The Coconino basketball team listens to instructions from head coach Cassie Schrader (middle) in a timeout during a game against Paradise Honors Tuesday at Coconino High School.
ERIC NEWMAN, Arizona Daily SunA rough start put the Coconino girls basketball team behind big early Tuesday, making a comeback nearly impossible despite some moments of great play.
The Panthers (3-3) dropped their final game before starting region play, losing 60-50 to Paradise Honors at Coconino High School.
Eric Newman is the sports editor of the Arizona Daily Sun. Reach him at enewman@azdailysun.com.
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