The annual Copper Kettle Bowl between longtime rivals Globe and Miami high schools took place on Sept. 15 at Miami’s recently renovated Ragus Stadium. The Vandals won 15-6 and led the entire game, reclaiming the Copper Kettle after the Tigers held it for the past year. After a long drought, the Vandals brought the trophy to its campus in 2018 and have held it for five of the past six years. The first Copper Kettle game took place in 1947.

Miami players hold the coveted trophy aloft after taking it back from the rival Tigers on Sept. 15.
Copper Kettle photos by Mary Yazzie

The Vandals Cheer Squad had a lot to cheer about as the Miami football team reclaimed the Copper Kettle trophy for the fourth time in the past five years.

Freshman Raejon Way eyes the finish line. Photos by Tory Satter

Sophomore Noah Combs and Freshman Ryder Guerrero racing to the finish line.

Sophomore Ashley Perez running strong for the Lady Vandals.

Senior Erin Tewawina finishing strong for the Braves Cross Country team.

Junior Demyen Andrews in a full sprint finishing the 3.1 mile course.

Freshman Talen Pechuli finishing the race with heart and determination.

Sophomore Running Back Leshawn Browning battles through a tackler to gain extra yards.

Sophomore Quarterback Nathan Cosen runs up the middle with the help of his offensive line.