Marana's Tiger Pride Stadium

The 50-yard-line view of the logo and artificial turf at Marana High School's football stadium at the school in Marana, Ariz., Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

In the late ’60s and early ’70s, the Tigers were a dominant state power in all sports. The ’67 football team was led by All-State running back Cleveland Colter and quarterback Tony Komadina, averaging 53 points per game, a state record. It beat Round Valley 21-7 in the title game. 


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