Local Roundup: Lundy, Russell pace CHS in win

By SUN SPORT STAFF | Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2010 5:00 am |

Terrance Lundy scored nine points and senior forward Justin Russell grabbed 16 rebounds as the Coconino boys basketball team picked up a road win at Bullhead City Mohave, 40-38, on Wednesday night.

With the win, the Panthers improved to 7-2 in Grand Canyon Region play and will close out the regular season Friday against city rival Sinagua.

CHS is headed to the Class 4A, Division II state tournament regardless of what happens on Friday and that's the focus for coach Kelley Smith's squad right now.

"Right now, for us, we have to be strong going into the tournament," Smith said. "That's our main focus."

The Panthers led 10-5 after the first quarter and led the rest of the way before picking up the close two-point victory.

"It was a full team effort tonight," Smith said. "We played everybody in the lineup, which was good."

Wednesday's game was a rescheduled contest. The two teams were set to play in December, but the game was moved back because of a snow day.

Russell added seven points in the win and senior Trevor Kriesel chipped in with six.

Coconino entered Wednesday's game ranked No. 15 in the 4A-DII power rankings, but is assured a spot in the state tournament because the Panthers secured a top-two finish in the region with a win over Cottonwood Mingus on Tuesday night.