Arizona High School Basketball - Mesquite holds off Centennial
December 16, 2016: Peoria, AZ 85381 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mesquite Wildcats (Gilbert, AZ) and the host Centennial Coyotes (Peoria, AZ), saw Mesquite's basketball squad hold off Centennial by a tally of 72-66.
With the victory, Mesquite improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Vista Grande (Casa Grande, AZ) to confront the Spartans in a 5A San Tan challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 1-7. Vista Grande lost 72-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Poston Butte (San Tan Valley, AZ)
Next up, the Coyotes confront the Ironwood Eagles (Glendale, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Centennial will attempt to improve on its 1-10 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 7-4 record after their 62-54 league win over Maricopa (Maricopa, AZ).