Sports

Hayden-Winkelman free throwers win district Hoop Shoot

  Kearny Elks Lodge #2478 is proud to announce that two local youths placed first and second in the Arizona East District Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest. After winning the local Kearny Elks Lodge contest, the kids competed at the Arizona East District contest on...

Lobos to send three wrestlers to state tourney

  The Hayden High School wrestling team traveled to Payson to compete in the Division IV Section III Sectional Tournament. Hayden had eight Lobos wrestling to see if they could punch their ticket for state. The other teams that were wrestling were: ALA Anthem, ALA...

Miners to send four to state wrestling tournament

  On Saturday, Feb. 15, the San Manuel boys wrestling team traveled to Morenci to compete in the Division IV Section IV Sectional Wrestling Tournament. Other teams competing in this tournament were: Morenci, Wilcox, Benson, Bisbee, Catalina, Pima, Round Valley,...

San Manuel Copper Classic Motorcycle Race to return on March 8, 2025

  Well, we will be at it again. The Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) will be hosting the 19th running of the San Manuel Copper Classic motorcycle race on Saturday, March 8, 2025. This year will be offering a new racing format called a Dual Scramble.   TRS will...

San Manuel, Superior on the courts during the holiday week

By Nathaniel A. Lopez While the kids were celebrating an early holiday and a short week, some of the students at San Manuel and Superior high schools were hard at work – on the basketball courts. Last week the San Manuel girls’ basketball team kept it light on the...

Winter season opens for Panthers, Bearcats, Miners

By Nathaniel A. Lopez The winter season has opened for three Copper Corridor teams. Hayden starts their season Dec. 2. The Superior girls basketball team opened up their season with a busy schedule this past week. The Lady Panthers traveled to Globe to take on the...

Hayden wins back-to-back state championships

  The Hayden Lobos have done it again, and claimed another back-to-back state title, this time on the football field.   On Saturday, Nov. 16, the battle for the 1A state football championship took place on Ed Anderson Field at Coronado High School in Scottsdale. The...

Basketball seasons opening this week for three Copper Corridor teams

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   Football and volleyball have ended and now it’s time for the cagers to shine. Superior, Ray and San Manuel open their winter seasons this week. Superior The Lady Panthers and Panthers are preparing for a busy opening week on the basketball...

Volleyball season ends for Ray, San Manuel

By Nathaniel A. Lopez The 2024 volleyball season is officially over for the last two Copper Corridor teams. The Ray volleyball team closed out their 2024 season this past week. The Lady 'Cats traveled to take on Patagonia Union. It was a tough loss for the girls with...