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...
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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...
Hayden, Superior close out volleyball seasons
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Corridor ladies are finishing up their Fall season on the volleyball court. The Hayden volleyball team closed out their season last week with two home games. The girls began with a win over San Manuel beating them 3-0. Their last game of...
Playoff dreams end for Superior Panthers; Hayden to face Desert Christian Friday
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The Superior high school football team competed in the first round of the 1A State Football Playoffs. The Panthers traveled to El Capitan on Saturday, Oct. 26, for an 11 a.m. game. The Panthers put up a fight, breaking past El Capitan's...
Season winding down for Copper Corridor volleyball
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The season is starting to wind down for the Copper Corridor volleyball teams, but they will continue going strong to the end. Hayden and Ray began their week facing off in the Lobo gym. The Lady Lobos put up a fight, but it was a tough 2-3 loss....
Rivals Hayden, Ray face off on the grid iron; Hayden and Superior head into the playoffs
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Area News After a couple years off, the Ray-Hayden rivalry football game was once again on the schedule. It was a tough game for the hosts, the Bearcats. After the traditional ceremonial police escort to the football field,...
San Manuel wins Central Junior High League 8-Man Football Championship
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Even in junior high sports, it all comes down to two teams facing off for the title of champions. This year, the two teams rising to the top of the Central Junior High League were two Copper Corridor teams. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the San Manuel...