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Hayden tries to advance the ball down the field in Friday night’s game against Ray. James Carnes | Copper Basin News
Lobos RB Santiago Pena is tackled by a Bearcats’ defender.
James Carnes | Copper Basin News
Hayden RB Santiago Pena rushes down the field on Friday versus the Bearcats.
James Carnes | Copper Basin News
Copper Basin News
The Hayden football team lost its fourth-straight game last week at rival Ray, 32 – 6. The fourth-ranked Bearcats were celebrating Homecoming.
The Lobos’ defense has been the problem during the losing streak. It’s allowing almost 52 points per game over the past four games. On the other hand, the offense is only averaging about 15 points per game.
Against Ray, Overall Player of the Game Emmett Sims recorded 12 tackles. Offensively, sophomore running back Brandon Cruz led the Lobos with 55 rushing yards and a touchdown. Cruz was named the Offensive Player of the Game for his efforts.
On defense, the Lobos were led by sophomore John Henry Goana who finished with 16 tackles against the Bearcats. He also had a fumble recovery. Cruz recorded an interception in the game.
The Lobos host St. David this Friday at 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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