It was a proper cat-fight when Gilbert duked it out with Mesquite on Saturday. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wildcats 2-1.
James Packard paced Gilbert's offense, picking up eight kills. Packard got some help from Xander Wilson and his 20 assists. Finally, Gunner Bryce kept Gilbert's defense grounded, leading the team with three blocks.
Gilbert's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Mesquite, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3.
Coming up, Gilbert will host Desert Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mesquite, they will venture away from home to take on Estrella Foothills at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolves will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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