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Epic Showdown: Mesquite Horn Edges Out Lancaster 51-50!

January 27, 2026
Horn holds off Lancaster's late rally for 51-50 upset

Mesquite Horn jumped to an 18-5 first-quarter lead and held on for a 51-50 victory over 4-time state champion Lancaster. Pishaun Walker's steal and dunk, followed by Victor McCardell's slam, delivered the finishing touches on Horn's signature win.

Lancaster's Kollin Douglas nearly engineered a comeback, scoring 14 points with several clutch three-pointers. The Tigers closed the gap to four points in the final minutes, but Horn's early cushion proved just enough. The victory established Horn as a legitimate threat in the district standings.