Cowboys, Champions, and Community Cheers: A Prescott Valley Morning to Remember

A Morning Charged with Heart and Hustle Prescott Valley woke up to more than just sunshine it woke up to passion, pride, and purpose. The spirit of the West was alive and thriving at the NAZ Wranglers' Player of the Week celebration, where grit meets gratitude. At the center of it all stood Michael “Cowboy Mike” Eastwood, a man who lives and breathes the values of hard work, honesty, and heart. He joined forces with Fred and Robin DePalma, the Wranglers' phenomenal leadership duo, along with the coaching staff and players, to recognize stand-out talent on the field. But this wasn't just about football. This was about community. Connection. Character. It was a morning that reminded us all why Prescott Valley isn’t just a town, it’s a tribe. NAZ Wranglers: Champions On and Off the Field The NAZ Wranglers have become more than a professional football team. They’re local legends, the living, breathing embodiment of teamwork, resilience, and unity. Each Player of the Week award represents more than just stats it honors integrity, leadership, and the will to rise after every fall. And what made this morning unforgettable? Three Wranglers were honored by West USA Realty of Prescott, presented with awards that symbolize their dedication not only to football but to the values that make a team truly great. These awards weren’t just a gift; they were testaments to perseverance and purpose. Cowboy Mike Rides for the Next Generation In true Cowboy Mike fashion, the recognition didn’t stop with trophies. He brought along signed copies of his beloved children's books, Cowboy Mike and Winston, gifting them to the players so they could share them with the children in their lives. These weren’t just books, they were bridges. Bridges between generations. Between athletes and families, between heroes and hometowns. Each book handed out was a seed planting inspiration, imagination, and heart into the lives of future readers and riders. Cowboy Mike believes in building better futures, one story at a time. Prescott Valley: A Town Where Cowboys and Champions Are Born There’s something about Prescott Valley that no camera can quite capture and no headline can fully explain. It’s the feeling you get when neighbors show up to cheer for their team, even in the pouring rain. It’s the roar of the crowd echoing off the arena walls, the smell of fresh popcorn and pride. It’s the sight of a little kid, eyes wide, holding a book with a pony on the cover, dreaming of being a cowboy, a football star, or both. Prescott Valley is where the West lives on, not in dusty museums, but in every high-five, every family tailgate, every pass and tackle that happens in that Findley arena. West USA Realty of Prescott: More Than Just Real Estate While many see West USA Realty of Prescott as the leading name in Arizona real estate, locals know it's much more than that. It's a cornerstone of community engagement, a force that fuels philanthropy and progress in equal measure. Whether it’s sponsoring events, supporting local athletes, or putting books in the hands of children, the West USA Realty of Prescott team believes in building homes and building hope. With every handshake and every house sold, they're investing in Prescott, Prescott Valley’s future, and that future is looking bold, bright, and beautifully Western. Books with a Mission: Pony 4 Precious and Giving Back All proceeds from Cowboy Mike’s children’s books are donated to the Pony 4 Precious charity, a nonprofit dedicated to educating youth, rescuing horses, and supporting scholarships for those with dreams larger than life. The Wranglers didn’t just receive books; they received a message of giving, of legacy, of community stewardship. And when those books are opened at home, the stories come alive, sparking conversations about kindness, nature, and courage. Because real heroes don’t just play the game. They inspire the next generation to ride tall in the saddle of life. Las Vegas, We’re Coming for You With a huge win under their belt, the NAZ Wranglers now set their sights on Las Vegas. Fueled by community spirit, awards in hand, and Cowboy Mike’s encouragement echoing in their ears, these players are ready to ride into the next showdown. They don’t just wear jerseys, they wear the pride of a town that rallies behind them. They don’t just play for points, they play for every kid in the arena, every neighbor in town, and every fan who believes in the power of sports to uplift and unite. Go NAZ Wranglers. Go, Prescott Valley. And go, Cowboy Mike, keep spreading stories that change lives one book, one player, one morning at a time.