Central Union high school wins 80th annual bell game against Brawley, 7 - 14
In a thrilling showdown between two local high school football rivals, Central Union High School emerged victorious over Brawley Union High School in the 80th Annual Bell Game, ending with a final score of 14-7. The clash of these two teams electrified the community, with fans eagerly awaiting every play.
Amid the thrilling gameplay, the crowd witnessed an outstanding performance by CUHS’s Jared Martin, who excelled on the defensive side with multiple quarterback sacks. Martin, who had recently recovered from a significant injury, played a pivotal role in his team’s historic win. The Spartans managed to hold BUHS to just one touchdown while displaying an impressive defensive strategy, including multiple interceptions and crucial fourth-down stops.
Jared Martin shared his emotions to Reporter Yisel Arias, stating, “It’s a big thing playing for your community, brother!” His dedication to his team and community was truly commendable, as he overcame challenges and motivated his teammates to secure the win. Despite some minor mistakes, he emphasized the importance of bouncing back and focusing on the next play.
The atmosphere at the game was electric, with nearly 10,000 spectators from the community showing their support. Michael Fisher, a football player who was not able to share the field with the team, motivated his Spartans to get the win for him.
The game kicked off with a bang in the first quarter as Nico Viesca, wearing the number 2 jersey for CUHS, scored a touchdown with 10:01 remaining on the clock, earning his team a crucial 6 points. Miguel Vega, donning number 10, followed up with a successful kickoff, adding another point to CUHS’s tally. However, BUHS quickly responded with a touchdown from number 31, Chris Camillo, with 7:31 left in the first quarter. Diego Padilla, number 9 for BUHS, executed a perfect kickoff to secure an extra point, resulting in a tied score of 7-7 at the end of the first quarter.
The action continued into the second quarter, where CUHS’s Emi Morales, number 1, managed to secure another touchdown, accumulating 6 more points for his team. Miguel Vega, once again, delivered a successful kickoff, adding 1 point to their score. This efficient execution of plays eventually led to a final score of 14-7 in favor of Central Union High School, securing their victory in the 80th Annual Bell Game.
In the end, Central Union High School celebrated their victory in the 80th Annual Bell Game, a momentous win on their home turf. The excitement and passion displayed by both teams made this a memorable event for the community, reinforcing the significance of local high school football in the hearts of El Centro’s residents.
article published by Thomas Berry