Fantastic finish sends Spartans to quarterfinal round

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers A DAY TO CELEBRATE—Rio Mesa High's Jerry Ponce, above center, is flanked by teammates, from left, Mikey Carlson and Alex Briceno, after scoring the game-winning goal in the Spartans' 2-1 playoff victory over Calvary Chapel on Wednesday. Rio Mesa tied the game in the second half on a goal by Javier Marquez, No. 11 to the right. Michael Hernandez is celebrating with Marquez. RMHS advances to today's 3 p.m. CIF-Southern Section Division IV quarterfinal match at Corona Del Mar.