Pinkston is 0-4 against Celina since September of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Vikings will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pinkston took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Conrad by a score of 28-18.
Earrique Walker-Mike was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 55 yards and one TD.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Pinkston proved: they limited Conrad to a paltry 2.7 yards per carry. The Vikings didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 10.3.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Celina's strategy against Lake Dallas on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Bobcats blew the Falcons out of the water with a 48-7 final score. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won eight games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Pinkston better keep an eye on Bowe Bentley. He was instrumental in Celina's win, throwing for 147 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes. Bentley is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Pinkston pushed their record up to 4-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.7 points on average over those games. As for Celina, their record now sits at 10-0.
Pinkston was taken down by Celina 57-6 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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