Friday night, the Celina Bobcats faced the Wilmer-Hutchins Eagles in the first round of the playoffs. Coming off a dominant season and another district title, Celina entered as the top-ranked 4A team in Texas. Wilmer-Hutchins aimed to extend their own season but faced the daunting task of battling the state’s best team.
From the opening whistle, Celina asserted control on both sides of the ball, surging to a staggering 44-0 lead by the first quarter. The Bobcats’ defense was relentless, forcing turnovers and stifling any progress from the Eagles. By halftime, Celina had extended their lead to 65-0, delivering a flawless display of offensive efficiency and defensive dominance. The Bobcats’ statement performance highlighted their serious playoff potential.
Though Celina eased their pace after halftime, they still added 10 points, closing out the game with an emphatic 75-0 victory. Wilmer-Hutchins had no answer for Celina’s balanced attack, which left no doubt about their dominance. With their first-round shutout, Celina advances to the next stage of the playoffs as a clear postseason powerhouse.
Next week, the Bobcats will face Kennedale, who advanced with a 25-8 win over Southwest. Kennedale will need a remarkable effort to challenge this surging Celina squad.
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer-Hutchins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Celina | 44 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 75 |
Team Stats
| Category | Wilmer-Hutchins | Celina |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 4 | 20 |
| Total Yards | 206 | 513 |
| Passing Yards | 160 | 282 |
| Completion Attempts | 3-13 | 12-16 |
| Yards Per Pass | 12.31 | 17.63 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing Yards | 46 | 231 |
| Rushing Attempts | 8 | 32 |
| Yards Per Rush | 5.75 | 7.22 |
| Penalties | 4-28 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 6-5 | 1-0 |
Player Stats
Wilmer-Hutchins: Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamajae McMillon | 3 | 13 | 23.08 | 160 | 0 | 1 |
Celina: Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowe Bentley | 11 | 13 | 84.62 | 265 | 4 | 0 |
| Case Chelf | 1 | 1 | 100 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Wilmer-Hutchins: Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamajae McMillon | 3 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Zy’Deres Junior | 3 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
Celina: Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Chartier | 6 | 80 | 13.33 | 2 |
| Carter Place | 8 | 64 | 8 | 0 |
Wilmer-Hutchins: Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim Cummings | 1 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
Celina: Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Rucker | 5 | 150 | 30 | 2 |
