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Miners come out strong in season opener, post 66-6 win over Ray

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The San Manuel football team geared up, and took to the field for the first time last Friday. Hosting the Ray Bearcats, the Miners started the season off with a big victory. The final score of the game was 66-6.   “For the first game of...

Ray Jr. High Volleyball splits games with Superior

  Last week, Ray’s seventh and eighth grade volleyball teams faced off against Superior. The younger team won both sets against Superior while the eighth graders took their first loss of the season, losing to Superior in two sets.   “I am so happy with both...

Bearcats suffer hard loss to Miners

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The Ray Bearcats traveled to San Manuel last Friday to compete in their second football game of the season. With hopes to redeem themselves from the last game utterly dashed, the Bearcats returned home with another loss.   San Manuel...

Lobos fall to Mustangs

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   Last Friday, Aug. 27, the Hayden Lobos traveled to Mogollon to face off against the Mustangs. After putting up a fight, the Lobos came home with a hard loss. The final score was 0-54.   “Tough loss!” coach John Estrada said. “They beat us...

Lobos post big win over Frogs in season opener

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News   On Friday, August 20, the Hayden Lobos kicked off their football season with a big 32-12 win at home against Salome.    “We played okay. We have lots of room for improvement. We need to keep working hard,”...

Bearcats stymied by Valley Union’s offense, defense

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News   The Bearcats football team traveled to Valley Union last Friday to start their season. Unfortunately, the team was unable to come home with the victory.   The Bearcats had a hard time keeping Valley Union's offense...

Ray heads out of town for season opener Friday

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News   The Ray football team will begin its season on Friday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., traveling to Valley Union to face off against the Blue Devils. This will be the team’s first game in over a year, since they decided to sit out...

Hayden to face off at home against Salome

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News   After sitting out for the 2020-21 season, the Hayden Lobos are set to return to the football field on Friday, Aug. 20, with a freedom game (non-region) against Salome. This will be the home opener for the Lobos. Kickoff...

Sea Lions swim fast at League Championship Meet

The Sea Lions Swim Team earned 27 medals at the championship meet in Coolidge. Photo courtesy Apuron Photography   The Central Arizona League Championship Swim Meet was held at the Coolidge Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 24.  The cool and rainy weather caused the...

Sea Lions win against Globe in home swim meet

  The Sea Lions hosted the Globe Piranhas on Saturday, July 17, at the Mammoth Pool.  The Sea Lions won the meet 1066 to 266.  The Sea Lions achieved 82 best times and won 74 (out of the 88) events at the meet.     The Sea Lions have had...