Mustangs Defeat Wildcats in Home Finale

Superior boys basketball team falls to Sutton in final home game before sub-district play

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Sutton Mustangs defeated the Superior Wildcats 57-38 in the final home basketball game of the season for both teams before sub-district play begins. The Mustangs jumped out to an early lead, which they maintained throughout the game despite a late push by the Wildcats in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

This loss extends the Wildcats' losing streak to 14 games, raising concerns about their performance heading into the postseason. The game also marked a milestone for Superior senior Dayne Clark, who surpassed 500 career rebounds.

The details

The Mustangs opened the game on a 12-5 run, but the Wildcats fought back to take a 13-12 lead by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Mustangs used a methodical approach to slowly extend their lead, holding the Wildcats to just 5 points in the quarter and taking a 24-18 lead at halftime. The Wildcats struggled to score in the third quarter, as the Mustangs outscored them 25-11 to take a commanding lead. The Wildcats made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 10 points, but the Mustangs pulled away late to secure the 57-38 victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 26, 2026.
  • The game was the final home basketball game of the season for both teams before sub-district play begins.

The players

Dayne Clark

A senior on the Superior Wildcats basketball team who led the team in points with 9 and rebounds with 10, surpassing 500 career rebounds.

Jaren Gilbert

A junior on the Superior Wildcats basketball team who scored 9 points in the game.

Colten Butler

A senior on the Superior Wildcats basketball team who made a late-game floater to cut the Mustangs' lead to 10 points.

Levi Clark

A freshman on the Superior Wildcats basketball team who hit a transition 3-pointer to help the Wildcats get back into the game.

Sutton Mustangs

The opposing team that defeated the Superior Wildcats 57-38 in the final home game of the season.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Wildcats will look to end their 14-game losing streak when they begin sub-district play in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This game highlights the Wildcats' struggles this season, but also marks a significant milestone for senior Dayne Clark's career. The team will need to regroup and find a way to turn things around in the postseason if they hope to make a deep run.