There's no place like home for Mesquite, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They skirted past the Estrella Foothills Wolves 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mesquite had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 22-25, 25-13, 25-22, 15-10.
Estrella Foothills' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cruz Alvarado, who had 13 digs and six assists. Jacob Maznio also deserves some recognition as he had his first blocks of the season.
The win got Mesquite back to even at 5-5. As for Estrella Foothills, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Mesquite is taking a road trip to square off against Agua Fria at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Estrella Foothills, they will venture away from home to take on Deer Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Skyhawks will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight.
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