EL CENTRO — The Central Spartans Esports Club team is in the midst of their first season competing in the CIF-sanctioned Rocket League Tournament, hosted by the North American Scholastic Esports Federation and Valorant, which is part of the High School Esports League.
The Spartans’ Rocket League team played in Rocket Leagues’ 64-team double-elimination tournament earlier this fall. They are guaranteed a Top 16 finish after winning three of the four matches played.
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