Sports

PCSO, San Manuel U-16 softball team battle it out on the diamond

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) sent a softball team to play against the girls U – 16 (16 and younger) softball team of the San Manuel Summer Softball League. The game was called the Battle of the Diamond, and along with a raffle and steak dinner helped raise...

Ray District High School hosts annual Athletic Banquet

  Ray District High School held its Athletic Banquet on the night of Tuesday, May 22, at the high school courtyard,  to recognize the sports for the 2017-2018 school year. Sponsored by the Ray Booster Club, the banquet offered hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and...

Hayden announces award winners at Athletic Banquet

  Hayden High School recently recognized several student-athletes at its Athletic Banquet. Many of the Lobos athletic programs have continued to reach higher levels of success in recent seasons thanks to the effort and commitment shown by the players.   A...

State champs defeat Superior First Responders on foot, in field

  Last Saturday’s charity softball game, between the 1A State Champion Superior Pantherettes and the Superior Police and Fire Departments, proved two things after the champs’ 17 – 2 lopsided victory at the Superior Little League Field. 1. The Pantherettes can...

Sea Lions open 2018 season with a win

  The Sea Lions Swim Team traveled to Parkside (Florence Anthem) for the first swim meet of the 2018 Summer Season against the other six teams in the Central Arizona Swimming League.  The Sea Lions won the meet with 565 points, Parkside finished 2nd with 481...

Award winners announced at Superior Jr. High Sports Banquet

  Superior Jr. High recently announced its athletic award winners at the annual Sports Awards Banquet, which took place on Thursday, May 3, at the school.   Several student-athletes are multi-sport competitors and it showed at the banquet earlier this month...

Award winners announced at Superior Sr. High Sports Banquet

  Superior High School Principal and Athletic Director William Duarte emceed the annual Sports Awards Banquet, which took place on Wednesday, May 9, at the school.   Several of the Panthers athletic programs have achieved highest level of success, especially...

Bagdad thwarts Superior’s attempts at repeat history

  There is a reason repeat championships are rare in sports.   For the sixth-seeded Superior baseball team that reason was No. 1 Bagdad and starting pitcher Israel Loveall.   The Sultans took advantage of a couple of errors by the Panthers that led to a...