Arch Ratliff knows in the big picture the win doesn’t matter all that much if he isn’t able to do it again next week.

Before David Gonzalez left the gym at Flowing Wells in Tucson a couple of weeks ago and headed back up Interstate 10, the Desert Vista wrestling coach had one message for this physically and mentally drained team:

The beginning of the wrestling season is so much different than the end.

Catholic Charities Community Services recently appointed its governing board of directors for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

One of the principles of the J. Robinson Intensive wrestling camps is accountability.

Local student Erin Gaughan graduated from the University of San Diego magna cum laude on May 27. Gaughan earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies. Gaughan completed the requirements for graduation in January and walked in the May ceremony.

It only seems natural to sit home and rest after undergoing an intensive surgery to help treat breast cancer.

PRESCOTT VALLEY - The Desert Vista wrestling program will have three in the state finals for the second year in a row.

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Hard to believe the best sports weekend of the year is already here.

Robert Sobarzo stood on the mat and couldn't believe what was unfolding in front of him.

Robert Sobarzo stood on the mat and couldn't believe what was unfolding in front of him.

Desert Vista won the Division I Section III tournament with eight placers, including champions Brian Mitchell (106), Robbie Mathers (132) and Alex Bambic (HVY).

With a light lineup and its state title aspirations fleeting, the Desert Vista wrestling team needed big-time efforts from the non-decorated wrestlers in the lineup.

The postseason is here.

When wrestling practice ends at Mountain Pointe, there are days when the work is just getting stated for the Gaughan boys.

Back in February when the Desert Vista wrestling program just completed one of the best seasons it ever had, the anticipation had already started ramping up.

Back in February when the Desert Vista wrestling program just completed one of the best seasons it ever had, the anticipation had already started ramping up.

The debut of the Desert Vista wrestling lineup had to wait, but the victories did not in the season opening tri-meet.