Sports

Late goal lifts Central boys soccer over Yuma Catholic

By Chas Messman

January 5, 2024 9:35 PM

Published January 6, 2024 11:39 AM

The Central Spartans go home across the state border with a victory over Yuma Catholic.

YUMA, Ariz. (KMYA, KECY) - Mishel Villanueva scored a header with 22 minutes to go to lead the Central Spartans to a 2-1 over the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks at Ricky Gwynn Stadium on Friday.

Central moves to 8-2-4. Yuma Catholic falls to 4-3.

Central led 1-0 at halftime. In the second half, Vin Winburn equalized for Yuma Catholic. However, a few minutes later Villanueva scored the winner off a header from a corner kick.

Next week, Central plays at Palo Verde. Yuma Catholic will host Odyssey Institute.

Article Topic Follows: Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Chas Messman

Chas Messman joined KYMA in July 2023 as News 11’s Sports Director. If you have any sports story ideas, send them to chas.messman@kecytv.com.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.