Mesquite was the 64-58 winner over Salpointe Catholic when they last played one another back in February of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Mesquite Wildcats fell just short of the Salpointe Catholic Lancers by a score of 56-53 on Tuesday. The matchup marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Mesquite lost, don't look at Marcus Ward. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 13 en route to 14 points plus six rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Kobe Bradley, who went 5 for 12 en route to 14 points.
Mesquite has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.8 points per game. As for Salpointe Catholic, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mesquite will host Deer Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Salpointe Catholic, they and Vista Grande are set to duel on Wednesday. One thing working in Vista Grande's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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