Tuba City Takes a Loss
On Thursday, the Tuba City Warriors lost on the road to the Red Mountain Lions, 45-30. This matchup was the Warriors’ lowest scoring game so far this season. Don’t look at Natasha Akosley when she explains why Tuba City lost. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine boards. […]
Tuba City ladies’ flag football is first for players, coaches | Sports
TUBA CITY, Ariz. — The Tuba City High School Lady Warriors hosted the Coconino High School Lady Panthers in flag football last month at Tuba City High School’s Blue Canyon Memorial Stadium, a first for both schools. This will be the second season for Arizona Interhigh Association Girls Flag Football, but the first for Tuba […]
Page Sand Devils vs. Tuba City Warriors
The Page Sand Devils will host the Tuba City Warriors on Monday at 6 p.m. Both teams lost in their previous matches, so there will be plenty of motivation to get the ‘W’. Considering Monument Valley just ended the team’s winning streak at three on Tuesday, Page will likely enter the game with a shoulder […]
Tuba City Site Presented with EPA Excellence Award
During the ceremony, Jay Glasscock, LM’s field operations manager, thanked EPA for respecting the work done in Tuba City. “Beneficial reuse is central to LM’s mission, and that of our partner organizations. It creates opportunities for revitalization and growth by converting rehabilitated sites into commercial, residential, or recreational spaces. I mean,” Glasscock said. “Our Tuba […]
Tuba City Elementary inaugurates Naat’aanii leaders for language classrooms | Sports
TUBA CITY, Ariz. — Tuba City Elementary School held its first induction ceremony for Navajo classroom Naat'aanii leaders on August 26. Each classroom president, vice president and council representative took the oath of office in front of their constituents (students, parents and staff) and received an official pin bearing the Navajo Nation Office seal. Each […]
‘The Rattler way’: Tuba City’s Maurice Brown becomes first Native American coach to win professional championship
Robert BettisNavajo Times Window Lock – The Arizona Rattlers’ 2024 season will be remembered as one of the most significant in indoor football history, not only for the thrilling action on the field, but also for groundbreaking achievements off it. Maurice Brown, the team's strength and conditioning coach, made history as the first 100% Navajo/Native […]
Tuba City football returns young group
Fort Defiance – The Tuba City football team didn’t lose much to graduation this spring. In fact, the Warriors graduated just seven players from last year's 4-6 team, including two seniors who were first-year players. “We have a young group returning, but we have some talented players,” said Jared Tunney, who is in the process […]
Tuba City girls basketball gets win over Alchesay | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: January 23, 2024 7:40am TUBA CITY, Ariz. — The Tuba City Warriors have navigated competitive conditions this season in the heart of the 3A North division under the guidance of head coach Kim Williams. The team is currently 2-5 in the 3A North Division and 4-6 in the 3A Conference. On January 6, […]
Tuba City boys making a push for 3A playoffs
Fort Defiance – Arizona State 3A state playoff boys basketball brackets will be announced early next month. Tuba City hopes to be one of the 24 teams competing this year. But the Warriors have some work to do, as they were ranked 28th in last Friday's Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) statewide poll. “We know what […]
Tuba City celebrates grand opening of “Entrepreneurship Hub”
Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates the grand opening of a new entrepreneurial hub and community center in Navajo’s Tuba City. It is run by Change Labs, a Navajo-led non-profit organization. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke to Executive Director Heather Fleming about how it supports the vision of Native American-owned businesses and Native American entrepreneurship. Tell us briefly […]
