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The Coconino Panthers scored first in the 4A quarterfinals Friday, but Cactus reeled off 41 straight points as the Cobras advanced to the semifinals with a 41-7 win. Tyson Fousel broke off a 54-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and the Panthers trailed 13-7 at halftime. The Cobras scored a touchdown on their firstFull Story

The Coconino Panthers football team won their second straight 4A Grand Canyon Region title this season and have taken home numerous region honors. Head coach Mike Lapsley was named Region Coach of the Year, running back/linebacker Manuel Cardoza was Region Player of the Year and running back Zach Bennett was named Region Offensive Player ofFull Story

The NAU men’s basketball team was supposed to begin their season in Tucson Wednesday night against the Arizona Wildcats. NAU Athletics announced today the game has been canceled due to the result of an isolated COVID-19 incident within the Lumberjacks men’s basketball program. NAU Athletic Director Mike Marlow said in a statement; “Our top priorityFull Story

The third-seeded Coconino Panthers amassed 481 yards of total offense as they knocked off the 14th-seeded Estrella Foothills Wolves, 35-22, in a 4A play-in game at Cromer Stadium Friday night. Ryan Seery was 8-of-11 for 203 yards and three touchdowns, Malcom Morris rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns and Tyson Fousel added 90 yardsFull Story

Zach Bennett had 29 carries for 165 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Coconino Panthers to their fourth straight win over Flagstaff, beating the Eagles 28-7 to win the Flagstaff City Championship. The Panthers amassed 408 yards of total offense and held the Eagles offense scoreless. The Eagles only score came off a 47Full Story

The NAU basketball season is quickly approaching, with the first games on the road Wednesday, November 25th. The men’s team will head to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats, while the NAU women will go to Las Vegas to play UNLV. Both teams’ home will be at the Rolle Activity Center this season. NAUFull Story

Both Flagstaff and Coconino landed in the top-16 of the 4A rankings released Tuesday. The Coconino Panthers are the fourth-ranked team in 4A and the 13th-ranked team in the Open Division. The Panthers sit comfortably in fourth, nearly two-full points up on American Leadership Academy Queen Creek and just a shade under Cactus for third.Full Story

The preseason Big Sky Basketball teams were announced today. For the women, Khiarica Rasheed was named the conference’s Preseason MVP. Rasheed scored nearly 19 points a game in 20 Big Sky games last season. The Lumberjack senior was the only NAU player to also be named to the preseason All-Conference Team. On the men’s side,Full Story

The Flagstaff Eagles and Coconino Panthers each won Friday night, which sets up the 52nd Flagstaff City Championship game for the 4A Grand Canyon Region title. The Panthers trailed Mingus at halftime, 21-14, but Coconino outscored the Marauders 14-0 in the second half for the 35-21 win. Tyson Fousel had 146 yards and three touchdownsFull Story

The Coconino Panthers amassed 434 yards rushing and used an over eight minute drive in the third quarter to beat the Bradshaw Mountain Bears 38-14 at Cromer Stadium Friday night. Senior running back Zach Bennett had 30 carries for 224 yards and three touchdowns, including a highlight 85-yard touchdown run. Senior Manuel Cardoza had 12Full Story