The Celina Bobcats will challenge the Alvarado Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Celina will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Celina is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took down Aubrey 63-49. Given the Bobcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Chaparrals are ranked 98th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Alvarado put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They skirted past Sulphur Springs 42-39. That's two games straight that the Indians have won by exactly three points.
It was another big night for Cardea Collier, who rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
Alvarado didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jorden Wright, Aidan Herington, and Lance Sansom picked up one apiece. D.J. Clampitt was another major factor on D, picking up four sacks and making 11 total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Alvarado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sulphur Springs only rushed for 92.
Celina's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0. As for Alvarado, their record now sits at an identical 13-0.
Everything came up roses for Celina against Alvarado in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 55-14 win. Does Celina have another victory up their sleeve, or will Alvarado turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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