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San Manuel Miners
The San Manuel football team won its third-straight game last Friday night, defeating Miami on the road, 26 – 12.
“Our kids really stepped and held their own against a team that came out fighting hard at the beginning,” Miners’ head coach Daniel Williams told the San Manuel Miner. “We started a little slow but picked it up and took charge.”
The Miners’ defense got the scoring started when Benny Laguna intercepted a Vandals’ pass and returned it 80 yards for a pick-six.
“All of our guys on defense played a great game,” Williams said.
Quarterback Caleb Quintero threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Diego Sierra. The Miners’ signal caller also rushed for a score.
Running back Christian Velasquez ran for 108 yards and a touchdown in the win.
“We’re gelling team,” Williams said. “Everyone is getting their opportunity to shine.”
Up next: Globe at San Manuel on Friday, Sept. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 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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