Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Calexico). They blew past the Central Spartans, posting a 45-12 victory on the road. Calexico's win was all the more impressive since the Spartans were averaging only 17.2 points allowed on the season.
Giovanna Ortiz was her usual excellent self, throwing for 473 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt. Arellana Garcia was Ortiz's top target, picking up 115 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Calexico's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Leilani Mayne and Madeline Montes.
Calexico has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Central, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.
Calexico will welcome Brawley at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Brawley's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so Calexico's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Central, they will face off against Imperial at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Central: 17.2, Imperial: 9) so any points scored will be well earned.
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