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December 2, 2003

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December 2, 2003

Sports

Victory over GCC brightens
outlook of basketball season

Scott Thomas
Mesa Legend

The Thunderbirds rolled to a 99-82 victory Nov. 19 in a basketball game against Luke Air Force Base. Coach Alton Lister said before the game, “For us to be ready for our conference, this is the type of game we need.”
Mesa players have been unstoppable since suffering their first loss in the first game of the season versus Northwest Sports.
Offensive dominance has been the key to the Thunderbirds’ success this season. Mesa has been on a rampage, defeating five of its first six opponents, going into the Luke Air Force game with a winning average of 18.3 points per game. Mesa’s high-octane offense combines speed, quickness and outside shooting ability.

Glendale crushes hopes for a final victory

Steve Emmick
Mesa Legend

MCC’s football team ended its season Nov. 15 in bad form when the Gauchos of Glendale showcased the reason for their winning record as they beat the Thunderbirds 42-7. The game as Glendale Community College handed Mesa its third straight loss.
The game started at 7:00 p.m. mark as the brisk night air invited the players onto the field for the final game of the season.
Mesa started the game fueled by an early touchdown that gave them some momentum. Only three plays later, Glendale answered back, putting seven points on the board.

Fred Marshall
Sport: Basketball

Tourney loss not reflection of season

T-Birds
Briefs