Tempe, AZ — Heartbreaker in Extra Innings: Lady Lancers Fall in Walk-Off Battle Against Coconino In a nail-biting showdown that went the distance, the Salpointe Catholic Varsity Lady Lancers came up just short in a tough 2-1 loss to the Coconino Panthers on Saturday — with the game-ending on a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth. It was a true pitcher’s duel from the start, with both teams showing serious grit in the circle. Macee Jackson was solid for the Lancers, going 7.1 innings, striking out seven, and keeping the Panthers in check most of the way. Meanwhile, Coconino’s Kaitlyn Tso was lights out, racking up 11 strikeouts over eight innings. After seven scoreless frames, the action heated up in extras. The Lady Lancers broke the deadlock in the top of the eighth when Molli Daley grounded into a fielder’s choice, bringing in a clutch run. But the Panthers responded in the bottom half — tying it on a hit-by-pitch and sealing the win with a walk-off RBI single from Katelynn Yazzie. Despite the loss, the Lancers battled hard. Sarah Camp led the way from the leadoff spot with two hits, and the defense flashed leather with a clean double play. Daley picked up the lone RBI, showing resilience in a pressure-packed moment. It was a tough loss, but the Lady Lancers proved once again they can go toe-to-toe with top competition. The heart, hustle, and determination were on full display — Tough way to end the season . Keep your heads high, Lancers.