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A Hayden defender brings down Ray’s Jeron Coleman (44). James Carnes | CBN
Bearcat defenders work with Nathan Molar (22) to bring down the Hayden ball carrier.
James Carnes | CBN
Ray’s Fabian Valenzuela (18) and Hayden’s Michael Guerrero (81) stretch to catch the football. James Carnes | CBN
Copper Basin News
The Ray football team entered last week’s game versus rival Hayden winless in their first three games of the season, which were all lopsided losses. But the Cats were apparently motivated to spoil Hayden’s home opener, defeating the Lobos 30 – 14 to pick up their first win of the year.
Hayden has now lost two games in-a-row after a season opening win at Arete Prep.
The Lobos will look to end their losing streak at Chandler Prep this Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Ray has a bye this week, giving them two weeks to prepare for sixth-ranked Superior on Sept. 25.
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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