Mesquite extended their winning streak to eight games thanks to a huge performance from Navae Guidry. The Mesquite Wildcats breezed by the Highland Hawks to the tune of 63-32 on Thursday thanks in part to Guidry, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds. The contest was her fourth in a row with at least ten points.
Another player making a difference was Jensen Cowart, who had seven points along with nine rebounds and four steals. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in offensive rebounds (seven).
Mesquite smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Highland saw an underclassman step up: freshman Peyton Jacobsen scored 11 points in addition to three steals and two blocks. Those three steals set a new season-high mark for Jacobsen.
Mesquite's record is now 8-0. As for Highland, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Mesquite will venture away from home to challenge Deer Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Highland, they will host Corona del Sol at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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