Celina faced a formidable Franklin team on Friday night in a highly anticipated matchup between two ranked squads in Texas. Franklin was projected to win this contest, but Celina had other plans for the Lions.
The game kicked off with Celina striking first, as quarterback Bowe Bentley connected on a touchdown pass, giving them an early 7-0 lead. Franklin quickly answered, tying the game at 7-7. However, Celina seized the momentum with a stunning 94-yard kickoff return, ending the first quarter up 14-7.
From there, Celina’s defense made crucial stops, allowing their offense to keep rolling. By halftime, they had built a commanding 52-14 lead. While they slowed down in the second half, adding just one more touchdown, Celina’s dominant performance led them to a decisive 59-21 victory over Franklin.
Looking ahead, Celina will travel to Frisco next week to face Panther Creek, both teams sporting 4-0 records. Panther Creek is coming off a dominant 42-3 win against Kennedale, setting the stage for what promises to be a challenging matchup. Meanwhile, Franklin will aim to bounce back against Legacy School of Sports Sciences, who is coming off a 32-34 loss to Brother Martin. Both teams are looking to get back in the win column next week.
