Ray Homecoming Royalty were crowned at Friday night’s halftime. Crowned were (in no order): Freshman Attendants Korryn Jenkins and Jayden Martinez; Sophomore Attendants Brianna Granillo and Samson Martinez; Junior Attendants Juliana Martinez and George Wade; and Queen and King Serenity Biano-Yslas and Mark Chester. Photo by James Carnes
Superior’s Senior Royalty from left are: King Joel Romero, Queen Leilani Celeya, Nicholas Rabago, Leia Jiminez, Anthony Arroyos and Katelynn Commissaries. Photo by Debbie Torres
By Nathaniel A. Lopez
With two Homecoming games and an added game for one team, there was a lot of action for Copper Corridor football teams this week.
Superior and Ray High Schools celebrated Homecoming, hosting parades prior to the game and crowning the royalty during halftime.
It was a tough time under the Friday night lights last week for the Superior football team. The Panthers hosted Lincoln Prep.
The first half of the game showed two teams that were fighting for the top, with a 20-20 score by halftime. In the third quarter the Panthers scored a touchdown and held off the Lightning.
The fourth quarter was a tough battle for the control and the Panthers were unable to keep their hold. The Lightning were able to collect more points and gain the lead over the Panthers. The final score of the game was 36-46, making it a tough loss for Superior.
The Panthers will travel to take on Cicero Prep on Friday, Oct. 4.
Ray Bearcats
The Ray football team celebrated their homecoming on Friday, Sept. 27, taking on Fort Thomas.
The Bearcats came out ready to play, ending the first quarter with a 20-14 score. In the second quarter the Bearcats showed a tough defense, keeping Fort Thomas from scoring that quarter. The first half of the game ended with a score of 36-14.
The boys came out ready to play after halftime, racking up the points. The third quarter ended with a score of 51-20. The Bearcats once again showed their tough defense and kept Fort Thomas from scoring for the rest of the game. The game ended with a Bearcat win, and a final score of 63-20.
The boys will travel to Duncan on Friday, Oct. 4, to take on the Wildkats.
Hayden Lobos
The Hayden football team traveled to Williams to take on the Vikings for a Thursday night showdown.
The Lobos came out ready for a battle, and it showed with the first quarter score of 26-0. The Lobos picked it up and hiked their score up to 62 by halftime. The boys’ defense flexed an unbreakable strength, not allowing the Vikings to score at all.
After halftime the Lobos brought the score to 68 points. The game ended with a 68-0 score, making it a Lobo victory!
This Friday, the boys will host Baboquivari with a 7 p.m. kickoff time for Hayden’s Homecoming. Come out and support the Lobos!
San Manuel Miners
The San Manuel football team hosted Cicero Prep last Friday. Both teams came out ready to play.
Cicero Prep relied heavy on their passing game, which took the Miners a second to figure out. The first quarter ended with a score of 0-14. In the second quarter, the Miners came out running hard, forcing their way through Cicero Prep’s defense. Dominic Rodriguez scored the first two touchdowns, with Brayden Martinez scoring the 2 point-conversions. By halftime, the score sat at 16-14.
The third quarter was a battle for dominance, but the Miners were able to claim that quarter 24-20. In the fourth quarter, the Miners held Cicero Prep from scoring anymore points, while they collected more points. The game ended with a 48-20 win for the boys, making it a red and blue victory!
The Miners will travel to take on St. David on Friday, Oct. 4.
Ray’s Jason Day (#12) runs with the ball while Ray’s Mark Chester (#10) comes in to block. Photo by James Carnes
Superior’s Adam Sandoval (#81) with a punt return. Caleb Lopez (#5) comes in for the assist. Photo by Debbie Torres