Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Mesquite Wildcats (Gilbert, AZ) and the visiting Cactus Shadows Falcons (Cave Creek, AZ), saw Mesquite's basketball squad hold off Cactus Shadows by a tally of 68-63.

With the victory, Mesquite improves its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Carl Hayden Community (Phoenix, AZ) to play the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 9-6. Carl Hayden Community won 75-70 in their recent non-league challenge against Saguaro (Scottsdale, AZ)

Next up, the Falcons play the Saguaro Sabercats (Scottsdale, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Cactus Shadows will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Sabercats come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 75-70 non-league loss to Carl Hayden Community (Phoenix, AZ).