Flagstaff Volleyball Clinches Region Championship

Flagstaff rallied to defeat Coconino in four sets to secure sole possession of the region title.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Volleyball

Flagstaff Volleyball Clinches Region Championship

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Flagstaff secured the region championship after defeating Coconino in four sets at the War Memorial Gymnasium. Despite dropping the first set, the team rebounded to win the final three sets.

Why it matters

The victory extends Flagstaff's dominant streak against their local rivals while officially solidifying their standing at the top of the region rankings. Administrative ceremonies honoring DJ Hartman and the emotional atmosphere of Senior Night temporarily disrupted the team's rhythm before they regained control.

Flagstaff extended its series winning streak over Coconino to 14 consecutive matches. The match scores finished 22-25, 25-15, 25-9, and 25-15.

The players

Ivy Clevenger

She is a key volleyball player for Flagstaff who led the team's performance at the net during the region championship match.

DJ Hartman

He is the son of Stephanie Hanson and was honored during the team's Senior Night event.

The details

Ivy Clevenger led the offensive effort at the net to help Flagstaff overcome the early set deficit. The match took place during a celebratory Senior Night event held at the War Memorial Gymnasium.

The match between Flagstaff and Coconino took place on October 26, 2026.
Flagstaff concludes its regular season against Bradshaw Mountain on October 28, 2026.
Coconino is scheduled to host Lee Williams on October 29, 2026.

Season Trajectory

The current 14-match winning streak marks a departure from the competitive parity observed during the 2022 volleyball series meeting between the two schools. This region championship win positions Flagstaff as the clear team to beat heading into the postseason.

Flagstaff concludes its current campaign with a final regular-season match against Bradshaw Mountain. Coconino prepares to host Lee Williams as they look to improve on their 6-10 overall record.

The takeaway

Securing a region title requires the ability to reset mentally after dropping an opening set during high-stakes emotional events like Senior Night. Consistency remains the primary indicator of team success as squads move from the regular season into bracket-style tournament play.