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Panthers roll to season-opening win

Superior’s Gabriel Otero (#25) brings down a Valley Union player in the Friday night shutout in the season opener. Photo by Phalicitee ‘Pinky’ Thomas   The Superior football team began the defense of its state championship with a performance reminiscent of many...

Bagdad ends Panthers’ winning streak

Superior Panthers   Dating back to last season, the Superior football team entered last Friday’s game at Bagdad riding a 12-game winning streak. Due partially to questionable circumstances, that streak ended following a 48 – 40 defeat in the Panthers’ first road...

Miner swimmers swimming fast at season opener

2019 San Manuel Miner Swim Team (Photo courtesy Apuron Photography)   The Miner Swimmers traveled to the Terra Del Sol Pool in Tucson to compete with Palo Verde High School.   The Miners swam some fast times but were outnumbered by enough that the score was...

San Manuel defeats Tombstone for first victory

Noah Huerta evading Tombstone tackle on his way to a touchdown. Photo by M. Schofield   The San Manuel football team turned the tables a bit following a pair of lopsided losses to open the season by defeating visiting Tombstone last Friday, 26 – 15, for its first...

Ray routs Lincoln Prep for first win of the year

Ray High Bearcats   Playing its third-straight road game to open the season, the Ray football team notched its first victory of the year, defeating Lincoln Prep last Friday, 54 – 8.   It was an encouraging performance by Bearcats following a lopsided loss at...

Hayden starts season with win

Hayden’s Jorge Rodriguez (33) evades a Mogollon defender.   The Hayden football team finally opened its season last Friday, defeating visiting Mogollon, 38 – 20. The Lobos were the last of the Copper Area teams to play their first game.   “The team played...

Copper Corridor High School Volleyball Scoreboard

Superior’s Mckenna Duarte (2). Photo by Phalicitee ‘Pinky’ Thomas Sept. 3 Ray – 3, Academy of Tucson – 0  Immaculate Heart – 3 (25-23, 23-25, 11-25, 25-18,15-11), San Manuel – 2 Hayden – 3, Superior – 0  Sept. 4 Ray – 1, San Tan Foothills – 3 (19-25, 25-16,...

Miner swimmers ready for 2019 season

2019 San Manuel Miner Swim Team (Photo courtesy Apuron Photography)   The Miner Swim Team is practicing at the Mammoth Pool again this year while the San Manuel Pool awaits repairs.  The team has had many good practices both in the pool and in the weight...

Superior prepared to defend state championship

Superior Panthers   After winning its first state title in 54 years last season, the Superior football program doesn’t expect another 50-plus years to pass before winning another state championship. As a matter of fact, the Panthers are poised to win another...

No luck needed: Yuma Catholic defeats San Manuel, 62 – 7

San Manuel Miners   Give 2A San Manuel credit for scheduling tough opponents, but the Miners were no match for 3A title contender Yuma Catholic in the Miners’ home opener last Friday night. The Shamrocks didn’t need any luck in their 62 – 7 victory.   The...