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Lizzette Campa flies over the hurdles. Marcus Martinez | SMHS
Taylor Woods pushes through.
Marcus Martinez | SMHS
Tylor Montez hustles to catch up his Globe competitor.
Marcus Martinez | SMHS
Randy Verdugo works to outpace his competition.
Marcus Martinez | SMHS
Nicole Primero-Predgo takes off, baton in hand.
Marcus Martinez | SMHS
San Manuel Miner
The San Manuel men’s and women’s track and field teams finished in first place at the San Manuel April Qualifier on April 9, 2014. Seven teams competed at the 17-event meet.
The following Miners women’s team members had first place finishes: Amara Apuron, Andrea Castaneda, Melissa Flores, and Eneida Quintero (4x800m Relay), Lizette Campa (100m Hurdles, 400m), Jade Willard (Pole Vault), Analisa Robles (Discus Throw), Theresa Sweeney (Shot Put), Eneida Quintero (800m, 1600m), Lizette Campa, Esperanza Carbajal, Nicole Primero-Predigo, and Jade Willard (4x100m Relay), and Andrea Castaneda (3200m).
Miners men’s team first place finishers included: Andres Rodriguez (110m Hurdles), Jared Gonzales (300m Hurdles), Colton Stratton (800m), Carlos Salas (Pole Vault), and Michael Sanchez (Discus Throw).
A full listing of individual and teams results from the meet can be found at http://bit.ly/1p7EGb0.
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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