Copper Basin News

Ray MBB, Hayden WBB are one-and-done at State Tourney

  Exactly two weeks after suffering a 73 – 44 defeat in its regular-season finale against NFL Yet Academy, the No. 13 Ray boys’ basketball experienced a nearly identical fate in last Friday’s first-round state playoff game versus the No. 4 Eagles.   In what...

Ray’s Rodriguez, Yocum reach scoring milestone

  Ray girls’ basketball stars Shelby Yocum and Savannah Rodriguez each eclipsed 1,000 points scored earlier this season.   Rodriguez, a senior captain, reached the mark just before the holiday break in December and enters this weekend’s state tournament with...

Ray, Hayden basketball teams reach State Championship Tournament

  The Ray boys’ and girls’ basketball teams along with the Hayden girls’ team will begin their quest for the 2018 1A State Championship this week in Prescott.   The AIA announced the 16-team field, seedings and first-round games during its selection show...

Five young ladies vie for Pioneer Days Queen, Jr. Queen titles

  The 2018 Pioneer Days Queen contestants have been hard at work, earning points to see who will wear the crowns come March.   Two are competing for Pioneer Days Queen: Tahni Kame and Indigo Patterson. Three will be hoping for the title of Jr. Queen: Mia...

Along the Gila: Happy Ash-entine-izona Day?

What a choice we have this week! Wednesday, Feb. 14, is not only Valentine’s Day but also Ash Wednesday and Arizona Statehood Day. Ash Wednesday is by far the oldest observance, with Valentine’s Day coming second, but as an Arizona native this is...