Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, AZ) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mesquite Wildcats (Gilbert, AZ), 51-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Gilbert upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season.

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Campo Verde Coyotes (Gilbert, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Mesquite will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Coyotes go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 61-47 non-league loss to Basha (Chandler, AZ).