Sports

Superior Panthers: Defending champs win 6 of last 8

  The defending 1A State Champion Superior baseball team has won six of its last eight games after a season-opening 6 – 4 loss to Globe.   The Panthers defeated Mogollon 13 – 7 on the road last Tuesday for one of those six victories.   Superior had...

Miners defeat Gilbert Classical Academy, 14 – 4

  The San Manuel baseball team made quick work of GCA in a 14 – 4 mercy-rule victory last Wednesday. The win was the Miners’ fourth of the season.   Sophomores Ceazar Guerrero and Javy Tamayo each had two hits in the win. Louis Chavez, Jesse Apodaca and...

Bearcats rout Miners, stay undefeated

  The Ray baseball team improved 5-0-1 following a 16 – 1 victory against San Manuel last Friday.   Anthony Lopez went 2-for-3, including a double, with a team-high three RBI. The Cats pounded out 11 hits, including five extra-base hits – Lopez’ double in...

Defending champion Ray remains unbeaten

  The defending 1A State Champion Ray softball team improved to 4 – 0 following a 14 – 0 shutout victory against 2A San Manuel last Friday.   The Lady Cats took advantage of their six hits and five walks to score 14 runs.   Junior Tara Lorona led the...

Copper Corridor basketball players garner postseason honors

  The conclusion of the 2017-18 basketball season means the release of postseason honors by several publications and organizations throughout the state. Players in and around the Copper Corridor area were recognized for their performance this season.   The...

Superior Junior Panthers, Lady Panthers open season

  The Superior Junior High Panthers softball and baseball teams opened up the season in San Manuel on Monday, Feb. 26. The baseball team looked good, easily defeating the Miners 13 to 3. On the softball field, the Lady Panthers lost to the Miners 14 to 3.  ...

Sea Lions Swimmers had eventful February

  During the month of February, the Sea Lions Swim Team competed in four different swim meets around the State.  This is the time of year that Junior Olympics and State Championship Meets are held.  To earn a spot at these meets, swimmers must achieve...

Baseball, softball seasons start for Hayden Jr. High

  The Hayden Junior High Lobos softball and baseball teams traveled to Oracle for their first games of the new season on Monday, Feb. 26. The Lobo baseball team came away with an easy win over the Mt. Vista Cougars 15 to 1. The Lady Lobos softball team fell to...