by The Ray and San Manuel cross country teams started their seasons last week.
The Bearcats competed at the Payson Multiple Invitational last Wednesday while the Miners hosted Pusch Ridge, Tanque Verde, The Gregory School, Ft. Thomas, and Tohono O’Odham, also last Wednesday, Aug. 29.
Gilbert Pinedo heads in for a first place finish for San Manuel. Photo by Apuron Photography
Teaha Dockum runs X Country for San Manuel. Photo by Margaret Schofield
Sean Strand competes for Miner X Country. Photo by Margaret Schofield
Andy Luberda (1149 Posts)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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