Friday night saw Celina face off against Aubrey in a rematch of their previous meeting, where Celina emerged victorious. Aubrey aimed to flip the script and end Celina’s season this time.
Aubrey struck first, taking an early 7-0 lead. However, Celina quickly responded with two touchdowns to move ahead 14-7. Celina’s defense, dominant all season, rose to the occasion in the first half, holding Aubrey to just seven points. Meanwhile, the offense capitalized, adding two more touchdowns to secure a commanding 28-7 halftime lead.
After the break, Aubrey came out firing, cutting the lead to 28-14 with a quick score. Celina responded promptly, and the third quarter turned into an offensive shootout, with both teams trading touchdowns. Despite Aubrey’s efforts, Celina maintained their lead, heading into the fourth quarter up 42-28.
The scoring frenzy continued in the final quarter, with both teams showcasing explosive offenses. However, Celina proved too strong, outlasting Aubrey and ending their season with a 63-49 victory. With the win, Celina reinforced their reputation as a dominant force and set their sights on a run to the state championship, aiming to bring glory back to the program.
Next week, Celina will face a formidable Alvarado team in a clash between two top squads in 4A Division 1—a game that promises to be a must-watch matchup.