Coconino beach volleyball team ends the season with a loss to Northwest Christian but sees promising future ahead, with a young team showing significant improvement.

By the Numbers
  • The Panthers finished the season with a record of 4-6 (1-2 Section Four).
  • Coconino's top duo, Ava Gray and Lucy Stiegler, have a 6-1 record together this spring.
Yes, But

The loss in the season finale kept Coconino out of the top 16 needed to earn a berth to the state tournament.

State of Play
  • Coconino beach volleyball season ended with a 4-6 record, showing improvement with a young team.
  • The Panthers' future looks promising despite missing out on a state tournament berth.
  • The team's underclassmen have made significant strides and competitiveness against higher-ranked opponents.
  • The top duo, Ava Gray and Lucy Stiegler, are likely to participate in the Division II pairs tournament.
What's Next

Coconino's focus shifts to offseason training and preparation for the upcoming seasons to continue building on the progress made.

Bottom Line

Despite a season-ending loss, Coconino's beach volleyball team is optimistic about the future due to the significant improvement shown by the young players, with a strong emphasis on offseason training and commitment for continued success.