TIGERS WIN! Reclaiming Copper Kettle with 45 - 8 Win over Vandals!

Franco leads the Tiger offense in 'a total team effort.'

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Globe Senior Quarterback Jaeger Franco strides out gaining a Tiger first down.

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Junior Kicker Nicholas Enfield went 4 for 5 with his extra points as well as kicking a field goal and catching a two point conversion.

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Miami Senior Noah Combs' speed helped the Miami return game.

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Miami Junior Running Back Hector Mariscal powers through several Tiger tacklers.

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Freshman Running Back Devron De La torre runs up the middle with his first of two carries of the night. He found the endzone on his second rushing attempt.

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State Farm Agent Cami Lucero donated $1000 to the Globe Tigers.

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State Farm Agent Cami Lucero presented a $1000 check to the Vandals.

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Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2025 10:37 am

We had a police escort to the game, 1,000 fans cheering. I told them to enjoy it and play hard. These boys earned it.”

Globe head coach Brady Hoff

By Tory Satter

Globe is bringing the Copper Kettle back home. In the 111th meeting of one of Arizona’s oldest and fiercest rivalries, the Tigers rolled past Miami 45-8 on Friday night, reclaiming the storied trophy after it spent six of the last seven years in Vandal territory.

The Tigers wasted no time setting the tone. Senior quarterback Jaeger Franco delivered the kind of performance that will be talked about long after the kettle cools, using both his arm and legs to keep Miami’s defense off balance. A gutsy fourth-down scramble early in the first quarter kept a drive alive and signaled Globe’s determination. By halftime, Franco had thrown for a touchdown, completed a two-point conversion, and rushed for another as Globe built a commanding 17-0 lead.

“We all played well. It was a great team win,” Franco said afterward. “I couldn’t be happier for this team. It was a total team effort.”

The momentum only grew after halftime. Franco broke loose for a 48-yard touchdown run on the opening possession of the third quarter, then connected with sophomore Landon Rios on a 50-yard scoring strike. Sophomore Braden Wager added a one-yard plunge, and freshman Devron De La Torre capped the scoring spree with a five-yard run. By the time the fourth quarter began, Globe held a 45-0 advantage, and the Copper Kettle was all but secured.

Miami refused to quit. Junior Hector Mariscal, who opened the game with a 23-yard dash, broke through late with a 55-yard touchdown run and added the two-point conversion to help the Vandals avoid the shutout. Senior Noah Combs gave a gritty performance as quarterback in the wildcat formation, wide receiver, and return man, while junior Raejon Way hauled in a pair of solid receptions.

Globe head coach Brady Hoff praised his team’s preparation and the electric atmosphere. “We had a police escort to the game, 1,000 fans cheering. I told them to enjoy it and play hard,” Hoff said. “These boys earned it.”

Friday’s win wasn’t just about reclaiming a trophy — it was about honoring a century-old tradition and adding one more chapter to a rivalry that has defined two towns for generations.