The Central Spartans had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Foothills Christian on Saturday. The result kept Central happy, as they haven't lost a game since December 29, 2023.
They were led to victory by the tag-team duo of
Katia Mejia and
Jarethzy Lopez, who scored both of Central's goals. The pair have combined for a total of 28 so far this season.
Central pushed their record up to 18-4-2 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Foothills Christian, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11-3 record this season.
Central will head out on the road to challenge El Capitan at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. El Capitan will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Central surely won't give up without a fight. Foothills Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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