PinalCentral Sports

07/28/2025

Poston Butte and D.S. events will host a showcase camp for baseball and softball on Aug. 9.

SAN TAN VALLEY — Poston Butte and D.S. events will host a showcase camp for baseball and softball on Aug. 9.

07/26/2025

Growing up in Eloy means you’re part of a tight-knit community and there’s a strong sense of family.

ELOY — Growing up in Eloy means you’re part of a tight-knit community and there’s a strong sense of family.

07/25/2025

🚨 We’re excited to unveil the new logo for PinalCentral.com! 🚨

Starting July 30, you’ll see our fresh, new look across the site.

It’s all part of our commitment to supporting local news and keeping you connected to what matters most in Pinal County.

PinalCentral: The Pulse of Pinal County 📰💻

07/24/2025

After leading the team for multiple years and several playoff appearances, including a state championship appearance, Poston Butte football head coach Dain Thompson decided to step down, leaving questions as to who would take over.

SAN TAN VALLEY — After leading the team for multiple years and several playoff appearances, including a state championship appearance, Poston Butte football head coach Dain Thompson decided to step

07/23/2025

Are you ready for the new and improved PinalCentral.com? 👀 🔜

We're getting closer to the relaunch of our website, which is designed to make finding the stories that matter to you even easier. 👏🏻

Want to learn more about the upcoming changes? Make sure you're signed up to receive our Daily Headlines newsletter, where we'll dive into a little more detail about what to expect. 🔦

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07/22/2025

Former Vista Grande baseball standout Emilio Barreras has endured a variety of hardships, but has always kept a smile on his face while playing the sport he loves.

CASA GRANDE — Former Vista Grande baseball standout Emilio Barreras has endured a variety of hardships, but has always kept a smile on his face while playing the sport he

07/20/2025

The Arizona Desert Geckos, a Granny Basketball League team in Casa Grande, won in the “Off Our Rockers” Division at a national tournament.

CASA GRANDE — The Arizona Desert Geckos, a Granny Basketball League team in Casa Grande, won in the “Off Our Rockers” Division at a national tournament.

07/19/2025

Although Maricopa’s Jose Cardona Jr. is best known for his talent on the gridiron, football wasn’t his first sport.

MARICOPA — Although Maricopa’s Jose Cardona Jr. is best known for his talent on the gridiron, football wasn’t his first sport.

07/18/2025

Caleb Nieman of Central Arizona College has signed a free-agent contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

COOLIDGE — Caleb Nieman of Central Arizona College has signed a free-agent contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

07/18/2025

Check out our newest Pinal SportsCast episode today, titled Jose Cardona: Maricopa pride! 🏈

Maricopa's Jose Cardona Jr. talks about what it was like to take the reins of the Rams' football team as a sophomore and how he's seen both his career and the program improve since then. 🎙

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gUk8G8lFyMEyg1E9XIbXB

07/17/2025

Similar to small school 11-man football in Pinal County, there’s some shake up in the 4A and 5A Conferences that include new coaches and new conference moves.

07/17/2025

🎉 Some big changes are coming soon! 🎉

Come the end of July, PinalCentral.com will have a new look and feel to it. We'll be unveiling more about the changes in the coming few days and weeks. 👀

Stay tuned! 👏🏻