Arizona High School Basketball - Mesquite holds off Shadow Mountain
January 19, 2022: Gilbert, AZ 85233 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Mesquite Wildcats (Gilbert, AZ) and the visiting Shadow Mountain Matadors (Phoenix, AZ), saw Mesquite's basketball squad hold off Shadow Mountain by a tally of 46-39.
With the victory, Mesquite improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats host American Leadership Academy (Queen Creek, AZ) to confront the Patriots in a 4A Desert Sky challenge on Friday, January 21. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 3-10. American Leadership Academy lost 80-26 in their recent league challenge against Seton Catholic (Chandler, AZ)
Next up, the Matadors confront the Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ) in a 4A Skyline challenge, on Friday, January 21. Shadow Mountain will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Buffaloes come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 52-29 league loss to St. Mary's (Phoenix, AZ).