Every week, NAZ Today's highlights an athlete that shows excellence on and off the field. This week we visit Flagstaff High School to meet Stephen Canizales.
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Each week NAZ Today highlights an athlete that shows excellence on and off the filed. This week we head over to Flagstaff High School to highlight a girls softball superstar. READ MORE
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Sports Reporter Johnny Crane talks with sophomore goalkeeper Lianna Albert about the sensation of winning the 4A Girls Soccer State Championship. READ MORE
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Every Wednesday we highlight a high school athlete that has shown excellence on and off the court. Sports reporter Mitchell McKenzie went over to Coconino High School to highlight girls basketball star, Kiana Manuelito. READ MORE
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Sports reporter Johnny Crane talks about the Flagstaff Eagles Boy's soccer team making a postseason run and talks to senior striker Greysen Shawler-founts about his last season. READ MORE
Monday, November 18, 2019
NAZ Today's sports reporter Jasmine Navarrete takes us to the court where we take a look at Flagstaff High's Girls Volleyball season. Flagstaff High was on a short-lived high in the playoffs until this past Saturday's game where they were defeated. READ MORE
Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Coconino High School Panthers are currently number four in Grand Canyon Region, and they are pushing hard to win the last four regular season games. Head Coach Daniel Vander Valk says the only way make it to the championships is to focus on the fundamentals. READ MORE
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
Athlete of the Week Casey Auza is a senior at Northland Preparatory Academy. NAZ Today Reporter, Raj Gagliardi, reports Auza says she has been exposed to softball since she was a child. READ MORE
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
This week's standout athlete is Coconino High School's Kyle Casados. The junior is a varsity player for both the football and baseball teams, but says baseball is the sport he is most passionate about. READ MORE
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
The Girls Basketball Team at Coconino High School has a standout player in Kiana Manuelito. The sophomore is a lifelong basketball player whose love of the sport is inspired by her parents. READ MORE
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Coconino and Flagstaff High School cheerleaders -- including some special olympics athletes -- competed at Sinagua Middle School Tuesday. READ MORE
Saturday, December 08, 2018
The lady Coconino Panthers entered the elite eight of the Pepsi Holiday Tournament tonight after beating Poston Butte the night before. READ MORE
The Flagstaff Eagles came into the Pepsi Holiday Tournament with fresh legs as they had a first round bye going into the elite eight as they waited to play either Greyhills or Snowflake. READ MORE
Thursday, December 06, 2018
The Pepsi Holiday Tournament of the 2018 season kicked off tonight at Sinagua Middle School and the lady Coconino Panthers took on the lady Poston Butte Broncos from San Tan Valley in the first round. READ MORE
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
This past Tuesday the Coconino lady Panthers hosted the Mohave lady Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds came in looking to break their losing streak, having their last win since November 30. READ MORE
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
It is not everyday sports fans get to see a team held to only single digits. READ MORE
It is not everyday sports fans get to see a team held to only single digits. READ MORE
Past Tuesday night the Flagstaff Boys basketball hosted the Moon Valley Rockets. READ MORE
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
This week NAZ Today has its first homeschooled athlete of the week. Cameron Toothaker-Lopez may not be a student at Coconino High School but he is allowed to compete for them and he is making his presence known on the cross country team. Toothaker-Lopez has been running all his life and made… READ MORE
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
This week's athlete is a cross country runner that just had a big win at sectionals and is headed for state. Hana Hall, a member of the Flagstaff High School cross country team, is a force to be reckoned with on the trails. READ MORE
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Hometown kid winning the Cross Country City Championship is always a great story line to read. That is why this week’s athlete of the week, Micah Stanton did just that. READ MORE
Hometown kid winning the Cross Country City Championship is always a great story line to read. That is why this week’s athlete of the week, Micah Stanton did just that. READ MORE
Playoff volleyball is among us and the Flagstaff girls volleyball hosted St. Mary’s Knights in the first round of the playoffs in the 4A Tournament. READ MORE
Playoff volleyball is among us and the Flagstaff girls volleyball hosted St. Mary’s Knights in the first round of the playoffs in the 4A Tournament. READ MORE
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Rivalry week is among us and this past Tuesday, one of those rivalry games took place at War Memorial Stadium, as Flagstaff girls volleyball hosted the Coconino Panthers. READ MORE
Rivalry week is among us and this past Tuesday, one of those rivalry games took place at War Memorial Stadium, as Flagstaff girls volleyball hosted the Coconino Panthers. READ MORE
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Flagstaff girls volleyball might have lost their co-captain Tara Brain before the game, but that did not stop them from rolling over Bradshaw Mountain. Gracelyn Nez and Madeline Wilson helped lead the way. Despite losing Brain to an ankle injury in warmups, the Eagles crushed Bradshaw Mountain 3-0. READ MORE
This week's athlete of the week is a star soccer player from Northland Preparatory Academy. Sophomore Ellie Karren made her mark last year when she put up a hat trick in the state championship game. That achievement earned the then freshman recognition as the star offensive athlete of the ga… READ MORE
Thursday, October 11, 2018
The Coconino Volleyball team is expected to play tonight in an away game against Bradshaw Mountain. The Panthers are coming off a tough loss to Prescott but plan to continue play hard on the court. Bree Davis, CHS Volleyball Head Coach, says “Everything we do is a competition and that just s… READ MORE
Beth Haglin led her team to a dominating victory over the Mohave Thunderbirds. NAZ Today's head sports reporter, Lauren Hunt here with highlights and more. READ MORE
Gracelyn Nez is this week's athlete of the week. The freshman phenom has impressed coaches and teammates alike. With three more years to go, this player has a lot to offer the Flagstaff High School volleyball team. READ MORE
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Over the weekend Coconino High School hosted a football camp for Flagstaff youth. As the weather in Flagstaff heats up, as does the football training season, and Youth and Coconino High School Football Coach Mike Lapsley says training is comprehensive. READ MORE
Friday, April 27, 2018
A recap on high school baseball as the season comes to an end. Flagstaff High had an explosive season with a 16-12 overall record. The Eagles were led by senior shortstop Drew Healy, who has a 521 average with 28 RBIs and 29 run scored. READ MORE
Flagstaff softball has had a tough season on the diamond. However there have been some bright spots for the girls at Flagstaff high school. In late march they achieved a record of 6-1 lead by senior in fielder Maddy Lee with a .531 avg. with 9 RBI’s and 12 runs scored. Flagstaff high school … READ MORE
Flagstaff Eagles #9 played the Greenway Demons #24 facing off at Flagstaff High School this week on Tuesday (4/25). The 24th seed Greenway Demons beat the Flagstaff Eagles 6-5 a lead they gained the the 7th inning. This brought the Eagles season to an end, Coach Mike Dobosh Said "i am going … READ MORE
Friday, April 20, 2018
The Flagstaff Eagle Boys are sitting comfortably at number 3, which is the same spot the placed last year during Rival Week. As the Panthers are placed two spots below their impeccable run last season at number 2. While the Panthers coast at number 4 this season, will this give them momentum… READ MORE
This week has been packed with rivalry action as the Coconino Panthers took on the Flagstaff Eagles. In the Four A Grand Canyon Region, the Eagles are sitting nice at number 4, while the Panthers are number 5. These two games were the last for both rivals, you have the chance to see these gi… READ MORE
Thursday, April 19, 2018
The second game of a crosstown rivalry just ended. READ MORE
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Yesterday's cross-town matchup between the Coconino Panthers and the Flagstaff Eagles was not a close one to call as the Eagles had every hitter in their lineup connect for a hit on their path to victory. READ MORE
After hosting Agua Fria High School yesterday afternoon and coming away with the win five sets to none, a standout player in yesterday's match was an alternate. Megan Hicks, a Freshman at Coconino High, filled in the position for a sick teammate and had a remarkable game, dominating Agua Fria 21-6. READ MORE
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
The NPA Spartans defeated Tuba City on Monday evening after having home runs in nearly every inning. READ MORE
Monday, April 16, 2018
The Flagstaff Eagles and Coconino Panthers prepare for rivalry week this Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm. Both teams have lost three of their last five games going into tomorrow's first event. Eagles rank third in the Grand Canyon region while the Panthers sit just a spot below in fourth place. READ MORE
Friday, April 13, 2018
This weekend is all about high school sports. Softball is kicking it off with the Flagstaff Eagle's facing off with the Casa Grande Cougars. Next is the Coconino Panther's softball team playing a doubleheader against the Mohave Thunderbirds. READ MORE
Coconino Boys' Baseball are currently 6-6 in their Conference Play. With a 5-4 record in their region, the Panthers have some room for improvement. There are four games left in the season, including three in the Grand Canyon Region. READ MORE
Thursday, April 12, 2018
The Coconino Panthers hosted the Buckeye Union Hawks Thursday night, coming off two straight wins and a tie. The Hawks defeated the Panthers 7-3. READ MORE
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Tuesday afternoon the Coconino High School Panthers softball team defeated the Saguaro Sabercats 7-2. NAZ Today sports reporter Lauren Hunt has more on the strong victory for the lady Panthers. READ MORE
Saturday, April 07, 2018
Flagstaff High School's Boys Baseball is on an amazing winning streak this season. The team is predominately lined with seasoned players as juniors and seniors fill the roster strong, except for sophomore Stephen Canizales. READ MORE
Thursday, April 05, 2018
With the warmer weather, you don't have to look further than Flagstaff to get to the beach; beach volleyball that is. Coconino's beach volleyball players brought the heat over the weekend and won their sets. Kenzie Palmer and Sophie Sinek say that their communication and coordination are wha… READ MORE
The Coconino Panthers set out against the Mingus Marauders this Wednesday, looking to break their most recent streak of losses against the four-in-a-row winning Marauders. READ MORE
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
NAZ Today’s featured athlete of the week is Drew Healy. He is a pitcher and shortstop for the Flagstaff Eagles. His strong support system and unmatched determination on and off the field has carved him into a leader for the Flagstaff baseball team. READ MORE
Sunday, April 01, 2018
Coconino High School is 3-3 in their season right now and 2-2 in region play. Their season kicked off at a rough start for batting averages and solid plays. The Panthers have shown more comfortably in playing at home than away. Scoring 3 on home-field advantage, the team has to figure out ho… READ MORE