While Coconino's win against Poston Butte wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Broncos 6-4. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Broncos: they've now won three in a row.

Norah Kennelly
| 03/06/26 @ Poston Butte | 9 |
| 03/03/26 vs Paradise Honors | 7 |
| 02/28/26 vs Liberty | 7 |
| 02/26/26 vs Deer Valley | 9 |
| 02/25/26 @ Peoria | 8 |
Norah Kennelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma Kennelly was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Katelynn Yazzie, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Coconino's record is now 5-2. As for Poston Butte, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Looking ahead, Coconino will face off against ALA - West Foothills at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Poston Butte, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Apache Junction at 3:45 p.m. on the 16th.
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