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Ray RB Robbin Newman (33) looks for room to run against Valley Union last Friday night. James Carnes | Copper Basin
Bearcats’ QB Destry Yocum (5) breaks away from Valley Union defenders.
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RB Robbin Newman (33) carries Blue Devils’ defenders as he picks up extra yards.
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The Ray High School Spiritline was on hand Friday night to cheer their team to victory. James Carnes | Copper Basin
Copper Basin News
The seventh-ranked Bearcats bounced back nicely from last week’s season opening loss to Pima, defeating the visiting tenth-ranked Valley Union Blue Devils in their home opener, 48 – 20.
The ‘Cats, who fell to second-ranked Pima last week, 50 – 25, are now 1 – 1 on the season. They travel to Duncan this Friday to take on a Wildkats team coming off back-to-back wins against Joseph City and Arete Prep. The Wildkats are 2 – 1 on the season.
The game is scheduled for 7:00 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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