
Longhorns host Show Low in critical baseball game this Tuesday
March 12, 2010
The Longhorn baseball express is steaming toward all-important East region play with a 3-3 record and focused on derailing arch-rival Show Low Cougars.
Winter weather wears out welcome
March 12, 2010
Mother Nature is playing tricks on the Payson High School track and field team.
Board member says artificial turf not best use of bond
March 12, 2010
efore becoming a board member I was part of the original bond committee. I want to explain the events that led to the decision to not turf the fields. When the committee was considering putting turf on the three fields, we talked with Mr. (Bill) Schwind (previous parks and recreation director).

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