Central Spartans 39, Imperial Tigers 12
Central opened the game with a long touchdown run by #12 Kathleen Aispuro just 13 seconds into the contest. The PAT was incomplete. The Spartans scored again on their next possession when #21 Kailanie Lane ran in a quarterback keeper, making it 12–0.
Imperial answered with a 22-yard touchdown pass from #18 Julissa Romo to #1 Aryssa Hellum, cutting the lead to 12–6. Early in the second quarter, #12 Cienna Alvarez intercepted a Central pass to give the Tigers good field position. #17 Alexis Guieb scored to tie the game at 12.
Imperial’s defense came up with another interception before halftime, this time by #9 Eva Strahm. With 45 seconds left in the half, Central’s #20 Giselle Estavillo returned a punt for a touchdown. The PAT was good, giving the Spartans a 19–12 lead.
Central added to its advantage with another touchdown by #12 Kathleen Aispuro, followed by a successful PAT from #15 Leah Plancarte. Plancarte scored the next touchdown, and Estavillo ran in the conversion to make it 33–12. #21 Kailanie Lane added one more touchdown for Central; the PAT was no good, bringing the final score to 39–12.
For Imperial, #1 Aryssa Hellum made an impact on offense, and the Tigers’ defense recorded two interceptions in the first half.
After the game, Central head coach Kriston Mitchell said the Spartans’ second-half turnaround came from playing more cohesively, understanding their opponent and executing. Mitchell emphasized the team’s goal is to finish complete games and keep improving, because there is always room to get better and push for more.
