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Superior Sun
The Lady Panthers volleyball team is making it look easy in the early season. They have swept all three matches they have played so far, going 3 – 0 to start the season.
Superior defeated Duncan and Globe last Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. They played Joseph City last Friday but results were not available at press time.
Junior Gabby Salcido was named Player of the Game in the victory over Duncan. She recorded 13 service points, including three aces. She also led the team with four kills. Pinky Thomas recorded two blocks and Hunter Flanagan had seven digs to lead the Panthers. Janessa Perez, Cierra Navarrette, and Salcido were next with five digs each.
The Panthers next scheduled match is at Ray on September 25 at 5:00 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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