A week after a lopsided loss to Mogollon, the Ray football team rebounded with a one-sided victory last Friday night, defeating Phoenix Day School for the Deaf on the road, 72 – 0. The win improved the Bearcats’ record to 2 – 1. “We were more prepared...
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Hayden Lobos battle back, can’t overcome early errors
It’s been said that it’s not how you start, but how you finish. It was, however, about the start for the Hayden football team last Friday. The Lobos finished well against Mogollon after falling behind 24 – 0, but they couldn’t complete the comeback in a...
Copper Area Volleyball Results
San Manuel The Lady Miners picked up their first win of the year last Thursday, defeating Immaculate Heart in Tucson, 3 – 1 (24-26, 25-16, 25-20, 25-14). Senior Ashley Madrid led the San Manuel attack with 12 kills. Senior libero Samantha Roan had 14...
Lightning fast: even Mother Nature can’t slow Superior
Neither a four-hour bus ride, a lightning delay, nor Valley Union could slow state-title contender Superior last Friday night. The Panthers dominated for the second-straight game, defeating the Blue Devils, 54 – 0. In two games so far, the Panthers have...
Miner swimmers ready for 2018 season
The Miner Swim Team has had to make some adjustments this year. The San Manuel Pool is under repairs so the team is practicing at the Mammoth Pool. Despite the logistics challenges, the team has had many good practices including work in the weight...
San Manuel football hoping early tough schedule pays off later
At quick glance, the results after San Manuel’s first two football games don’t indicate many positives, but that depends on whose viewpoint it is. In two losses, the Miners have been outscored, 104 – 6. In Yuma Catholic and Benson, the Miners...
Hayden wins season opener
The Hayden football team won its season opener last Friday, defeating Phoenix Day School for the Deaf on the road, 56 – 8. The Lobos led 24 – 0 at the end of the first quarter and 50 – 0 at halftime. “I was pleased with our performance,” Hayden...
Ray Bearcat football ‘flat’ in loss
On a night when weather delays and postponed games were common across the state, Ray’s game versus visiting Mogollon was moved to Saturday last week. The change didn’t have a positive effect on the Bearcats, who suffered a lopsided 68 – 16 defeat against...
Superior wins in all three phases on the field, leads to rout on scoreboard
The Superior football team dominated Mayer on offense, defense and special teams last Friday night on the road, leading to a lopsided 50 – 0 victory in the season opener for both teams. “Our experience shined, although we still had some mental mistakes,”...
Experience key to Lady Miners turnaround
As the San Manuel girls’ volleyball team continues preparation for the upcoming season, it’s clear the Miners have enough experience to orchestrate a one-year turnaround after finishing 4 – 14 a year ago. Head coach Patty St. Jeor has had her team on the...