Arizona High School Soccer - Mesquite toppled by Marcos de Niza
February 2, 2026: Gilbert, AZ 85233 Marcos de Niza Padres (Tempe, AZ) boosters exited the stadium pleased Monday as they witnessed their soccer team beat the host Mesquite Wildcats (Gilbert, AZ), 6-2 in a league outing.
The Padres (4-6) will now prepare for their outing against Cactus Shadows (Cave Creek, AZ). The Falcons go into the 4A Desert Sky outing with a 6-5 record. In their last outing, Cactus Shadows got by Saguaro (Scottsdale, AZ), 4-2, in a league outing.
Next up, the Wildcats confront the St. Mary's Knights (Phoenix, AZ) in a 4A Desert Sky test, on Wednesday, February 4. Mesquite will attempt to advance on its 0-12 season record. The Knights come into the test with a 6-9 record after their 3-1 league loss to Arcadia (Phoenix, AZ).