Tucson, AZ — In a nail-biting non-league showdown Friday night, the Salpointe Catholic Lancers (Tucson, AZ) edged past the visiting Mesquite Wildcats (Gilbert, AZ) with a thrilling 36–34 victory.

Tucson, AZ — Salpointe is on fire. The Lancers stormed to a perfect 7-0 start after dominating the inaugural Cactus Clash, hosted on their home floor and supported by Tucson Federal Credit Union. The tournament brought serious firepower to Tucson, featuring top programs like 4A contenders Prescott (6-2), Mica Mountain (5-3), Kellis, Paradise Honors (5-2), 5A heavyweight Catalina Foothills (3-4), and 6A powerhouse and 2024 Open Division semifinalist Pinnacle (4-3).