By Greg Perkins Shawn Layden’s return to the diamond as a head coach was a successful one as his Wildcats defeated rival Mogollon 4-2 Tuesday afternoon in Joseph City. The game quickly became a pitcher’s dual as the two teams came up with only three hits each. Byrndon Buckley took the hill and earned the win, working six innings. He faced 23 Mustang batters and allowed only two runs, one earned, on two hits with 16 strikeouts and only three walks. Jack Wilbanks pitched the final inning, giving up one hit with a strikeout and two walks. Troy Poudrier went 1 for 2 at the plate and scored once. Buckley helped his own cause by going 1 for 3 with two RBIs. Dylan Romero went 1 for 4. Wilbanks collected an RBI. Sam Johnstun was 0 for 3, but drew a walk and scored once. The Wildcats will play in the Desert Classic Tournament this weekend at Phoenix Country Day School. They will face Tonopah Valley and the host team today (March 4). Saturday’s games will be against Scottsdale Prep and Bourgade Catholic.