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Superior Sun
The Lady Panthers’ volleyball team started its season in grand fashion, sweeping its match versus the Hayden Lobos, 3 – 0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-10).
Outside hitter Arianna San Miguel was named Player of the Match for her performance against the Lobos, serving for nine points and one ace. Head coach Cheryl Lopez also recognized the play of Lindsay Duarte “for her excellent middle play on the net.”
Pinky Thomas led the team with three kills and two blocks. Gabby Salcido, Cierra Navarrette and Hunter Flanagan each had two aces in the match. Flanagan also led the team with two digs.
The Panthers face Duncan on the road in their next match on September 10. Upcoming schedule: @ Globe (Sept 11) and @ Joseph City (Sept 12).
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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