Friday night, the 9-0 Celina Bobcats took on the 5-4 Lake Dallas Falcons in a 4A matchup. Celina aimed to keep their undefeated season alive and secure the district championship with a win over Lake Dallas. Meanwhile, Lake Dallas sought to end their season on a high note after a tough loss to Sulphur Springs.
Celina put on an impressive display in their 52-14 victory over Lake Dallas, dominating from start to finish. The Bobcats jumped out to an early lead with a field goal and never looked back, closing the first quarter with a commanding 17-0 advantage. Their defense, a hallmark of their success this season, stifled Lake Dallas’ offense, preventing any sustained rhythm. Despite the Falcons scoring in the second quarter, Celina added 15 points to extend their lead to 32-7 at halftime.
Coming out of the break, Celina showed no signs of slowing down. They tacked on another 20 points in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 52-7. Lake Dallas managed to score a second touchdown late in the game, but the outcome was never in doubt. Celina’s defense and offense proved insurmountable, with the Bobcats dominating on both sides of the ball.
With the victory, Celina clinched the District 4A-1 championship, cementing their place as the top team in the state heading into the playoffs. Their explosive offense and suffocating defense make them a formidable contender, and they remain the team to beat in 4A football. For any team hoping to derail Celina’s quest for a state title, it will take a special effort.
Celina begins their state championship run against Wilmer-Hutchins, who finished their season 7-3 and are eager to make a strong playoff push.
