Yellow Jackets/Honeybees
| 12/12/25 @ Celina | 24-21 |
| 12/05/25 vs West Plains | 41-21 |
| 11/28/25 @ Randall | 51-6 |
| 11/21/25 vs Dumas | 55-7 |
| 11/13/25 vs Pecos | 56-7 |
| + 10 more games |
It's playoff time, and Stephenville had no trouble coming through when it counted. They skirted past the Celina Bobcats 24-21. The Yellow Jackets/Honeybees' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Stephenville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zyler McClendon led the charge by rushing for 112 yards and a pair of TDs, while also picking up 64 receiving yards. The Yellow Jackets/Honeybees also relied on McClendon, who's 45-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game. Another player making a difference was Trot Jordan, who rushed for 103 yards.
Stephenville's run defense was locked in: Celina could only muster 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Caleb Taylor for the heroic effort on defense: he. Stephenville didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.
Stephenville's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Jackson Richmond with two. Another thorn in Celina's side was Taylor, who made 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Celina lost on Friday, don't look at Bowe Bentley. Despite the final result, he threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 37 yards and one score.
Stephenville's record is now 15-0. As for Celina, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 14-1.
Stephenville will take on Kilgore in a holiday battle at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so the Yellow Jackets/Honeybees' offense will have their work cut out for them. Celina does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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