The Coconino Panthers boys basketball team finished its regular season strong with a 61-49 home victory over the Flagstaff Eagles Wednesday.
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Coconino’s Colter Cardon (12) fights for the ball during a game against Flagstaff Wednesday at Coconino High School.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
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Flagstaff’s Jake Centner attempts a shot over Coconino's Michael Chukwujigha (44) during a game Wednesday at Coconino High School.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
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Flagstaff's Richard Garcia (24) takes a shot as Coconino's Tyler Ragan (11) defends during a game Wednesday at Coconino High School.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
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