Coconino softball is in a bit of a rut of late, something that no one on the team has gone through while in a Panthers uniform. The defending 4A Conference state champions lost their third game in a row on Friday, marking the first time they have done so since 2021.
An 11-4 home loss to Cactus Shadows capped off the roughest week the program has had in a long time.
Coconino’s Summer Rhodes (8) swings at a pitch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
Coconino’s Emma Kennelly (4) catches a pitch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
Coconino’s Joy Shafor (17) dives safely to third base to leg out a triple during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
Coconino’s Chloe Barton (10) winds up a pitch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
Gallery: CHS vs Cactus Shadows softball game
CHS vs Cactus Shadows Softball
Mar 27, 2026
Coconino’s Claire Monsman (5) connects with a pitch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
CHS vs Cactus Shadows Softball
Mar 27, 2026
Coconino’s Norah Kennelly (12) makes the catch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
CHS vs Cactus Shadows Softball
Mar 27, 2026
Coconino’s Joy Shafor (17) dives safely to third base to leg out a triple during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
CHS vs Cactus Shadows Softball
Mar 27, 2026
Coconino’s Summer Rhodes (8) swings at a pitch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
CHS vs Cactus Shadows Softball
Mar 27, 2026
Coconino’s Chloe Barton (10) winds up a pitch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
CHS vs Cactus Shadows Softball
Mar 27, 2026
Coconino’s Emma Kennelly (4) catches a pitch during a game against Cactus Shadows on Friday at Coconino High School.
CHS vs Cactus Shadows Softball
Mar 27, 2026
Coconino’s Katelynn Yazzie (11) tags a Cactus Shadows runner during a game on Friday at Coconino High School.
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