Arizona High School Football - Mesquite prevails Mingus
August 25, 2023: Gilbert, AZ 85233 The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Mesquite Wildcats (Gilbert, AZ) and the visiting Mingus Marauders (Cottonwood, AZ), observed Mesquite's football squad defeat Mingus by a count of 20-12.
The Wildcats now own a 1-0 record. They play next when they travel to Mica Mountain for a non-league contest on Friday, September 1. Mesquite will encounter a Thunderbolts squad coming off a 34-28 non-league win over Poston Butte (San Tan Valley, AZ). The Thunderbolts record now stands at 1-0.
Coming up next, the Marauders encounter the Estrella Foothills Wolves (Goodyear, AZ) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 1. Mingus will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Wolves go into the contest with a 0-1 record after their 23-20 non-league loss to Youngker (Buckeye, AZ).
First Quarter
Mesquite - 5:20 - 20 Yd Pass Jones to Crowell
Mesquite - 5:20 - Extra Point Failed
Second Quarter
Mesquite - 8:09 - 4 Yd Run Rodriguez
Mesquite - 8:09 - 2 Pt Conversion Run Failed
Mingus - 3:15 - 48 Yd Fumble Recovery by Brueland
Mingus - 3:15 - 2 Pt Conversion Run Failed
Third Quarter
Mesquite - 7:18 - 13 Yd Pass Jones to Cea
Mesquite - 7:18 - 2 Pt Conversion Run by Henderson
Mingus - :40.8 - 25 Yd Pass Stokes to Camacho
Mingus - :40.8 - Extra Point Failed