Tanque Verde’s young lineup (with only one senior on its roster) is led by one of the youngest players who evolved into a captain last year as a freshman — pitcher Claire Achilles Achilles was a significant reason why Tanque Verde went 7-1 in the month of April including a win over Empire and its ace Kendall Freidinger Achilles batted .434 (10 of 23) with three home runs and eight RBIs in April Achilles was 3-1 with an ERA of 0.25 ERA with 58 strikeouts and four walks in 27 innings in the month while leading Tanque Verde into the 3A state playoffs with a 25-5 record Achilles is the Jet Sports Training Female Athlete of the Month for April A unique website covering youth and high school sports and Pima Community College and University of Arizona athletics combining in-depth analysis and professional reporting from award-winning journalists The River Run Network team requests the honor of your presence at the 8th Annual Tanque Verde Flow & Feast family-friendly event will feature opportunities to explore the creek and learn about our collective restoration work Enjoy a catered dinner from The Grand along with live Latin American music from Q’iru Ensemble and nature-based activities along the creek The event takes place in the beautiful Tanque Verde Bosque area and we’ll be in the creek bed and riparian forest for all our activities Please reserve your spot by April 25th so they can plan dinner we highly encourage carpooling to this event 5:00pm Enter the majestic Tanque Verde Bosque 5:10pm Go on a creek walk see the amazing results of our restoration efforts 6:30- 7pm: Group Walking Stick Art + Group Photo7pm: Feast on Dinner to the tunes of the Q’iru Ensemble 8:00pm Say your goodbyes and exit Tanque Verde Bosque 1 Empire softball team's 39 game winning streak came to end on Monday April 21 raises her hands in celebration after her team beat No pitches in the first inning during a game against Empire High School at TVHS on April 21 throws the ball to second base in the first inning during a game at Tanque Verde High School to tag her out as the runner got stuck between second and third base in the first inning during a game at Tanque Verde High School of Empire High School eyes the ball in the fifth inning during a game at Tanque Verde High School gets fired up with her Tanque Verde teammates in the fifth inning during a game at TVHS on April 21 Gabri Brooks tries to slide back into second base but is tagged out in the sixth inning during a game at Tanque Verde High School sophomore softball star Clarie Achilles is dominating on the mound and at the plate for Tanque Verde High School as the AIA playoffs approach Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUCSON (13 News) - An 18-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in Tucson early Friday The Tucson Police Department said Randy Allan Woltz died at the scene after hitting a palm tree near East Tanque Verde and East Camino Principal The TPD said the accident happened around 4:30 a.m and witnesses told investigators Woltz was speeding The TPD said alcohol containers and marijuana paraphernalia were found in Woltz’s vehicle and that he was not wearing a seatbelt It was the second fatal crash in Tucson this week On Tuesday, two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash near West Starr Pass and Flowering Cactus Circle. Be sure to subscribe to the 13 News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@13newskold The Tanque Verde Market will soon set up their tents and shops at Tucson Country Day School on Wrightstown Road Even though market founders say their vendors had a financially successful year last year at their original site leaders said the move will give more than 60 small businesses an outdoor space where they can showcase their goods and better mingle with shoppers Tanque Verde Market will be open this Saturday at its new spot from 10 a.m Founder Michelle Bullock started the market with a goal of giving Eastside families a place they can come together they now need to give visitors and entrepreneurs more physical space to truly enjoy a market focused on celebrating local roots "Markets really facilitate community and bring together local businesses In looking for a new site to host the market Bullock said Tucson Country Day School made sense because as an institution they too focus on connecting with communities in service The new venue will also give families added benefits of having a school infrastructure for young children to play and a place where parents and children can find ideas for their own ventures said the family focus offers unique perspective compared to other local markets Report a typo Help host the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly\u2014Sign up to volunteer today We pray for the family and friends of Pastor Frank Nausin Tanque Verde Lutheran Church shares: “Pastor Frank faithfully served as Lead Pastor of TVLC from 1982-2002 We will forever be grateful for the leadership and love that Pastor Frank poured into our congregation over the years and their whole family in your prayers during this time We ask that you help them maintain their privacy and peace while they spend this holy time with their family As Linda is currently transitioning apartments they ask that all cards be directed to the TVLC office Details on a memorial service will be forthcoming.” Blog Find a Church Navajo Lutheran Mission Women of the GCS Greater ELCA Women of the ELCA Lutheran Men in Mission Global Engagement ContactEmail: office@gcsynod.orgPhone: 602-957-3223 Grand Canyon Synod Office1819 East Morten Avenue Sexual Misconduct Policy Tanque Verde High School sophomore Claire Achilles uses her rise ball to get the final strike in the Hawks' 5-1 victory over No at TVHS (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star) What to watch and listen to in the sports world for today Fitting that Tanque Verde sophomore ace Claire Achilles took the Gatorade shower after the Hawks’ 5-1 win Monday over previously unbeaten Empire snapping the defending 3A state champion Ravens’ 39-game winning streak dating to last season Such a celebration is generally for a coach after a championship win Achilles is not the coach and it was not a championship game but with the Hawks’ youthful exuberance — only one senior on the roster — what does it matter “Not only can she do what she does in the circle and in the (batting) box but she brings the team together,” Tanque Verde coach Mark Stevens said of Achilles Stevens went so far as to say Achilles was the team’s leader last year as a freshman from the dugout He also did not hesitate to mention that the Hawks are unlike any other he has coached including the 2016 Catalina Foothills team he coached to a state championship “I love this team; this is the best team chemistry than any team I’ve coached,” said Stevens who is in his second year at Tanque Verde after coaching at Catalina Foothills for 10 seasons “I’ve coached for a while and this is the best group of girls from top to bottom.” Mark Stevens coached 10 years at Catalina Foothills and led the Falcons to a state title in 2016. He is in his second year at Tanque Verde and has the Hawks at 23-5 overall after today’s 5-1 upset win over top-ranked Empire. He said the young Hawks (only one senior) have the best… pic.twitter.com/u6Kc4I0zoY — Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) April 22, 2025 5-1 3A South) are in a three-way tie in the loss column of the 3A South standings with No Achilles outdueled one of the state’s top pitchers — Empire senior Kendall Freidinger a Weber State signee who entered the game with a 15-0 record this season “I’ve definitely watched a lot of game review and all respect to that team because that team is amazing,” Achilles said of Empire “That team is so good but honestly for me as a pitcher I appreciate the competitiveness with everything because when I have a good time props to our coaches because they put on a good game today and coached so good.” Tanque Verde ace Claire Achilles is the Hawks leader as only a sophomore. Her complete-game win and two-run HR were the difference in the 5-1 win over top-ranked Empire, ending the Ravens’ 39-game winning streak dating to last season. Achilles is a star of the future batting .534… pic.twitter.com/z7Ir7kiY8R — Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) April 22, 2025 Achilles’ two-run home run broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth The blast that cleared the fence in left-centerfield by 20 feet scored Mikaela Jackson a freshman who led off that inning with a double scattered three hits with 12 strikeouts and a walk against Empire The run scored against her in the seventh inning was unearned She improved to 12-1 with a 0.67 ERA with 145 strikeouts and 36 walks in 73 innings Her batting average is .534 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs and I appreciate the big freshman group this year,” Achilles explained about the young roster “We’re definitely lower-classmen based That really brings a lot of fun to our team “I think we all just have the need to play and to play competitive teams Former Ironwood Ridge standout and Arizona captain Izzy Pacho is in her second year on Mark Stevens’ staff at Tanque Verde. She coaches at third base. Stood close by her throughout the Hawks’ 5-1 win over previously unbeaten Empire and the positive energy she exudes is quite… pic.twitter.com/CX2sRzlsAz — Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) April 22, 2025 Achilles managed her way through the interview as her teammates mounted softball gloves which includes former Ironwood Ridge and Arizona captain Izzy Pacho is ideal for the “goofy” characteristic of the youthful team because they keep the game in perspective for the Hawks Former Sabino standout Tracey Rodriguez Lisacki who teaches at Tanque Verde and is a former president of Tanque Verde Fastpitch is another one of Stevens’ top assistants “It’s just a positive environment,” Pacho said “When they step on the field each and every day we care about them more as a person than as a player That’s all I wanted when I played and that’s what I try to promote — you as a person your family … when you value a person off the field Freidinger struck out nine and walked two while allowing five hits and the five runs in her six innings of work Sara Hoagland belted her third HR of the season, and it was a big one – a 3-run shot to CF to put Tanque Verde ahead 5-0In the bottom of the sixth. The No. 6 Hawks beat No. 1 Empire 5-1. Hoagland is a junior. The Hawks have only one senior. pic.twitter.com/PWP3bI8Apj — Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) April 22, 2025 Empire suffered its first defeat since March 14 of last year against Marana It was Freidinger’s first loss since a relief appearance in an 11-2 loss against Sahuarita last March 9 A three-run home run in the sixth inning by junior Sara Hoagland increased Tanque Verde’s lead to 5-0 The victory avenged last year’s 12-2 run-rule loss in five innings at Empire which was in the midst of a 17-game winning streak en route to its 3A state title “This made my whole year,” Hoagland said of the victory “I’ve been looking forward to this game for two weeks now Only thing on my mind was to win this game.” Chances are Tanque Verde and Empire will meet again in the postseason given their lofty ratings “We want to have the home field while we can (in the playoffs as a top eight team) and hopefully we don’t play these guys until the championship,” Stevens said of Empire led by three-time state champion coach Shannon Woolridge “I told Shannon I don’t want to see those guys until the championship.” Seis Kitchen is planning to open a brand-new location on the east side at La Plaza Shoppes Owners Erika and Jake Muñoz plan to open the new spot by mid to late spring bringing another dining option to the bustling area restaurants like Zio Peppe and Noodleholics have debuted to diners while The Cork and UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails have refreshed existing concepts “We are beyond grateful to be expanding our local restaurant concept and continuing to grow in the community that has supported us for the past 13 years,” said Erika and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing team and loyal guests.” Chances are you’ve seen the long line that forms at the Mercado San Agustin location or grabbed a bite at the other two locations on River Road and/or Oracle Road. The new location will have the same menu as the other three, which are known for their birria tacos and commitment to quality Erika and Jake make it a point to use only local or regional beef and naturally raised/antibiotic-free poultry to name just a few “We are so very excited for what ahead,” said Erika “We can’t wait to bring our made-from-scratch cuisine and fun atmosphere to the east side community This expansion means the world to us.” Seis Kitchen at La Plaza Shoppes will be located at 6530 E. Tanque Verde Rd. The other locations are found at 130 S. Avenida del Convento Ste. 100,1765 E. River Rd., and 9740 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, visit seiskitchen.com and follow Seis Kitchen on Instagram. A post shared by Seis Kitchen (@seiskitchen) Love Tucson food? So do we. That’s why our stories are free to read — and focused on the chefs, farmers, and restaurants that make Tucson so delicious.👉 Get exclusive perks & support local with the Foodie Insiders Club and learn how to eat local year-round Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego If you’re in the mood for strange stories Tucson Police have identified the man who died in the single-car crash on Tucson's east side this morning as 18-year-old Randy Allan Woltz A TPD news release said that Woltz was heading west at a high rate of speed on Tanque Verde Road The car drove over the raised curb and struck a palm tree Detectives found alcohol containers and marijuana paraphernalia in the car Any impairment may be determined through medical records A single-vehicle crash snarled traffic on East Tanque Verde Road Tucson Police confirmed that the crash was fatal but they were waiting to release the victim's age and gender Tanque Verde over Salpointe 5-4 #azpreps365 https://t.co/tHh5mY7Qrc — AZPreps365 (@AZPreps365) March 26, 2025 The Salpointe girls beat Tanque Verde 9-0 in a cross-divisional match held at the Reffkin Tennis Center located in central Tucson Tanque Verde (5-2) started the day ranked No 7 in Division III and Salpointe (3-0) was ranked No Salpointe made it to the D-II quarterfinal round last year as a team and Tanque Verde made it to the D-III quarterfinals Emma Murphy made it to the quarterfinals for singles last year and Lacey Kaufman made it to the semifinals Sasha Carrillo and Kalliyen Kay made it to the second round for doubles Brianna Mildebrandt made it to the D-III semifinals 36 Willcox (1-2) on Friday and Salpointe travels to D-II No Tanque Verde is coached by former Catalina Foothills head coach Kristie Stevens who led the Falcons to 15 state championships from 2000 to 2019 McCallum/Mildebrandt (8-3)2: SC Kay/Carrillo over Pena/M McCallum (8-0)3: SC Zaragoza Felix/Ella Gamas over Messenger/Johnson (8-0) A pizza and fries dish from Slice & Ice Slice & Ice is opening a new location at 6810 E where east-siders will get the chance to indulge in ranch fries strawberry lemonade ice and slices of pepperoni pizza He knows what to mix and match to create something special His first creation dates back to the '70s when he and his best friend Bob Greenberg would drive around town selling their refreshing frozen lemonade they were parked at a construction site when one of the workers requested they start selling some lunch items Rhode Island and grew up around Italian influences Irving made a few Italian grinders for the workers the sandwiches sold like hotcakes — until someone else had a request and he wanted Irving to offer something else Irving took apart the grinder and examined the ingredients What kind of new creation could he make with this he came up with a classic ham and cheese sandwich packing a few to take to the workers the next day Fast forward decades later and Irving had retired It had been years since he and Greenberg sold Eegee's But then Irving began working his magic again, this time in an empty west-side Kentucky Fried Chicken building at 1905 W. Grant Road. Because Irving and another friend own various properties around town he started taking pieces from each of the chains placing them together to see what kind of new restaurant he could create Chairs from Subway, countertops from McDonalds, trashcans from KFC and pizza ovens from Pieology began to fill the empty space. Soon, all these pieces came together to create Slice & Ice This Frankenstein creation quickly became a local favorite where customers could get a slice of pizza or stuffed heroes for lunch of course with a refreshing Italian ice on the side Irving is bringing his creation to the east side — to a building that his children grew up in years ago Slice & Ice will be opening a new location at 6810 E. Tanque Verde Road While Irving wasn’t planning to return to the restaurant business after selling Eegee's in 2006 when the building on the west side became vacant in 2020 “I had to find something else to do with my time.” Since they had a pizza oven that came from another property One problem arose though: Irving didn’t know how to make pizza a former pizzeria worker knew all the ins and outs of pizza making They worked together to craft the perfect pizza dough The pizza at Slice & Ice has a thin crust that way it can be cooked in three minutes and ready quickly for those waiting in the drive-thru hot links and Buffalo chicken are just a few of the toppings you can get on your pizza here Slice & Ice also offers a variety of sandwiches Slice & Ice's menu continues to grow with different items added on frequently The newest addition is their round sandwiches which come with a round bun that is made fresh in the kitchen Irving said their chicken parmesan round is becoming a popular item with customers The standout on the menu has to be their Italian 3 Meat & Cheese Hero you're met with a giant sandwich filled with ingredients bursting out the sides Just the smell of the sandwich is nostalgic like I had been transported back in time and was a little girl again enjoying a sandwich with my family after a long day of shopping in Tucson I was flooded with memories of field trips we would take in elementary school sitting in Irving’s former restaurant and chowing down on grinders as we showed off what trinkets we bought at museum gift shops The flavors meld together in your mouth: tangy my sandwich was gone and I had longed for the time I still had the two halves left But my sadness didn’t last long when I remembered I still had a side of crispy crinkle-cut fries and a side of ranch I finished my lunch off with something sweet: one of their gourmet Italian ices Irving said they make their ice using natural flavors and cane sugar their staple menu includes orange pineapple I got a small sweet tea and had a big smile on my face upon the first bite smooth ice tastes exactly like a freshly brewed iced tea It isn't overly sweet or artificial tasting Many people make the drive to the west side during their lunch breaks asking Irving when he plans to expand his restaurant and hoping he'll open a space closer to them Irving never intended to open another Slice & Ice When the Eegee’s on Tanque Verde closed last year Coming back to the Tanque Verde location is like a homecoming for him; this was the Eegee’s his children grew up in Irving hopes to open in the next six months Frankenstein magic again and instead of pitchforks people will be lining up with forks in tow ready to take a bite of whatever delicious concoction he comes up with next Become a #ThisIsTucson member! 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Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The fact that Tanque Verde and second-year coach Jeff Bollnow came close to make the 2A state playoffs was impressive inasmuch as the Hawks lost more than 20 seniors from last year’s team that reached the quarterfinal round for the first time in program history one spot out of the 16-team 2A playoff field announced Saturday The 2A allows region champions to automatically qualify 23 Holbrook (7-3) qualified for the tournament as the 2A Little Colorado champions 16-rated Heritage Academy Laveen (5-4) from the playoff field 6 seed at 9-1 in Carlos Lopez’s first year as head coach 8 Scottsdale Prep (9-1) on Friday at 7 p.m They are also coached by a first-year coach who has a history of doing well in the playoffs at Parker Lotts led Parker to two region titles in the 2A Agua Fria Parker reached the state semifinals before losing to Morenci He left Parker to take a counseling position at Willcox and coached the previous two years under Eric Hjalmarson who left to coach at his alma mater Blue Ridge at TVHS (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star) The Empire High School girls softball team hadn’t lost a game in over a year Tanque Verde’s standout sophomore dominated from the circle and provided power from the plate in one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 season on April 21 — if you want to call it that Entering Monday’s regular-season finale vs Tanque Verde had lost only once since March 21 The Hawks wouldn’t be soaring this high without Achilles. Entering Monday’s game, she led the 3A Conference with a 0.67 ERA ranked fifth in strikeouts (145) and was tied for fourth in home runs (nine) “She’s the total package,” Tanque Verde coach Mark Stevens said Stevens lauded Achilles for her skill on the field as well as her leadership off it an Ironwood Ridge product who played for Arizona from 2019-23 “I think she has the highest potential out of anyone in Tucson “She’s at a point right now where she’s throwing great games and attacking the zone and owning the mound and is in full control of the game So she still has room to grow and things to work on “The thing I love the most about her is that she loves this game and she’s just such a good person off the field “When you talk about that ‘it’ factor of what differentiates good from great Achilles’ love for the game was tested — and eventually reinforced — when she missed most of her freshman season because of an injury Achilles was pitching in the semifinals of a high-level club tournament in California in October 2023 when she felt something pop in her back She had suffered a scapula fracture in her right side It probably wasn’t the wisest course of action Her mother, Erin, is a former nurse. Once she figured out what the injury was, her daughter had to shut it down. Claire then embarked on a long, intensive rehab process that included twice-weekly trips to Phoenix for physical therapy. Achilles underwent BFR (blood flow restriction) therapy She built up the muscles around the injury and strengthened the other side of her body “It was really hard for her at the beginning not knowing what her role was and not knowing what was needed from her for the team,” Pacho said “She got to sit back and learn about culture “I always say everything happens for a reason and I think last year made her a better player even though she couldn’t physically do the work.” “She learned how much she loves the game,” Erin Achilles added “how much the game is a part of who she is and her structure in life Achilles returned for Tanque Verde’s playoff push last spring She pitched in the Hawks’ final four games The Ravens would win the state championship eight days later part of a 39-game winning streak that ended April 21 Achilles and Tanque Verde flipped the script in the rematch allowing one unearned run and three hits while striking out 11 batters and walking only one She outdueled Empire senior ace Kendall Freidinger and homered off her in the bottom of the fourth inning Sara Hoagland’s three-run homer made it 5-0 in the bottom of the sixth Achilles and her teammates were fired up to say the least The Hawks wore jerseys honoring Nikki Cantalicio, the mother of freshman catcher Aubrey Cantalicio. Nikki died on April 18, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer “The shirt we’re wearing is very near and dear for us,” Achilles said afterward We came out here thinking that we are going to have to play our best and we cannot have mistakes.” Only a couple of Empire hitters were able to pull the ball The second-oldest of Erin and Jon Achilles’ four children “They took me out of soccer because I kept on running people over,” Achilles said Claire Achilles delivers a pitch as a 7-year-old She's now a sophomore at Tanque Verde High School Local softball coach Stan Rome happened to be a family friend She fell in love with the game and by age 10 became a pitcher She has developed into a two-way threat with a similar build and game to Arizona’s Devyn Netz Achilles is honing her pitching skills under a former UA standout, Becky Lemke-Blatnick College offers are bound to come Achilles’ way when they officially can be sent on Sept For now she’s focusing on the upcoming AIA playoffs Pacho predicted at least one state championship The Hawks likely will go as far as Achilles can take them She’s ready to put them on her fully healthy back “She drives that ship,” Erin Achilles said There’s no joking around when it comes to softball Who is the unsung hero on your team and why I don’t think I’ve (experienced) a day where she hasn’t just come out and just balls-to-the-wall given everything What artists or songs do you listen to when you’re working out Do you have a game-day ritual and/or superstition I like to come to school early and I like to just try and bang out all my schoolwork in the morning and study for everything that I have the next day so I don’t have to worry about it I want to do criminology or psychology in college Who is your favorite all-time softball player Contact sports reporter/columnist Michael Lev at mlev@tucson.com Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. 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(KGUN) — The Eastside continues to grow with new businesses, developments and dining options. One local restaurant expanding to the area is Slice & Ice is opening a second location inside a former Eegee's at 6810 E "That one's kinda special to me because that's where I live so that was my neighborhood store," Irving said Irving says opening his new business at the former Eegee's is a full-circle moment "I've owned the building continuously since 1978 and it became vacant and it was hard to refuse," said Irving Slice & Ice is one of several local restaurants coming to the Eastside Seis Kitchen will have a home along the same street too with the eatery currently setting up shop at 6530 E Irving opened Slice & Ice in 2020 on the Westside at 1905 W inside an old KFC and says despite the pandemic This was not considered an A+ location because there's a lot of industrial around where we are Yet people found us here and they've come and it's built every year the sales have been higher than the year before." Irving says he plans to open the new location by June "I'm getting more and more excited," exclaimed Irving Canyon del Oro wins the Dorado Classic #azpreps365 https://t.co/jZZpIZTgJH — AZPreps365 (@AZPreps365) March 1, 2025 created the original Eegee’s slushy beverages back in 1971 — serving them from a truck He and Bob Greenburg teamed up to bring the fast-food giant to life Ed being the “E” and Greenburg representing the “G” in Eegee’s he’s preparing for a new venture on the east side we’ll be opening our second location at 6810 E Tanque Verde Rd.,” the team shared on social media “We’re glad you’ve been enjoying the original Slice & Ice!” and crinkle-cut fries will take over a former Eegee’s that closed last year Irving still owns the building — it’s a spot where his kids grew up eating Stay tuned for an official opening date and what feels like a homecoming on Tanque Verde Road “Soon, there might be… two, three, or four,” he shared “Thank you so much for your support!” Slice & Ice is located at 1905 W. Grant Rd. and the new location will be at 6810 E. Tanque Verde Rd. For more information, visit sliceandicetucson.com. A post shared by Slice & Ice Tucson (@sliceandicetucson) Trying to make it a little closer for the east side foodies.” Just the other day, the team at Noodleholics shared the news on social media that they are planning to open a brand-new location at 6310 E This will be the local business’ third location which is considered to be the east side of town The new space is moving into the former Barbizza’s location which closed earlier this year after a few months in business This is right next to Bonchon and nearby The Cork — if you need a little more geographical assistance The menu features small plates like BBQ Pork and Veggie Egg Rolls A popular soup is the Sichuan Spicy Beef with wheat noodles and cilantro — the perfect meal when it’s a bit chilly outside sliced on the slightly thicker side to cling to the broth The Guilin rice noodles are on the thinner side Noodleholics opened its very first location in 2018 on 3502 E and then its second location in the Plaza Escondida shopping center at 7850 N Stay tuned for an official opening date on Tanque Verde Road Noodleholics is located at 7850 N. Oracle Rd., 3502 E. Grant Rd., and 6310 E. Tanque Verde Rd. (coming soon). Keep up with Noodleholics on Facebook, Instagram, and noodleholics.com according to our KGUN 9 reporter on the scene KGUN 9 reporters have confirmed an evacuation occurred at the Target on Grant Road near the intersection with Tanque Verde on Tucson's east side on Friday afternoon Tanque Verde (0-1) loses 26-13 to Phoenix Christian (1-0) in the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde (0-1) will face Glendale Prep Academy (0-0) at home on Sept Rocco Haggard (14) leads the Hawks on to the field before the game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School head coach of the Hawks speaks to his players after a 13-26 loss to Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde wide receiver Aiden Cooper (7) celebrates with Kasey Johnson (12) after he scores in the season opening game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde wide receiver Delon Harrison (24) runs the ball down the field during the season opening game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Phoenix Christian’s Michael Harmon (9) stares at the loose ball with Tanque Verde’s Hunter Scott (78) and Anthony Torgeson (10) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School Evelyn Nagle performs with the Tanque Verde pom team during halftime Phoenix Christian’s Kevin Palafox (21) tackles Tanque Verde’s Delon Harrison (24) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde’s Delon Harrison (24) and Aiden Cooper (7) sandwich Phoenix Christian’s Trey Ransom (12) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School People from both teams swarm over Phoenix Christian’s Z’Yeon Rondan (14) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School Phoenix Christian’s Trey Ransom (12) runs the ball during the season opening game against Tanque Verde High School head coach of the Tanque Verde Hawks prepares for kick off against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Phoenix Christian’s Israel Torres (59) kicks off during the season opening game against Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde’s Anthony Torgeson (10) tackles Phoenix Christian’s Trey Ransom (12) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School Phoenix Christian’s Trey Ransom (12) avoids Tanque Verde’s Carter Flip (64) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School Shannon Martinez plays with the Tanque Verde High School band during halftime in the football game against Phoenix Christian Tanque Verde’s Jacob Dickens (1) celebrates his touchdown with Kasey Johnson (12) in the inzone during the season opening game against Phoenix Christian Tanque Verde’s Rocco Haggard (14) receives the snap during the season opening game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School head coach of the Tanque Verde Hawks talks to his players after a 13-26 loss to Phoenix Christian High School at home Tanque Verde’s Aiden Cooper (7) scores a touchdown during the season opening game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde High School band walks on to the field before the football game against Phoenix Christian A swarm of Phoenix Christian defenders tackle Tanque Verde’s Sebastian Blakeman (22) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde’s Rocco Haggard (14) calls out a play during the season opening game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde wide receiver Aiden Cooper (7) celebrates his touchdown alongside Kasey Johnson (12) during their season opening game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde wide receiver Delon Harrison (24) runs the ball during the season opening game against Phoenix Christian at Tanque Verde High School Tanque Verde’s Ike Johnson (35) tackles Phoenix Christian’s Z’Yeon Rondan (14 ) during the season opening game at Tanque Verde High School high school football returns to Southern Arizona this week will a full helping Big Tucson-area matchups include Salpointe Catholic at Marana and Sahuaro at Sabino These 10 high school football players in Southern Arizona — representing Mica Mountain Walden Grove and Tanque Verde — should significantly impact their respective teams this season (KGUN) — Students at Tanque Verde High School had a unique opportunity to partner with the Lisa Frank brand to help film a promotional video for their latest Halloween line The promo was shot on location at the school offering students valuable hands-on experience in a professional production setting explained that the project was a great opportunity for his students "My class recently got to partner with Lisa Frank," said Riffle "They were there for 2-3 hours helping set up They were standing in place of where the actor would be when she got there so they could test everything." Three students from Riffle’s class were selected to assist the Lisa Frank crew on the shoot including senior Dustin Folkerts and junior Sierra Staab "It was a learning experience for me because it showed me an example of what I thought it would be compared to what it actually was Staab added that much of what she had learned in the classroom prepared her for the experience "We used some of the stuff from here in the classroom—setting up the lights "We do that a lot in here because we have to set up our own equipment." the experience was a glimpse into how production works outside the classroom "It was a really good experience to go through and see the trials and errors of everything," Folkerts said Staab was also excited about the products themselves "I thought the clothes were awesome," she said a company that has been around since 1979 with its central headquarters on Tucson’s south side and the students were thrilled to be a part of it so seeing this was actually really cool like ‘whoa "They are going to reach out for other things they might need in the future so I think they are willing to do more stuff," the teacher said The students at Tanque Verde High School are eagerly awaiting their next big break in the world of TV and film production The motorcyclist involved in the crash on Friday 20 on Catalina Highway near Tanque Verde on Tucson's east side has died as a result of his injuries according to a press release from Tucson Police Department Tucson Police Department has confirmed the ride "sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital." A two-vehicle incident at Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway caused delays on Friday evening Tucson Police on the scene confirmed a motorcycle and a car were involved KGUN9 will have more as updates become available TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The motorcyclist involved in a crash on Friday, Dec. 20 on Catalina Highway near Tanque Verde on Tucson's east side has died as a result of his injuries Police have identified the motorcyclist as 89-year-old Gerald George Kroninger They say they were notified of his passing Monday driving southbound on Catalina Highway on his 2006 Kawasaki VN900 motorcycle was hit by a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 as it was exiting a private drive around 3:40 p.m Joseph’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries stopped to cooperate with the investigation Police issued a civil citation for 'failure to yield from a private drive' according to the press release (13 News) - A motorcyclist has died days after a two-vehicle crash near Catalina Highway and Tanque Verde in Tucson The Tucson Police Department said the accident happened around 3:40 p.m 20 when a pick-up truck turned in front of the motorcycle The TPD said 89-year-old Gerald George Kroninger suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital The driver of the pick-up truck was not injured it was told that Kroninger passed away from his injuries stopped after the accident and was not impaired The TPD said he was cited for failure to yield walks a horse to a holding area at Tanque Verde Ranch The ranch is the winner in the midsize business category of Top Workplaces in Tucson Making employees a top priority is a business investment for the operators of Tanque Verde Ranch they are happy and will take care of our guests and they will return and tell others,” said Terry Hanley managing director of the 100-year-old guest ranch on Tucson’s east side “I always tell the new people coming on board ‘We could work at the 2,000-room Sheraton in downtown Chicago but here we get to go to the ranch every day.’ ” Prioritizing its people has earned the ranch the No 1 spot in the 2024 Tucson Top Workplace awards for mid-size employers “I take a great pride in providing the best service I can in housekeeping and there is such a great reward knowing I am part of the team that presents the rooms to guests in perfect order,” one employee wrote “I have never met a group of people that work so hard for others and each other,” said another has about 150 employees with duties of cooking leads tourists back into the ranch at Tanque Verde Ranch which received high marks for collaboration and support from its employees “We don’t sit in the office very often,” said Hanley who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 50 years helping where there’s a need and on site at 10 p.m to help with an event if that’s what is necessary.” The ranch was bought by the Cote family in 1957 The family company also owns the Grand View Lodge in Nisswa said the business mantra has always been to put people first “We’re going to listen and listen a lot to what employees have to say.” Efforts include town hall meetings with the employees and top managers sorts through blankets at Tanque Verde Ranch The business prides itself on listening to what employees think The Tucson ranch has benefitted by the feedback of its workers where the ranch hosts its famous barbecues staff would haul a speaker system up and down the trail for music An employee approached managers and said for about $1,000 he could get the equipment to wire a sound system that was available anytime where the ranch holds gatherings with margaritas made by hand suggested a decorative beer keg could serve as a receptacle for the cocktail to stock up and not keep guests waiting for a new batch “They’ve taken corporate speak and turned it into reality,” Dresnin said “Our goal is putting our own people above of all else.” brushes down a horse after a ride at Tanque Verde Ranch The ranch is one of America's oldest dude ranches Potential parade marshals face spooky distractions at qualifying event Contact reporter Gabriela Rico at grico@tucson.com Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly A restaurant with near 400 crewmembers and five Tucson locations has been named the No 1 Top Workplace in Tucson for large businesses opportunities for staff are vast to voice feedback on what's going well and what can be improved upon For Star subscribers: Plans are being revealed for the the former Sears property El Rio Health will open its 15th Tucson location on Tucson's north side For Star subscribers: As prices continue to rise for homes in the Tucson area a narrowing gap between resale and new construction is driving … For Star subscribers: Once Upon A Child will open next to Beyond Bread on East Speedway and North Wilmot Road For Subscribers: Opened in 2018 with 13 local businesses near Interstate 10 and West Cushing Street Mercado San Agustin Annex is about to add… The merger next year will improve representation of the business interests of Southern Arizona Tanque Verde Lutheran Church (TVLC) reaches a significant milestone—its 50th anniversary From its humble beginnings in the early 1970s where worship services took place in the clubhouse of Villa Caprice Apartments TVLC has grown into a vibrant faith community grounded in God’s grace and the love of Christ a unified service at 10:00 AM will gather the community followed by a special banquet in the Nausin Family Life Center (NFLC) Former pastors and special guests will join the congregation in giving thanks for the ways God has moved in and through TVLC for the past 50 years We invite you to come and share in this joyous occasion as we reflect on the past and look forward to the future with hope For more details, visit TVLC’s event page or come by the church at 8625 E Food website Mashed compiled a culinary bucket list for you to consider These sandwiches were among their top choices His first creation dates back to the ’70s when he and his best friend Bob Greenberg would drive around town selling their refreshing frozen lemonade It had been years since he and Greenberg sold Eegee’s But then Irving began working his magic again, this time in an empty west-side Kentucky Fried Chicken building at 1905 W. Grant Road. Chairs from Subway, countertops from McDonalds, trashcans from KFC and pizza ovens from Pieology began to fill the empty space. Soon, all these pieces came together to create Slice & Ice Irving is bringing his creation to the east side — to a building that his children grew up in years ago Slice & Ice will be opening a new location at 6810 E. Tanque Verde Road While Irving wasn’t planning to return to the restaurant business after selling Eegee’s in 2006 though: Irving didn’t know how to make pizza Slice & Ice’s menu continues to grow with different items added on frequently you’re met with a giant sandwich filled with ingredients bursting out the sides It isn’t overly sweet or artificial tasting asking Irving when he plans to expand his restaurant and hoping he’ll open a space closer to them Jamie Donnelly is the food writer for #ThisIsTucson. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly visit our Tanque Verde location for our HOKA vendor day. They create their unique on-foot experience with three core technologies that are in every pair: the Cushioned Midsole The idea for HOKA’s maximalist running shoes started in the French Alps where the brand’s founders dreamed of premium cushioning and a ride that carried momentum But one thing makes HOKA shoes stand out from (and above) other running shoes: the midsole The big midsole initially set HOKA shoes apart stability and shape now make HOKA’s shoes ideal for any runner or walker HOKA's advanced technology coaxed pack-leading performance out of its men's running shoes Stop by either of our two convenient Tucson locations to learn about all things HOKA. April 12 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at our Tanque Verde location This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend See the latest from Fleet Feet Sports Tucson TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — 26-year-old Casey Sohoel-Smith, a turquoise silversmith is bringing more Southwestern and Native American silver and turquoise jewelry to the Eastside. His shop, Tanque Verde Turquoise was remodeled after being open for less than a year Turquoise is rare and expensive and was mined in Bisbee many years ago. It's also the official gemstone of Arizona Sohoel-Smith says his silversmith journey began almost 10 years ago with beadwork introduced him to basics of silverwork and stonework “Being able to make wearable art and have somebody appreciate it every day Sohoel-Smith tells me he isn't Native American He says it's important for him to recognize and honor the people who did this before him with everything he makes “If you’re gonna be working in this kind of field to recognize and honor the people who did this before you and are doing it and to pay homage to that is kind of important," said Sohoel-Smith Having a traditional trading post has been his goal allowing other local artists to sell their goods at his shop “If I solely was doing the jewelry end of things," said Sohoel-Smith "It probably wouldn’t survive so like that’s also part of the reason of having a trading post is kind of cool ‘cause it rounds everything together You have other artists that fill that niche that I can’t appeal to.” Tanque Verde Turquoise opened last December but business picked up fast and needed to expand maximize the smaller space that we have here to really be able to benefit everybody who’s an artist.” Casey grew up seeing how artsy downtown Tucson is and wanted to bring that to the East “The biggest thing I remember was moving out here was there’s really not a whole bunch of that and I thought that’s okay but I feel like we need more," said Sohoel-Smith Casey says his artwork helps him form close connections with the community While votes from Tuesday's election remain to be counted incumbent school board members were prevailing across all districts But voters booted two incumbents from the Pima Community College Governing Board in the race for three seats on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board Sadie Shaw (22 percent) and Ravi Shah (19 percent) were leading challengers Pilar Acosta Ruiz (17 percent) and Esteban Flores (15 percent) Pima County election officials estimated they had 136,928 early ballots to tabulate as of Thursday night In the Southeast Side Vail School District Chris King (23 percent) and Callie Tippett (22 percent) were leading challengers Laura Moore (19 percent) and John Mothershead (11 percent) in the race for three seats With three seats up for grabs in the Southeast Side Tanque Verde School District Anne Velosa (26 percent) and Jeremy Schalk (23 percent) were leading challenger Christy Brent (22 percent) In the Northwest Side Marana Unified School District newcomer Roy Alexander (21 percent) and incumbent Hunter Holt (21 percent) were leading the race for three seats against incumbent David Willard (20 percent) and Mikail Roberts (17 percent) with 385 votes separating Holt and Willard In the North-Central Flowing Wells School District incumbents Stephanie Miller (30 percent) ,Wendy Effing (25 percent) and Kevin Daily (24 percent) were leading challenger Joseph Delgado (21 percent) Jacquelyn Davoli (33 percent) and Tom Logue (31 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The Gila Herald Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Pima started off its day with a 59-30 win over Apache Junction to move into the semifinal. Morenci survived a close contest with Fort Thomas, 60-59, to advance to its game against Thatcher. The Apaches also fell to (Tucson) Empire in a heartbreaker, 71-72, for their second 1-point loss of the day. The Eagles defeated (Tucson) Empire earlier in the day 59-44 and are now in the consolation third-place game against Tanque Verde, starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Guitteau Gymnasium Safford fell to Tanque Verde earlier in the day, 42-61, but bounced back to hold on against Apache Junction for the 76-73 victory. Safford will face (Tucson) Empire in Game 11, starting at 1 p.m. at EAC. In other Day-2 tournament scores, St. David defeated Hayden 52-45, Pueblo defeated Hayden 63-57, and St. Johns beat St. David 67-47. Preston Russell flexed hard against the big Tanque Verde frontcourt and finished with a game-high 17 points. Russell was a consistent threat down low and hit at least two buckets in three out of four quarters. But after the first quarter of play, it was anyone’s game, with Pima up 15-14. Points were hard to come by in the second quarter, with no team scoring for the first three minutes of game time. Rich Knott led the Hawks in scoring with 14 points and had 8 in the first half. When the dust cleared, the teams stood deadlocked at 22-22 at the halftime break. Russell’s partner in the inside/outside game was floor leader Keegan Corona, who hit back-to-back drives to bring Pima within a point late in the third. The Roughriders were down to the Hawks 26-31 with about 1:45 left in the third quarter when Corona slashed to the lane and hit the layup. Then, after a Hawks’ miss, Corona received the ball on an outlet pass and took it coast-to-coast to bring Pima within 1, 30-31. After Charlie Richardson got the rebound put back, Pima took a 32-31 lead into the final quarter of play. Tanque Verde’s Rocco Haggard (11 points) led the charge back against Pima in the fourth. With one minute left on the clock and Pima up 44-37, the Riders turned it over, and the Hawks found Haggard in the corner for a 3-pointer. Another turnover resulted in a score by Philip Knott, and all of a sudden, it was a 2-point game, 44-42, with 32 seconds left to play. But Keegan Corona and Joel Mattice both hit 1/2 free throws to secure the victory, and a Haggard score in the waning seconds brought the final to 46-44, with Pima advancing. Rich Knott led the scoring for Tanque Verde with 14 points, followed by Haggard with 11, Enzo Castillo with 9, Philip Knott with 7, and Jacob Dickens with 3 points. Russell led the scoring for Pima with 17 points, followed by Corona with 13, Charlie Richardson with 6, Rhett Hughes hit a big 3-pointer early on and finished with 4 points, Isaac Thompson’s 3-pointer was huge as his only points, Daxton McRae got a bucket for 2 points, and Joel Mattice knocked down a free throw for one point. 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There are price tags as low as 99 cents! Tanque Verde Swap Meet/FacebookThere are also tons of on-site food vendors offering everything from Sonoran dogs and fry bread to pizza and ice cream. Plus, a food truck park is opening soon! Tanque Verde Swap Meet/Facebook Take a walk through the Tanque Verde Swap Meet to catch a glimpse of the many vendors you'll find each year in this video from Tucson Pocket Vlogs: Have you ever been to the Tanque Verde Swap Meet? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience! Tell us in the comments. Don't forget to check out our previous article for more of the biggest flea markets in Arizona where you can score great deals! 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More than 100 students at Tanque Verde Elementary School broke out their chalk boxes and for the first time the other three schools of the TV district joined in for the annual chalk art event Mila Sanchez puts some touches on her drawing of Cinderella at Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School More than 100 students signed up this year at the school to participate in the annual colorfest and for the first time all four of the Tanque Verde district schools had a chalk art session A parent fetches some more colors for her student from the reserve supply at Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School Noah Tritchel touches up a friend’s square working at Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School Willow Wodraska makes some additions to the back of her piece of art at Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School Leo Becker blows the excess chalk dust from his SpongeBob Squarepants drawing while participating in Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School Bobby Salois gets a foot up finding a spot to get to the hard parts of a piece at Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School Marey Hesson and her mother Lisa work on a drawing of Bluey and Bingo at Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School Ryder Foerster blows the dust off his field of blue at Chalk The Walk at Tanque Verde Elementary School Thousands took to the streets to protest the Trump administration as part of a National Day of Action The Wildcats came back for a 6-3 win over the Horned Frogs with a top-four spot on the line opening their USL 2 season as defending Western Conference champs with a 2-2 tie against Seleccion Tucson,… Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Arizona Daily Star 10 Arizona advances to the Sweet Sixteen torunemant after a 4-0 win over No 21 Harvard at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center Saturday afternoon Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Arizona Daily Star Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Arizona Daily Star The Wildcats run an open practice under the lights at Arizona Stadium Just a few months ago, the Saddlehorn Saloon closed purchased the cowboy dive bar from previous owner Lyn Hadler The Murphys then announced that changes were coming and now they’re ready to debut the new space UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails is set to open to the public on Friday If you’re unfamiliar with this part of town UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails is located right where Wilmot Road curves into Tanque Verde Road — just a two-minute walk from The Cork The Saddlehorn Saloon operated in the space since the ’90s but the building itself is at least 60 years old renovations have been underway to transform the dive bar into a go-to food and drink spot on Tucson’s east side Then there’s the “kitchen” aspect of the concept — coming in hot with a gastropub-style menu featuring bites for lunch and dinner from a newly remodeled kitchen UnCork’d Kitchen & Cocktails will host live music — like “BBQ & Blues” on Sundays — beginning sometime in late February they’ll be open from 3 – 11 p.m the new cocktail lounge’s regular hours of operation kicks in: 11 a.m A grand opening celebration is in the works (stay tuned for the official date) stop by the bar and make some new memories For more information, visit uncorkedbar.com and follow UnCork’d on Instagram TUCSON, Ariz. — When it comes to car wash spots, Mister Car Wash is the biggest game in town with over 20 individual locations and their corporate headquarters located in Tucson But a recently approved Mister Car Wash location at the intersection of Tanque Verde and Bear Canyon roads has stirred opposition among local residents who argue the project could disrupt the character of their neighborhood The Tucson City Council's approval of a zoning change has paved the way for the car wash, despite objections from the Bear Canyon Neighborhood Association expressed concerns about the impact on the area’s rural environment “A Mister Car Wash does not fit with the plans of the Bear Canyon Neighborhood,” LaTour said “It’s a rural area — suburban ranch-type zoning with very specific reasons and places for all types of commercial.” Residents also fear the car wash will exacerbate traffic issues at the already congested intersection LaTour highlighted the potential danger of having a high-traffic facility so close to the intersection “To be only 400 feet from the intersection when you have emergency braking to turn into the facility.. It’s a recipe for disaster,” LaTour warned Water usage has also been a significant point of contention LaTour cited concerns about the millions of gallons of water the car wash would consume annually stressing the environmental impact in a desert community emphasizing its commitment to environmental stewardship and community integration “Our new locations recycle around 30% of the water we use to wash a car,” the company stated “Studies have shown that home washers use almost three times the amount of water as a professional car wash making commercial car washing the more environmentally friendly way to keep your car clean.” The company also addressed traffic concerns noting the inclusion of a deceleration lane to minimize disruption “A deceleration lane allows vehicles to slow down before exiting the main roadway without affecting the main flow of traffic,” the statement read fearing the project could set a precedent for further erosion of neighborhood plans across Tucson Here is the full statement from Mister Car Wash: "Mister Car Wash is unwavering in our commitment to fully comply with all applicable zoning We conduct thorough due diligence and work closely with local officials to ensure that each of our locations not only meets but exceeds all relevant standards Our adherence to stringent internal policies reflects our dedication to surpassing industry best practices in water conservation and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on being responsible corporate citizens and are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities we serve Our commitment goes beyond compliance; we strive to set a benchmark for environmental responsibility and be a leader in the car wash industry." (KGUN) — Blake Reed's story doesn't start with the first play of last year's preseason game against Tanque Verde "He's just a great young man," said Pusch Ridge Christian Academy head coach Kent Middleton Reed was set to have a big senior season until he suffered a non-contact injury "I knew right then and there it was pretty serious." "I just remember being very distraught riding in the hospital with my leg hurting," said Reed "There were tears flowing down my face because I thought I'd never play football again." Reed was diagnosed with a hip dislocation and acetabular fracture It wasn't the first adversity Blake Reed has faced Blake was riding with his father in an ATV in the imperial sand dunes west of Yuma "It got too close and it ended up flipping into a canal," recounted Reed "It went into twenty feet of water and landed on its side." Blake was strapped underwater wearing a five-point harness seat belt Blake was able to free himself and swam up to the surface "I remember getting to the surface and not seeing him there." Blake appeared to have lost his senior season due to injury Blake was granted a hardship waiver by the Arizona Interscholastic Association making him eligible to have the senior season he missed last year "All the glory to God that he enabled to me to play this year." Blake has taken advantage of his new opportunity A two-touchdown performance last year has led the Lions to a 12-1 record and a spot in the Class 3A state title game "He's so unassuming except for his physical presence," said Middleton "It means a lot to be out here playing football WATCH THE HUDDLE The region pairing is on John Mickelson Field 3-8) include Palo Verde Magnet at Pusch Ridge Catalina has completed its region and regular season schedule Non-region matches are Pusch Ridge at Ironwood Ridge on Feb The Top 16 teams will make up the state tourney field The Metro (6-7) and South (6-9) Regions both had six teams still in contention and both the West (2-6) and East (2-7) Regions had two apiece The four region champions and the other 12 top-ranked teams will comprise the state tourney field Gilbert Christian currently leads the Metro Region and Queen Creek American Leadership – Ironwood the East Region Waddell American Leadership – West Foothills (5-4-1 Rankings for the other three South Region teams were Safford (2-9 the region wins were for Catalina over Safford (5-0 29); and Pucsh Ridge Christian over Thatcher (3-1 Thatcher defeated Andrada Polytechnic (8-0 29); and Safford defeated Andrada Polytechnic (3-1 15) and Pusch Ridge with Tanque Verde (2-2 OT 2-5 3A East Region) is averaging a score per seeding match of 1-5 (11-63) or a 4-point deficit The Kashmir Beamish-coached Sabercats have seeding wins over Safford (3-2 29) along with losses to Sahuarita Walden Grove (0-6 the Sabercats went 0-4 during the Palo Verde Magnet tourney Sabino is averaging an overall score per match of 1-5 (14-78) or a 4-point deficit The Sabercats have a 20-member team of two seniors The roster includes seniors Gavin Botkin (20) and Benjamen Forgue (14); juniors Kaoru Amano (7) and Eli Valasek (8); sophomores Decio Alzaga (2) and Tyler Walcott (5); and freshmen Caleb Hymson (19) Sabino is competing in the 9-member 3A South Region with Safford 3-4 3A South Region) is averaging a score per match of 4-2 (46-17) or a 2-point margin The Eagles have wins over Tucson Tanque Verde (4-3 OT 29) along with losses to Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (1-3 the Eagles went 1-2 during the Queen Creek Benjamin Franklin tourney and 1-2-1 during the Gilbert Arete Prep tourney 4) while the losses were to Yuma Cibola (0-2 Thatcher is averaging an overall score per match of 3-2 (51-31) or a 1-point margin The Eagles have a 21-member team of eight seniors The roster includes seniors Kody Bingham (6) and Callum Winkler (13); juniors Ethan Griffin (1) and Cash Whittle (11); sophomore Thomas Chidester (5); and freshman Aiden Alva (15) Thatcher is competing in the nine-member 3A South Region with Safford and Tucson schools Andrada Polytechnic Saddlehorn Saloon — a well-known local watering hole and country-western flair — is getting a makeover at 6300 E The cowboy dive bar that’s been around since the ’90s was recently purchased by Sally Shamrell-Murphy and Glenn Murphy which is just a few steps away from the saloon In March 2023, Sally and Glenn took over Jonathan’s Cork for longtime owners Jonathan and Collette Landeen, renaming it to The Cork, so they’re no strangers to keeping traditions alive. Therefore, fear not, fans of Saddlehorn! They plan to keep some of its nostalgia alive while renovating the space and changing its name to UnCork’d Kitchen & Bar. “We spent lots of time at the ‘Horn back in the restaurant row days, and want to breathe new life into it,” Sally added. A post shared by UnCork’d Kitchen & Bar (@uncorked_bar) They’re upgrading the kitchen and adding food on a nightly basis “We’re excited to have purchased another Tucson legacy spot and we look forward to turning it into something the neighborhood will be proud of,” said Glenn The last day to pop your head into the Saddlehorn Saloon (before it undergoes renovations) is Sunday On that day they’ll be selling a lot of the cowboy memorabilia so come on down and take pieces of the Saddlehorn home with you UnCork’d Kitchen & Bar is expected to open this December (subject to change) Saddlehorn Saloon and the soon-to-be UnCork’d Kitchen & Bar is located at 6300 E. Tanque Verde Rd. For more information, follow UnCork’d on Instagram. A post shared by UnCork’d Kitchen & Bar (@uncorked_bar) he still manages to roll a killer burrito.