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.
Morenci softball team wins district title
Sports
Bernath brothers honored for dedication to Morenci athletics
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
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.
Morenci sophomore Gracie Snead makes a name for herself in powerlifting
MORENCI — Morenci sophomore powerlifter Gracie Snead is stacking more than just weight plates — she’s stacking championships.
Depleted, not defeated: Girls track and field preview
MORENCI — The 2025 varsity girls track and field team will rely heavily on individual performances this year changing pace from the relay strength of its 2024 version.
Small numbers, big talent: Boys track and field preview
MORENCI — The 2025 varsity boys track and field team will once again battle low numbers this spring, but still has enough potential to shine.
Success in other sports shortens softball practice time, but team hopes to finish strong
MORENCI — Sometimes success creates more challenges. The 2025 Morenci varsity softball team will face those challenges head on.
A season of change for Morenci baseball
MORENCI — Spring has sprung and Morenci’s varsity baseball team is rife with anticipation for the season that lies ahead. The Bulldogs welcome a new head coach, a larger roster and 12 additional games from just a year ago.
Bowling team’s two seniors wrap up high school careers
MORENCI — The Morenci bowling team is in an unusual position this year — that of having the entire team graduate at once.
Morenci competitive cheer shows steady improvement over rebuilding season
MORENCI — It was a rebuilding season for Morenci’s varsity competitive cheer team, but it was also a season of steady improvement for the squad.
“Each time we competed, our scores went up,” said coach Robyn Taylor.