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Boys track and field team finishes season strong

June 6, 2025 by Ryan McDowell

Wyatt Berger, left, takes the baton from Kevin Kaufman in the 4x1 relay during the April 29 home meet against Whiteford. (Photo by Lilly Roger, Morenci yearbook staff) — Wyatt Berger, left, takes the baton from Kevin Kaufman in the 4×1 relay during the April 29 home meet against Whiteford. (Photo by Lilly Roger, Morenci yearbook staff)

MORENCI — The Morenci varsity boys track and field team crowned four regional champs, sent six athletes to the MHSAA State Finals meet, and broke a school record this year.

Strong performances highlight girls track and field season

June 6, 2025 by Ryan McDowell

Emma Williams, who went on to qualify for state, runs in the 400m dash in an April 29 meet against Whiteford. (Photo by Lilly Roger, Morenci yearbook staff)

MORENCI — The Morenci varsity girls track and field team had two athletes compete in MHSAA State Finals meet and crowned a regional champion this year.

Good teamwork leads to improved season for Bulldog baseball

June 6, 2025 by Ryan McDowell

Drew Joughin goes up to bat during the April 11 home game against Fayette. (Photo by Jayla McCowan, Morenci yearbook staff)

MORENCI — The Morenci varsity baseball team entered the 2025 season with excitement and high expectations after a one-win season just a year ago.

Morenci softball team wins district title

June 2, 2025 by Ryan McDowell

Morenci softball players celebrate after defeating Waldron 10-1 to win the district title on May 30. — Morenci softball players celebrate after defeating Waldron 10-0 to win the district title on May 30. (Photo by Ashley Joughin)

MORENCI — It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The Morenci varsity softball team understood that from the jump and overcame a slow start to the season en route to a district championship.

Bernath brothers honored for dedication to Morenci athletics

May 15, 2025 by Advocate staff

From left to right: School board members Art Erbskorn, Rebecca Berger, and Brandon Stover; Kenneth and Ronald Bernath; and school board members Perry Cox, Heather Sarnac, and Jodi Kruse. (Photo courtesy of Morenci Area Schools)

At the April 28 meeting of the Morenci Area Schools Board of Education, Ronald and Kenneth Bernath were formally recognized for their dedication to the district’s athletic programs.

Twin power

May 7, 2025 by Ryan McDowell

Wyatt and Zach Stevens, Zach and Zoey Martinez, and Abby and Chelsea Pierce are all seniors at Morenci High School this year. (Photo by Ryan McDowell)

MORENCI — What are the odds? Twins aren’t that common, so three sets of twins in one class, in a high school with fewer than 200 students, seems unlikely.

And yet, Morenci High School’s class of 2025 has just that.

Wyatt and Zach Stevens, Abby and Chelsea Pierce, and Zoey and Zach Martinez are all set to graduate in May. All six were born and raised in Morenci and have all been multisport athletes during their time in the school system.