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The Varsity Lady Bearcats were back at work practicing for the second half of the season on Monday (although they took a small break for a photo). They are on the court Friday against Arete Prep. James Carnes | CBN
Copper Area News
Now that the holiday break has ended for local area schools, the basketball season kick into high gear as sectional play and the race for the playoffs begin. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams at all of the schools in the Copper Corridor area return to the court this week. Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule for each team:
SUPERIOR
Panthers:Jan. 12 vs. Ray and Jan. 13 at Duncan. All games are scheduled for 7 p.m.
Lady Panthers:Jan. 8 vs. Gilbert Classical Academy, Jan. 12 vs. Ray, and Jan. 13 at Duncan. All games are scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
RAY
Bearcats:Jan. 8 vs. Arete Prep, Jan. 12 at Superior, and Jan. 13 vs. San Manuel. All games are scheduled for 7 p.m.
Lady Bearcats:Jan. 8 vs. Arete Prep, Jan. 12 at Superior, and Jan. 13 vs. San Manuel. All games are scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
HAYDEN
Lobos:Jan. 8 vs. San Tan Foothills. Game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Lady Lobos:Jan. 8 vs. San Tan Foothills and Jan. 12 at Gilbert Classical Academy. All games are scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
SAN MANUEL
Miners:Jan. 6 at San Tan Foothills, Jan. 8 vs. Miami, and Jan. 13 at Ray. All games are scheduled for 7 p.m.
Lady Miners:Jan. 6 at San Tan Foothills, Jan. 8 vs. Miami, and Jan. 13 at Ray. All games are scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Andrew Luberda began writing for Copper Area News Publishers (CANP) in February 2013 after working 15 years in Healthcare Financial Management. Andy covers sports for 11 high schools. His stories are published in Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner and Superior Sun, in addition to the San Tan Valley Daily PRSS and CopperArea websites. Additionally, he has written human interest stories and business profiles. In May 2012, he earned an AAS in Sports Management at Central Arizona College before graduating with a BS in Communication from Arizona State University in 2014. He and his wife, Kelli, have three sons – AJ, Kyle, and Kade.
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